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    DVD Drive driver missing or corrupt (code 39)

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by slymon, Aug 7, 2008.

  1. slymon

    slymon Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi All,

    I just installed a new DVD burner ( Slimtype DVD A DS8A1P) into a Samsung R40 as the old was was faulty (And samsung did not support it as it "was never put into production" ... apprently. :confused: )
    However, I am having trouble with this new slimtype , Vista is giving me the " Code 39" error ( driver missing or corrupt.)
    I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling the device and "update driver" however vista assures me "the best driver is already installed"
    Cannot boot from the drive (not 100% on that though)
    mechanically the drive is fine (opens and closes, light flashes) but it does not show in my computer.

    Can anyone help with this?

    Thanks in advance!

    -Slymon
     
    slymon, Aug 7, 2008
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  2. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    stewie, Aug 7, 2008
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  3. slymon

    slymon Notebook Enthusiast

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    I will do and let you know. Thanks for the quick response Stewie!
     
    slymon, Aug 7, 2008
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  4. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    If the previous suggestion doesn't fix the problem, can you boot from the optical drive? This will confirm whether the BIOS and hardware are OK before Vista gets in the way.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Aug 7, 2008
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  5. slymon

    slymon Notebook Enthusiast

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    Stewie you legend, it worked!
    Thanks mate
     
    slymon, Aug 11, 2008
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    slymon Notebook Enthusiast

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    And thanks for the input John, and cheers for the help on the other thread.
     
    slymon, Aug 11, 2008
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