You are using Creative Soundcard and software?
As per Windows XP Tweak Guide:
Creative Service for CDROM Access
This service only exists for those of us with Creative soundcards and software. I found it nothing but annoying and later I uninstalled all non-driver related Creative software entirely. If you use their Disk Detector (for some bizarre reason) leave it. Otherwise, disable it. A word of warning, Creative installs Disk Detector by default and sets it to Automatic. Make sure to disable it in the Creative menu first before killing it here. Default: Automatic
Is it necessary to have this checked all the time? There seems to be so many items that one must turn off to play a game on XP so am looking for those I do not have to continually turn off and on.
XP Pro Version 2002 Intel. Pent. 4
512 MD Ram
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