CD-Re writer

[stefanus]

I have a CD-DVD in my CP and want to add a re-writer.? Must I discard the DVD, or can I just add a re-writer. Thanx in anticapation.
Sabona, Stefanus

[Rick]

It depends on the Controller you have in your system.
If you have one with Dual IDE controllers you will be able have a total of 4 ide devices.
This would allow you to have for example 2 hard drives and 2 other devices.

Check the Mother board and or documentation for your system.
if you have a dual IDE controller then you can install the CD-RW and Keep the cd-dvd
with no problem.

You may find that you need to purchase a new ribbon cable if your present cable only has 1 connector on it.

[Whyzman]

Hello stefanus,

I see a couple of considerations with your endeavor. First, would be your power supply. Is it capable of handling the increased load?

Secondly, what other devices do you currently have connected to your IDE channels? On most boards you can have only 4 devices, ie., 2 on your Primary and 2 on your Secondary channel.

So, if you'd post back and give us your system specs (what you currently have hooked up on your system) we can go from there. http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/wink.gif

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[stefanus]

Howzit Whyzman, thanks for your posting. I will check my system and revert back to you.
Sabona
Stefanus

[stefanus]

Howzit, Rick,Whyzman, have checked data it reads as follows.
Squarius II Micro-Tower.
A- Upper 2x 5.25
B- Lower 1x3.5
C- Internal for 3.5 HDDs only.
I have one Hard disc and one floppy.
Will this help
Sabona
Stefanus

[YODA74]

Go here a D/L WCPUID and it will give you the info on your board and stuff they need to know what MoBo and what it supports http://hp.vector.co.jp/authors/VA002374/src/download.html

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[stefanus]

Yoda74. Went there it did not help, how do I interpret the site info, it is alien to my humble self
Sabona
Stefanus

[YODA74]

I just down loaded from a site but will not post the site here, E-Mail me and I'll send it in a compressed folder for you

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[stefanus]

Hi Yoda.
My e-mail address ison its way to you
Sabona, Stefanus

[YODA74]

You've got http://youvegotmail.warnerbros.com/img/icons/mailbox.gif http://dmoz.org/img/lizard2a.gif

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[This message has been edited by YODA74 (edited 05-21-2002).]

[stefanus]

Hi Yoda.
I am living overseas from you, in the UK to be precise. Thanx for your e-mail/s. I still cannot down load. The pop up message reads. There is a problem loading the file specified when running the accessability wizard. Hope this will help, incidentley I am on dial up
Sabona
Stefanus

[YODA74]

Lets try this

Select Start - Settings - Control Panel

2. Double click "Add/Remove Programs" and click the "Windows Setup" Tab (middle top).

3. Click Accessibility to highlight it and then click "Details" (lower right)

4. Click "Accessibility Tools" to highlight it, and under "Description" you will see that this where the Wizard is located - Now, left-click the check mark next to it and click "OK." That's it!

Let us know if this works or fixes the problem.


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[stefanus]

Yoda Hi
Itried but I failed. I also disabled my anti-virus set up and tried then had this message. Windows cannot find ACCWIZ.EXE. This program is needed for opening files of type ZIP.FILE
The plot thickens. Where to now http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/frown.gif

[stefanus]

Yoda Hi
I tried but I failed. I also disabled my anti-virus set up and tried then had this message. Windows cannot find ACCWIZ.EXE. This program is needed for opening files of type ZIP.FILE
The plot thickens. Where to now http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/frown.gif

[Whyzman]

Do you have WinZip or a program capable of handling .ZIP files? It might be that it cannot open Yoda's file because you do not have a program capable of doing so.

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[rond36]

If you have your hard drive and DVD drive on the primary IDE channel set the jumper on the CD-RW to the master position and install it on the secondary IDE channel attached to the end connector on the ribbon cable. If you find you are having power problems like spontaneous reboots HDD errors or other mysterious happenings get a better PSU.

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How to Use Fdisk and Format to Partition or Repartition a Hard Disk (http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q255867)
How to multi-boot Windows XP (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/gettingstarted/multiboot.asp)
Microsoft Expert Zone Multi-booting made easy (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/columns/russel/september10.asp)
MSKB How to multi-boot Windows XP (http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q306559)

[stefanus]

Whyzman, thanx, you are correct in every detail. I do not have the wherewithall to down load a Zip file
Sabona
Stefanus
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[stefanus]

Rond36 Hi! Thanks for your info, I am busy wiyh it now it will help a great deal.
Yoda74, Thanx also for your serious contribution I live and learn every day
Sabona and Totseins Zonke.
Stefanus
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