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    Windows is hating me

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by i.like.pie, Apr 24, 2009.

  1. i.like.pie

    i.like.pie Notebook Consultant

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    Windows says I have an HD-DVD drive, when I most certainly do not. (Although, I wish :rolleyes: )

    Any idea what is making it say this?,
     
    i.like.pie, Apr 24, 2009
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  2. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Maybe you have...
    Get the exact model number and google it - although it would seem strange if you are speaking about the Sony in your sig.
     
    DetlevCM, Apr 24, 2009
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  3. davepermen

    davepermen Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    a sony and hd-dvd, that's like a mac with blueray :)

    but seriously, maybe it's identified itself wrong and got a wrong driver due the update.
     
    davepermen, Apr 24, 2009
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  4. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    A DVD drive with an identity crisis?

    (Sorry, I had to say that)
     
    DetlevCM, Apr 24, 2009
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  5. Lunar Aura

    Lunar Aura Notebook Enthusiast

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    You most likely have Daemon Tools installed. I do and that's the label given to my virtual drive.
     
    Lunar Aura, Apr 24, 2009
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  6. LLS

    LLS Notebook Consultant

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    Mine says it too!?!?

    [​IMG]
     
    LLS, Apr 24, 2009
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  7. LLS

    LLS Notebook Consultant

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    Me too... It's got to be this.
     
    LLS, Apr 24, 2009
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  8. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    ^ That is most likely the problem as DT has listed my BD-ROM drive as being an HD-DVD drive before.
     
    Bog, Apr 24, 2009
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  9. coolguy

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    If you know how to triple boot Vista, 7 and Ubuntu, then this should be simpler to find out.
     
    coolguy, Apr 24, 2009
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  10. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    Or maybe Windows really does loath him.
     
    Bog, Apr 24, 2009
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  11. i.like.pie

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    Yes, I do have it. That is probably it. Why does DT label itself as an HD-DVD drive?
     
    i.like.pie, Apr 24, 2009
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  12. Shyster1

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    Probably because it's emulating the characteristics of an HD-DVD drive.
     
    Shyster1, Apr 25, 2009
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