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WrayLow Posts 3 Registration date Friday May 28, 2010 Status Member Last seen May 30, 2010 - May 28, 2010 at 03:22 PM
mrrigga Posts 196 Registration date Wednesday May 5, 2010 Status Contributor Last seen July 14, 2010 - May 31, 2010 at 05:01 AM

Hello,
I need two things. I want to format my PC and remove Windows Vista entirely. Then re-install with the recovery cd's that I downloaded when I first bought my pc. I have an HP Pavillion dv9500. For some reason my pc isn't recognizing the cd/dvd so, it's gonna make trying to reinstall Vista. Please help me.

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mrrigga Posts 196 Registration date Wednesday May 5, 2010 Status Contributor Last seen July 14, 2010 119
May 28, 2010 at 03:38 PM

Properly need new drivers.
Go into device manager uninstall cdrom drive switch off computer and restart should automatically reinstall with the new drivers

WrayLow Posts 3 Registration date Friday May 28, 2010 Status Member Last seen May 30, 2010
May 28, 2010 at 05:44 PM

Thank you for your reply. Fact is; in opening the device manager I'm not showing a cdrom drive. Now what? :-(
Wray

mrrigga Posts 196 Registration date Wednesday May 5, 2010 Status Contributor Last seen July 14, 2010 119
May 30, 2010 at 07:56 AM

Hi Wray
Try: control panel, Add programs and do a search for new hardware. If it does not find the cdrom it may be bad connection remove the drive only a couple of screws (check manual) and refit be careful not to force and bend pins. If this does not cure the problem try another cdrom and see if that one is recognized if it is your one is u/s they are cheap enough to buy. I have about 4 here in the UK I will give you one if your around the Southend-on-Sea area

WrayLow Posts 3 Registration date Friday May 28, 2010 Status Member Last seen May 30, 2010
May 30, 2010 at 02:49 PM

I'm running Windows Vista. Sadly this OS doesn't have the search for new hardware. I have an HP Pavilion dv9500 Notebook. Would I need to have another cdrom from a laptop to see if it works? I have an older model desktop PC.

mrrigga Posts 196 Registration date Wednesday May 5, 2010 Status Contributor Last seen July 14, 2010 119
May 31, 2010 at 04:25 AM

Hi Wray
Afraid so the desktop cdrom is to big you could pick one up on ebay I have seen them for less than £10. You may have to change the bracket on the back if it is one off of a different notebook.
If you have to change it upgrade to a dvd/cd rewriter bit more expensive but you can write and play dvds and cds

mrrigga Posts 196 Registration date Wednesday May 5, 2010 Status Contributor Last seen July 14, 2010 119
May 31, 2010 at 05:01 AM

Hi Wray
Forgot to mention you could use your desktop cdrom as an external unit you need an adapter like this one on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/USB-2-0-2-5-3-5-IDE-ADAPTER-HDD-CDROM-DVD-RW-Laptop-/400125196181?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Computing_LaptopAccessories_LaptopDrives&hash=item5d2951f795

There was this cdrom also on ebay if you are interested.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Laptop-CD-Rom-Drive-TEAC-CD-44E-Working-Compaq-etc-/330438474110?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Computing_LaptopAccessories_LaptopDrives&hash=item4cefaaf97e

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