If you're trying to use the bundled OEM s/w that came with the orginal CD drive it won't work with the new CD drive. Otherwise, you didn't uninstall that same orginal OEM s/w and then use the bundled s/w that came with the new CD drive. I hope that's clear. Unless, you left something out, like is the CD s/w, retail version? etc., then it shouldn't matter but any previous CD s/w should be uninstalled and use its uninstall feature if so applicable, otherwise the add/remove of windoze.
good luck -----Willy
I have two computers: one "Systemax?" and the other a "HP?, Model a230n". Both of these computers use Windows XP SP2, and AMD? Athlon XP processors. I have upgraded the drives several times, (Hard and Optical), on the "Systemax?", with no problems at all. I have also upgraded my video card, USB card, etc, etc, etc. all without a problem.
When I upgraded the Hard & Optical drives on the "HP?", the icons changed into a "Removable Disk" icon, and I can't change it back to they're on icons.
Also, AND THIS IS THE MAIN PROBLEM, after upgrading the CD rom to a DVD rom, if I try to copy a CD or DVD using "Disc Copier" from "Roxio Easy Media Creator 7

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