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    Advent laptop problem

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by Emma-x, May 25, 2008.

  1. Emma-x

    Emma-x Newbie

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    Hi everyone :)

    I recently deleted a few programmes from my laptop (Advent 7094) and now when I insert a disc into the CD drive it says "no CD or DVD burner has been detected." My brother thinks I've somehow managed to delete the CD and DVD driver. Can anyone point me to a website or somewhere where I can download the drivers for it??

    (Sorry if this doesn't make much sense, I don't have a clue when it comes to computers :confused:)

    Thank you
     
    Emma-x, May 25, 2008
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    There is no special drivers for the optical drive.

    I would start by going into Device Manager and uninstalling the IDE channels under the IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers and then rebooting. This should fix any driver problem since the optical drive will be redetected when the IDE channels are reinstalled.

    Next I would study this Microsoft support page.

    By the way, the support page for your notebook is at PC World.

    John
     
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    Thank you soooo much John..All sorted now :)
     
    Emma-x, May 25, 2008
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    Please close the loop and tell us how.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, May 25, 2008
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