DVD & DVD RW drivers loaded but XP can not find the hardware?
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Did you try to re-install the drivers? You probably have tried that. I have the exact thing that is wrong with my Sony PC, except on my Sony PC, I lost both CD & DVD devices--both are dead. I can only load the Recovery Disk from Sony & try to boot from there but it wants me to wipe everything out. I first need to back up before I go to such drastic measures. \n\nPS. I like above solution. In my case it didn't work but do try it. It probably will work for you since that is your error code.\n\nI don't have an answer yet, but the reason I answered here was to be able to let you know what to do when I get this ironed out. I might call Geeks on Call and if they repair & teach me something, I would be happy to share.\n\nSome thing I wanted to do. Contact the maker of the drives and get the files and download them & re-install. In my case, the CD & DVD drives do NOT have any support from the companies who made them. So, that path might be open to you. \n\nIf you have another working CD drive, can you reload or re-install drivers for the DVD? That is another avenue.\n\nLastly, maybe contact your PC maker and see if they can help you. My PC is four years old, so I didn't contact Sony. I was ready for a new PC, so I bought one. Eventually i will get the Sony fixed.\n\nNow, the reasons why you lost the DVD. Did you un-install some CD/DVD Creator or another third Party DVD software? I understand in my troubleshooting of my prob, I found out that one of these softwares upon uninstall as a bug disables XP from seeing the DVD. I uninstalled a CD program due to low disk space & I never figured that that would mess up my DVD/CD's. That was my problem.\n\nI hope that you can get it solved. If your PC company can supply you those drivers, I bet that you can solve this. In fact, I might even contact Sony for my own problem.\n\nGood luck!
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make sure you have the updated drivers for your DVD drive.
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the problem is that you have several problems first the processer is too slow 900mhz is the minimal requirement. Second there the ram you need at lease 256 mb to opearate the drive with any degree of success. I don't believe it is possible to run a dvd-rw on the computer in question.
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Use WinISO available at http://www.winiso.com/.\n\nNOTE:\nTo open ISO files you never need a DVD driver.
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Try re-installing the drivers for the drive through the Device Manager in the Control Panel.\n\nIf you are unsure whether you have the drivers go to the manufacturer website and search for your model.\n\nThen you sgould be able to download the drivers with instructions on installation.
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The card probably just needs drivers that aren't included with XP.  Just run the CD which came with the card, or download the driver installation files from the manufacturer and run that...
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Windows successfully loaded the device driver for this hardware but cannot find the hardware device. (Code 41)\n\nA driver was loaded but Windows cannot find the device. This happens when Windows does not detect a non-Plug and Play device.\n\nIf the device was removed, uninstall the driver, install the device, and then click Scan for hardware changes to reinstall the driver. If the hardware was not removed, obtain a new or updated driver for the device.\n\nIf the device is a non-Plug and Play device, a newer version of the driver might be needed. To install non-Plug and Play devices, use the Add Hardware wizard. Click Performance and Maintenance on Control Panel, click System, and on the Hardware tab, click Add Hardware Wizard.\n\nOn the General Properties tab of the device, click Troubleshoot to start the troubleshooting wizard.
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1. Open Device Manager\n2. Click on + Symbol for Sound VIdeo and Game Controllers\n3. Right click on each device and click update if found.\n\nNow, you should reinstall multimedia drivers from the Windows Components. Here are the steps :\n\nTo reinstall Multimedia in Windows XP, you have to first locate and edit the Sysoc.inf file. This will enable the Multimedia option in Add/Remove components list. The Sysoc.inf is a hidden system file that will not be listed by default. To view the Sysoc.inf file, you should enable the "Show Hidden Files and Folders" option under Files and Folders. \n\nYou can reinstall Multimedia by following these three steps: \n\nStep 1:  Display all hidden files and folders. \nStep 2:  Edit the Sysoc.inf file. \nStep 3:  Reinstall Multimedia using Add/Remove Programs. \n\nStep 1:  To display the hidden files and folders, follow these steps: \n\n1.  Click Start and select Control Panel. \n2.  Click Appearance and Themes. \n3.  Click Folder Options and select the View tab. \n4.  Enable the option "Show Hidden Files and Folders." \n5.  Deselect "Hide Operating system Files" under Files \n     and Folders. \n6.  Click Apply and click OK. \n\nYou can now view all hidden files and folders. \n\nStep 2: Make changes in the Sysoc.inf file by following these steps: \n\n     NOTE: Create a backup copy of the Sysoc.inf file before making any changes to the file. \n\n1.  Click Start and select My Computer. \n2.  Double-click C: drive. \n3.  Double-click WINDOWS folder. \n4.  Double-click the "Inf" folder and open the Sysoc.inf file. \n5.  In the INF folder under the [components] section, locate the following entry: \n\n     "MultiM=ocgen.dll,OcEntry,multimed.inf,hide,7" \n\n6. Remove "hide" from the entry and ensure that it appears as given below: \n\n     "MultiM=ocgen.dll,OcEntry,multimed.inf,7" \n\n7.  Save and close the Sysoc.inf file. \n\nStep 3:  Reinstalling Multimedia using Add or Remove programs: \n\n1.  Click Start and select Control Panel. \n2.  Click Add or Remove Programs and then click Add/Remove Windows components. \n3.  Double-click Accessories and Utilities. \n4.  Deselect Multimedia checkbox. \n5.  Click OK and click Next. Windows will complete the upgrade and prompt you to complete the process. \n6.  Click Finish and restart the computer. \n7.  After Windows loads, repeat steps 1-3. \n8.  Select the Multimedia checkbox. \n9.  Click OK and click Next. \n10. Click Finish and restart the computer. \n\nMultimedia is now reinstalled on the computer.\n\nIf the issue still persists download suitable drivers among the two :\n\nFor Realtek AC'97 : \nftp://61.56.86.122/pc\n/audio/WDM_A394.zip\n\nFor High Definition Audio :\nftp://202.65.194.18/\npc/audio/WDM_R147.zip
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just plug it in, install the drivers and re boot xp
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1st look on the cd or floppy if you have one.\n2nd try manufactures web site.\n3rd www.driversguide.com\n\nif you need to login then try this\n\nusername             drivers\npassword              all\n\nnot sure if this is still a current login you will have to give it a go.
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normally all the drivers required are installed on your PC before delivery to you. the disks are just a back up of the driver need not be isntalled.\n\ngood luck
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try to reinstall all driver from orignal cd or re install windows
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Try www.driverguide.com \nUsername: all\nPW: drivers \nor vice versa.\n\nThey have a lot of drivers there.  Good Luck.
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Insert the XP CD then boot from CD- \nselect this from the BIOS, \nthen select boot with CDROM support. \nTry running in SAFE mode to see any problems.\n\n\nThis is just for you to be able to load windows
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Click "Start". Right click on "My Computer". Select "Manage". On the left window-pane, select "Device Manager". On the right window-pane, select "DVD/CD-ROM drives". Look to see if any entries under that subsection have "DVD RW" in the name.
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You do have a DVD-RW drive, right?\nif so, install the nero that comes with the drive, it is usually Nero Express, there is easy to reach options to do that.
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Performing the following steps should resolve the issue :\n\n1. Open Device Manager\n2. Click on + Symbol for Sound VIdeo and Game Controllers\n\nIf there is an yellow color exclaimatory mark it indicates that the drivers are missing :\n\nIf it is Realtek sound card install the drivers from here :\n\nFor Realtek AC'97 : \nftp://61.56.86.122/pc\n/audio/WDM_A394.zip\n\nFor High Definition Audio :\nftp://202.65.194.18/\npc/audio/WDM_R147.zip\n\nIf the issue still persists, reinstall multimedia drivers from the Windows Components. Here are the steps :\n\nTo reinstall Multimedia in Windows XP, you have to first locate and edit the Sysoc.inf file. This will enable the Multimedia option in Add/Remove components list. The Sysoc.inf is a hidden system file that will not be listed by default. To view the Sysoc.inf file, you should enable the "Show Hidden Files and Folders" option under Files and Folders. \n\nYou can reinstall Multimedia by following these three steps: \n\nStep 1: Display all hidden files and folders. \nStep 2: Edit the Sysoc.inf file. \nStep 3: Reinstall Multimedia using Add/Remove Programs. \n\nStep 1: To display the hidden files and folders, follow these steps: \n\n1. Click Start and select Control Panel. \n2. Click Appearance and Themes. \n3. Click Folder Options and select the View tab. \n4. Enable the option "Show Hidden Files and Folders." \n5. Deselect "Hide Operating system Files" under Files \nand Folders. \n6. Click Apply and click OK. \n\nYou can now view all hidden files and folders. \n\nStep 2: Make changes in the Sysoc.inf file by following these steps: \n\nNOTE: Create a backup copy of the Sysoc.inf file before making any changes to the file. \n\n1. Click Start and select My Computer. \n2. Double-click C: drive. \n3. Double-click WINDOWS folder. \n4. Double-click the "Inf" folder and open the Sysoc.inf file. \n5. In the INF folder under the [components] section, locate the following entry: \n\n "MultiM=ocgen.dll,OcEntry,multimed.inf,hide,7" \n\n6. Remove "hide" from the entry and ensure that it appears as given below: \n\n "MultiM=ocgen.dll,OcEntry,multimed.inf,7" \n\n7. Save and close the Sysoc.inf file. \n\nStep 3: Reinstalling Multimedia using Add or Remove programs: \n\n1. Click Start and select Control Panel. \n2. Click Add or Remove Programs and then click Add/Remove Windows components. \n3. Double-click Accessories and Utilities. \n4. Deselect Multimedia checkbox. \n5. Click OK and click Next. Windows will complete the upgrade and prompt you to complete the process. \n6. Click Finish and restart the computer. \n7. After Windows loads, repeat steps 1-3. \n8. Select the Multimedia checkbox. \n9. Click OK and click Next. \n10. Click Finish and restart the computer. \n\nMultimedia is now reinstalled on the computer.\n\nIf the issue still persists check with direct sound using DirectX diagnostic Tool.\n\n1. click start\n2. click run\n3. type dxdiag\n4. click ok\nIn the directX diagnostic tool window\n\n5. click Sound tab\n6. click direct sound...\n\nThis should give you an error code