2 CD-ROM drive questions in 1 thread...

[killem1x1]

1st question:
I have an HP cd-writer dvd combo 9900 series. I pulled it from one of the systems on my network, and placed it in my main system (1800+/8k7a+/2 40's RAID-0) It will not read any CD's, and I've tried loads of regular CD's, burnt CD's, etc... I'm running XP-pro. Is there a diagnostic utility out there that I can run to ensure that the problem is with the drive, and not the mobo? I'm looking for a solution I can try without putting the thing back in another system;)
2nd question:
I "shared" a cd-drive on one of my networked computers, and installed MAX Payne. The install went fine, but when it came time to play it wouldn't read across the network to get the data, it wanted the local drive. Any ideas on how to get it to work across my LAN? I know I've done this a while back, but not with this game.
Any suggestions are greatly 'preciated.
Thanks!;)

I contacted HP for drivers, and they were of no help at all, so I'm using the only drivers I could find which are ME.

[killem1x1]

bumpity bumparoo!

[!!tio!!]

ask Doctor (OC forum member)
I personally come across this problem with my KT7A, and guess what?
the mobo damaged my CDRW
sigh.....:(

[killem1x1]

How did ya determine the mobo was at fault?

[!!tio!!]

Well... my CDROMS work really well on my last system and when I change to AMD system, the CDROMS doesn't work until I upgrade my mobo after 4 months but too bad, the CDRW is damaged

Now it is at the warranty center on its 4th month of repairing...:(

Do you think thats the CPU fault? Do you think it is the PSU? Well, I think it is the board since the FAQ says so!:D

[Shadow ÒÓ]

I fail to see how a mobo would damage a drive. Have you tried the drive on another machine?

[HaM]

I had a 9100i HP CD-Writer (i think 8x8x32 or something) and after a while it just croaked. It wouldnt read CDs, wouldnt recognize if a CD was in the slot - that drive did NOTHING. I tried the drive in FOUR other computers - it was the drive. May be different with your situation - but now i am happy with my Plexwriter :)

[RED Hot Machine]

Originally posted by killem1x1
1st question:
I have an HP cd-writer dvd combo 9900 series. I pulled it from one of the systems on my network, and placed it in my main system (1800+/8k7a+/2 40's RAID-0) It will not read any CD's, and I've tried loads of regular CD's, burnt CD's, etc... I'm running XP-pro. Is there a diagnostic utility out there that I can run to ensure that the problem is with the drive, and not the mobo? I'm looking for a solution I can try without putting the thing back in another system;)
2nd question:
I "shared" a cd-drive on one of my networked computers, and installed MAX Payne. The install went fine, but when it came time to play it wouldn't read across the network to get the data, it wanted the local drive. Any ideas on how to get it to work across my LAN? I know I've done this a while back, but not with this game.
Any suggestions are greatly 'preciated.
Thanks!;)

I contacted HP for drivers, and they were of no help at all, so I'm using the only drivers I could find which are ME.

Have you tried using a mapped drive for the game install ?