computer problem

[fancydan]

my computer has suddenly stopped recognising my dvd rom and dvd rewriter.
Any tips, or is it off to Computer World in the morning /
Thanks

[ACtheTROLL]

check th cables - if both have gone (and assuming IDE)
sounds like the ribbon cable has come loose

[748rhydhir]

i had the same problem with my dell inspiron 4000 running windows xp.the referenced site solved my problem.maybe it will solve yours.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060

[fancydan]

many thanks 748rhydhir.
All is now restored.
Cheers
fancydan

[smith134]

Changing upper/lower filter in registry is happening generally due to viruses infection.
You should regularly scan your computer with good antivirus like AVG.