Win2k/XP, Pulsar, & strange CD ROM problem

Signal X · Post by **Signal X** » Sun Jan 13, 2002 4:20 pm

Since I installed Win2K, I can't access my CD ROM's
unless I reboot while there is a CD inside.
If I reboot without CD's inside the CD ROM's I can see the
drives on My Computer but Icant access them if I instert CD's.

The strange thing is, that if I open the Pulsar software,
I can access the CD ROM's from the Pulsar nevigator and after
that, I can close the Pulsar and the CD ROM's works fine
from My Computer.
I installed Win XP Pro and I got the same problem.

Strange ? ? ?

ASUS P4B, P4 1.7GHz, 1GB,
Memmorex 24*10*40 CD-RW, Smart & Friendly 20*8 SCSI CD-RW.

I also try to disconnect one of the CD drives but it didnt helped.

VIC

dblbass · Post by **dblbass** » Sun Jan 13, 2002 10:18 pm

When I recently switched from 98lite based system to XP, I encountered a variety of problems with my CD burner (a plextor) which weren't there under the old OS.

I upgraded the firmware on my CD-R controller (essentially a little bios for the CD's internal controller board)several of these problems went away. No idea whether your memorex needs such an upgrade, but you should check the maker's site for both newest system drivers and any firmware or bios upgrades and install as directed.

Also, normal W2K and XP installs don't seem to include ASPI-layer drivers, but a lot of apps seem to require them. (Note that the "S" in ASPI stands for SCSI, but in fact, both IDE and SCSI burners seem to need these dlls to be present in the OS for certain apps to function correctly.)

You've got a range of choices to get your ASPI stuff right. To understand this better and find what you need, check out

http://aspi.radified.com/aspi.htm

these two fixes should probably get you sorted out.

cook · Post by **cook** » Mon Jan 14, 2002 2:52 am

VIC, I hope too that we find the problem/solution, because it's the same here with my ( IDE ) DVD and CD-Burner under WinXP! Seems the only thing our systems have in common is Pulsar. Nah..

[ This Message was edited by: cook on 2002-01-14 15:35 ]

felix o. · Post by **felix o.** » Wed Jan 16, 2002 1:21 am

i had the same experience. i couldn´t even read the directory of a cd. after installing winoncd latest version the rom drive worked normal again.

hope this helps, felix

sandrob · Post by **sandrob** » Sun Mar 17, 2002 11:30 am

On 2002-01-16 01:21, felix o. wrote:
i had the same experience. i couldn´t even read the directory of a cd. after installing winoncd latest version the rom drive worked normal again.

hope this helps, felix

.... even when's pulsar active in background!?!?

Signal X · Post by **Signal X** » Sun Mar 17, 2002 3:19 pm

Well, I had big startup Pulsar project that run in background.
After I changed it to a small one, the problem disappeared.

sandrob · Post by **sandrob** » Mon Mar 18, 2002 5:41 am

now, what's the solution?!
WonOnCD or change pulsar win project?!
my win/def project(s) include sts3000 with full program pool and in win98se works.
so, this is bug! what cw said!? ignorance again?!
ok, i will try to do simple def project...

sandrob · Post by **sandrob** » Mon Mar 18, 2002 6:09 am

yes, when i remove sts from win project cds works!

finaly i can disable onboard audio what i use for cd's play and cdxtract browseing and converting

but it's still problem with pulsar sample browser. i have a tons falsed folders in pulsar browser, and it's imposible to refresh them even when change or remove cd from drive

please, deeeear cw!! i no you're here and watching us! be kind - fix this

i don't want to go on win98(any edition) again.

totaly opsesed xp geek

(spiritus sleeping now)
sandrob

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[ This Message was edited by: sandrob on 2002-03-18 06:15 ]