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Thinkpad R50e DVD problem
Fifer
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Two years ago, we got technophobe FIL an R50e Thinkpad from Staples. He's actually become reasonably proficient and uses it a fair amount. Recently though, I think the DVD rewriter has died, but just wanted to check in case anyone thought it might be an installation issue. If it is dead, I suspect we'll just get him an external USB replacement.
In properties, the system reports this device as working properly. However, inserting a CD leads to a lot of activity, then nothing. Trying to left click and 'open' results in 'D:\ is not accessible. This request could not be performed because of an I/O error'.
I found something on Google Groups which suggested re-installing cdrom.inf, but cdrom.inf doesn't exist anywhere. (OS is XP Home).
Any ideas?
In properties, the system reports this device as working properly. However, inserting a CD leads to a lot of activity, then nothing. Trying to left click and 'open' results in 'D:\ is not accessible. This request could not be performed because of an I/O error'.
I found something on Google Groups which suggested re-installing cdrom.inf, but cdrom.inf doesn't exist anywhere. (OS is XP Home).
Any ideas?
There's love in this world for everyone. Every rascal and son of a gun.
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It's for the many and not the few. Be sure it's out there looking for you.
In every town, in every state. In every house and every gate.
Wth every precious smile you make. And every act of kindness.
Micheal Marra, 1952 - 2012
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Bump. Nobody?There's love in this world for everyone. Every rascal and son of a gun.
It's for the many and not the few. Be sure it's out there looking for you.
In every town, in every state. In every house and every gate.
Wth every precious smile you make. And every act of kindness.
Micheal Marra, 1952 - 20120
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