So, it may be my turn at the hands of ME.

System specs.
Ibuiltit http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif
Matsonic MS8308d/e
AMD Duron 800
128 Mgb PC100
WD 10 Gig.
Acer 16x DVD

DVD has disapeared!!! http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/mad.gif It shows in BIOS correctly, it shows during startup correctly. It used to show in Device manager correctly.
It does not show under My Computer and does not respond to inserting a disk.
I went to device manager in safe mode and removed it. Restarted and no reinstall. No show under My Computer or Device manager.
Reinstalled drivers anyway, show completion but no drive. Only conflicts in DM is "Primary and Secondary" IDE controller.

"This device is either not working properly, or does not have all the drivers installed (code 10)"
Could this be due to VIA drivers?
I have some research to do when I get home but wanted to post this before I left.
Thanks gang http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/wink.gif
OH YEA, connections are all good http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

------------------
If I tell you to think for yourself, then you're not doing it.
.
.
This is not directed at those asking questions in order to gain knowledge. That shows you are thinking.

[This message has been edited by bassman (edited 09-22-2001).]

The controller conflict is the most likely suspect, remove both in Safe Mode, reboot and Windwos should reinstall them, if that's the problem it should take care of it.

------------------
Support the right to keep and arm bears.
Note: Please post your questions on the forums, not in my email.

Computer Information Links (http://www.geocities.com/paleopete/)

Thanks Pete, tried that,
It wont let me remove the IDE controllers, something along the lines of them being a part of a bigger world or a grouped device http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/tongue.gif . I could remove the VIA PCI bus IDE controller, but it did not remove the primary and secondary controllers. The VIA would reinstall normaly and I still have a conflict.
The primary and secondary do not show conflict in Safe Mode.
http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/frown.gif

------------------
If I tell you to think for yourself, then you're not doing it.
.
.
This is not directed at those asking questions in order to gain knowledge. That shows you are thinking.

Basically I found that if you can't remove it from DM then some registry hacking is in order...you can hunt down the related keys and manually remove them then reinstall the drivers (VIA 4 in 1)... you may also get by with a 4 in 1 update.

------------------
mjc
Links list:Computer Links (http://www.dreamwater.org/tech/mjc/index.htm)

Celts are the men that heaven made mad, For all their battles are merry and their songs are all sad.

Latest 4in1 is v.433 www.via.com.tw (http://www.via.com.tw)

Trying to remember here, I think that they did include the EIDE controller drivers.

May all your dealings in life be win/win!

Whyzman

Thanks all,
I downloaded the drivers lastnight (the ones with EIDE) and I will install them today.
One thing I forgot to mention is that this was a fully functioning machine for the last few months. DVD was used regularly for loading software, games, music, etc...
Only reason it was noticed now is, my kids tried to play a game and it would not work.
Thanks
Frank

------------------
If I tell you to think for yourself, then you're not doing it.
.
.
This is not directed at those asking questions in order to gain knowledge. That shows you are thinking.