[john0109]

Every time we start our computer it runs a check disc. This just started a few days ago.

Also noticed that my CD drive and DVD drive are not listed when I open "My Computer".
When I put a CD in the either drive nothing happens
Any help will be much appreciated.
(Running XP Pro SP2)
Thanks
john0109

[BUCK_EYE_66]

I'm just guessing that this might help. But, try a system restore.

[john0109]

Thanks.
I was thinking of doing that. Not sure if it will help. Will let you know.

[managed]

Try this procedure to stop CHKDSK on every boot :-
http://www.pctipsbox.com/checkdisk-r...every-startup/

And this for the missing CD & DVD drives :-
http://support.microsoft.com/default...20might%20help.

[john0109]

Buck Eye 66
I tried to restore to a restore point that was crreaterd 8 days ago, but after a reboot it told me "the computer cannot be restored to the specified restore point"

[ozrom1e]

System Restore will not fix this, try the post by managed it should work.

[john0109]

The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Contro l\Session Manager
was already set to: autocheck autochk *
I did not try the other suggestion by Managed yet. Isn't it dangerous not to run the check disc if there really is a problem?

[nessyguin]

The suggestion offered by managed will only stop checkdisk starting automatically on boot . It doesnt remove or disable the checkdisk tool .

[bicycle bill]

Never tried this but am told it will fix the problem.

STOP CHKDSK FROM RUNNING AT EACH BOOT. Start> Run> type: cmd then hit OK.
At the command prompt, type: chkntfs /d then hit Enter.
Restart your computer.

[john0109]

Does it matter if the drive is FAT32? I noticed the command you suggest includes "NTFS"
Thanks again.

[managed]

It works on FAT32 too.
I think you should try the 2nd bit in my previous link, under 'Or else try this :' it includes a check of the drive and doesn't stop later checks from working.
Substitute the letter of the drive giving you problems for G in the instructions.
There is another paragraph under the 3 ads BTW.

[john0109]

I ran:
” fsutil dirty query c: “ and it told me the disk was not dirty.

Since the drive is FAT32, do I now run “CHKFAT32 /X C:” ?

For my missing CD & DVD problems I modified the registry per the Method 2 instructions @
http://support.microsoft.com/default...20might%20help, but the drives are still missing.
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Thanks again.

[john0109]

I still cannot see my CD or DVD drives. Any addtional help would be much appreciated.
john0109

[john0109]

Well, now I am really lost.
In DeviceManager, I noticed a yellow icon on "Plug and Play Software Device Enumerator".
I uninstalled the driver for "Plug and Play Software Device Enumerator"
When I did a "Scan for hardware changes " nothing was found, so now "Plug and Play Software Device Enumerator" is no longer listed.

After a couple of days I noticed that both the "E" (DVD drive) and "F" (CD drive) are listed in "MY Computer". Device Manager says everting is OK. BUT, when I put a CD or DVD in them they both say the discs do not have any files on them (which they do). I've uninstalled and re-installed both drives and DevMgr says all is well.

I put an empty CD disc in the DVD drive and was able to copy a file to it, successful (at least that's what it told me). BUT when I looked to see if the file was on the CD, it tells me there are 0 files on it.

Any thoughts would be much appreciated.
john0109

[john0109]

I tried to run CHKFAT32 /X C: in an com prompt window and got
"CHKFAT32 is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.