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    Z2 Docking station not detecting CD

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by NotebookBurger, Oct 13, 2011.

  1. NotebookBurger

    NotebookBurger Notebook Geek

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    Hello -

    I need to install software for my printer. I plugged Docking Station into the wall. Power is on. Computer recognizes it. I put in CD, it spins for a bit. Then nothing happens. I dont see the extra "DVD Drive" in my Windows Explorer either. Autorun on the disc doesnt seem to initiate anything either.

    Please advise what I am doing wrong?

    -NB-
     
    NotebookBurger, Oct 13, 2011
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    NotebookBurger Notebook Geek

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    Okay just as an update. I coincidentally rebooted my system and now the drive is showing in Windows Explorer. Why do I need to reboot my computer for this stuff to register?
     
    NotebookBurger, Oct 13, 2011
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  3. beaups

    beaups New Jack Hustler

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    I'm not letting sony off the hook here, but all sorts of things happen in Windows and other software that require a reboot to fix. Just the way it is.
     
    beaups, Oct 13, 2011
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    ZoinksS2k Notebook Virtuoso

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    I think removing and reattaching the pmd would accomplish the same result, but yeah windows does weird stuff from time to time.
     
    ZoinksS2k, Oct 13, 2011
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