[Ham-Computers] info on backing up files

[Jim Brampton]

I would start safe mode assuming OS allow safe mode boot. remove the 
device in device manager, then reboot. Forcing windows to find the hardware.

2. Re-install drivers and application software to allow drive to work. 
application software will have to be via internet or hard drive cause 
the CD is not working.

jim brampton

refmon wrote:

>Hi Group,
>
>I'm interested in this thread because it sounds similar to my issue with a
>Compaq Laptop.  I lost my DVD ROM due, apparantly, to a corrupt file
>associated with it.  The DVD checks as "operating properly" in MY COMPUTER,
>but won't read CD or DVD ROMS.  The usual uninstall/reinstall, etc stuff
>doesn't help.  First, Compaq doesn't respond, so 've gone to the service
>people where I bought the Laptop.
>
>I have no idea what is actually wrong at this point.
>
>I'm told I'll have to back up my entire drive and "restore" (a Compaq term,
>the system.  Not only does this sound rediculous for reasons of plain
>idiocy, but for reasons discussed in the thread on "backing up files".
>
>Anybody have a better or different idea?  This is a Compaq Presario, 1830.
>
>I've already learned to never buy one of these PC's with the "vendor
>improved" OS and customized this and that.
>
>thanks
>
>John Collins
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