I have a problem.
i can not see my cd driver.
it worked before but now it doesnt.
i can not run anything cd's. it says this error

Windows successfully loaded the device driver for this hardware but cannot find the hardware device. (Code 41)


someone help


Computer:

2.4 ghz
256 mb memory
xp home edition

Does it show up in the BIOS?

Does it show up under My Computer?

Does it show in the Device Manager?

If no to all the above you may need to open the case & check the connections & or try another device.

Windows successfully loaded the device driver for this hardware but cannot find the hardware device. (Code 41) A driver was loaded but Windows cannot find the device. This happens when Windows does not detect a non-Plug and Play device.
If the device was removed, uninstall the driver, install the device, and then click Scan for hardware changes to reinstall the driver. If the hardware was not removed, obtain a new or updated driver for the device.

If the device is a non-Plug and Play device, a newer version of the driver might be needed. To install non-Plug and Play devices, use the Add Hardware wizard. Click Performance and Maintenance on Control Panel, click System, and on the Hardware tab, click Add Hardware Wizard.

On the General Properties tab of the device, click Troubleshoot to start the troubleshooting wizard.

doesnt show on my computer but shows on device manager.

Right click the drive in the Device Manager & Uninstall ... then reboot.

XP should redetect the drive.

reboot the computer?

Yes. After the drive is uninstalled, then reboot, then XP should detect the drive as if it were new.

You should get a New Hardware message. Follow the prompts to Install.