1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

Interesting Computer Problem thread, part 231432...

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by DrewP, Jan 5, 2008.

Tags:
  1. DrewP

    DrewP Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Mar 26, 2001
    Messages:
    2,635
    Likes Received:
    26
    yarrrr

    so I have this external dvd burner (usb) that i bought about a year ago and haven't really used. i got home a couple of weeks ago and started burning some stuff and it worked mighty well. all of a sudden though the computer no longer recognizes it and says its an 'unknown device'. I go into device manager and it says no driver has been installed :confused: this issue came up without provocation, I was minding my own business and **** stopped working.

    I can't figure out what driver to get because I bought this external drive off ebay. I think some guy had some dvd burners laying around and threw one in an enclosure and sold them on ebay.

    the front of the drive does say "writemaster" and "lightscribe" on it; a google search indicates it is a samsung. but there is no samsung logo on the front of it like other drives i see on the internet. on top of this, how would I know what model of samsung it is? its in this weird enclosure with about a thousand screws. anyone have an idea on how i find the right driver?
     
    #1 DrewP, Jan 5, 2008
  2. Uprising

    Uprising Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Dec 29, 2000
    Messages:
    42,394
    Likes Received:
    5,621
    Open the enclosure?

    As for the drive, depending on your OS.....it should be recognized and installed all by itself. Normally plug and play.
     
    #2 Uprising, Jan 5, 2008
  3. DrewP

    DrewP Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Mar 26, 2001
    Messages:
    2,635
    Likes Received:
    26
    i was going to try to do this without opening it because there a thousand screws... also, the drive worked fine and was recognized until it randomly stopped. the drive powers on and works, the device manager just now says it needs a driver. weird, huh?
     
    #3 DrewP, Jan 5, 2008
  4. darkwarrior

    darkwarrior Member

    Joined:
    Jun 9, 2003
    Messages:
    1,446
    Likes Received:
    41
    try disabling it/uninstalling it from your computer from the device manager. Then reboot your computer and let it detect it again.

    If you didn't have to install drivers manually to get it to burn when you first got it, chances are that finding these "drivers" won't help you.
     
    #4 darkwarrior, Jan 5, 2008
  5. Xerobull

    Xerobull You son of a b!tch! I'm in!

    Joined:
    Jun 18, 2003
    Messages:
    33,693
    Likes Received:
    31,353
    Did you restart? I've seen external drives disappear before.
     
    #5 Xerobull, Jan 5, 2008
  6. Stack24

    Stack24 Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jul 15, 2003
    Messages:
    11,746
    Likes Received:
    1,710
    One thing you might want to try is disconnecting the drive, rebooting the computer then use another USB port on the computer and see what happens with that setup.
     
    #6 Stack24, Jan 6, 2008
  7. shaunx

    shaunx Member

    Joined:
    Jan 3, 2008
    Messages:
    21
    Likes Received:
    0
    reinstall the driver...
     
    #7 shaunx, Jan 6, 2008
  8. brantonli24

    brantonli24 Member

    Joined:
    Jun 30, 2006
    Messages:
    3,236
    Likes Received:
    68
    Do you have to use a cable? If so then try replacing the cable, and if it's a USB then check the socket and try transferring all the information as soon as you get it working again.
     
    #8 brantonli24, Jan 6, 2008
  9. chow_yun_fat

    chow_yun_fat Contributing Member

    Joined:
    May 19, 2002
    Messages:
    4,115
    Likes Received:
    47
    reboot and use a different port.
     
    #9 chow_yun_fat, Jan 6, 2008
  10. DrewP

    DrewP Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Mar 26, 2001
    Messages:
    2,635
    Likes Received:
    26
    I went to dallas for a couple of days and came back to a mysteriously functional dvd burner. I dont know what happened but thanks for the help
     
    #10 DrewP, Jan 8, 2008
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)

Share This Page

Toggle Width
Style
ClutchFans Original

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Rockets Content

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now