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    jaspreet2142 Posts: 42, Reputation: 2
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    #1

    Dec 30, 2007, 07:21 PM
    No dvd rom and dvd ram drive
    My xp does not detect any dvd rom and dvd ram drive
    It doesn't show any icon in my computer
    While booting it shows ATAPI incompactible
    I tried to connect only master drive but doesn't work
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    seahwk83 Posts: 3,276, Reputation: 212
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    #2

    Dec 30, 2007, 10:44 PM
    Did this just start happening? Was there anything done to the PC before this started happening? When was the last time youe saw the drive in My Computer? As much info you can give will help.
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    donf Posts: 5,679, Reputation: 582
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    Jan 1, 2008, 07:00 PM
    Jas,

    Open the Accessories menu and look for the System Tools. Once there, find the hardware profiles. Once there, review the list of hardware devices.

    You are looking for two things. One, the device is flagged as disabled. Click on it to enable the device.

    Two, Watch out for any device conflicts. This will also be listed out and highlighted.

    You might want to do a System Restore to an earlier date. I'd do this only if it had been working before and suddenly stopped working. Restore to an earlier working date.
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    jaspreet2142 Posts: 42, Reputation: 2
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    #4

    Jan 2, 2008, 07:39 PM
    I solved this problem it was a virus my bit defender found it
    virus disabled the ide port
    So all I have to do is enable the ide port again
    And now it is working fine
    Thanks for your suggestion guys
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    biggsie Posts: 1,267, Reputation: 125
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    Jan 2, 2008, 09:06 PM
    Glad you found your compouter problem -- system restore is like a band aid

    May hide the real problem -- or you may restore the problem
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    interinfinity Posts: 142, Reputation: 8
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    Jan 4, 2008, 03:06 PM
    Bitdefender works magic doesn't it:)
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