Autoplay nightmare

smr · 9 Aug 2010 at 15:32

Hi all,

I have a computer which has a problem with the autorun function in Windows on the CD-ROM Drive.

When I put a CD in the autoplay feature doesn't work.

I have looked on the MS Knowledge Base and downloaded the autofix.exe file which is supposed to check any particular drives for autoplay problems but it comes back saying everything is OK.

I have also done a repair of Windows XP to no avail. As well as this I've changed the registry values so that they are correct.

Any ideas on what to do ?

joey1211 · 9 Aug 2010 at 15:35

I take it you've tried right-clicking the drive > Properties > Autoplay > Ask me what to do

Mp4 · 9 Aug 2010 at 15:37

do you know the manufacture of the CD-Rom drive? see if you can get any details via device manager.

or download a program called Speccy

http://www.piriform.com/speccy

and then try and find updated firmware if any

smr · 9 Aug 2010 at 16:03

Yeah I've looked at the autoplay in properties and it says Prompt me for everyone.

The CD Drive is CRX230EE Sony CDRW Drive..

I found this website, which I think is the official one - http://www.sony-optiarc.us/en/exhibits/half-height-drives/crx230ee.html

But can't find anywhere on it do download newer firmware

Mp4 · 9 Aug 2010 at 16:34

http://www.sony-optiarc.us/en/support-service/downloads/fw_cd-writer-nr-series2.html

smr · 9 Aug 2010 at 17:36

Mp4 said:
http://www.sony-optiarc.us/en/support-service/downloads/fw_cd-writer-nr-series2.html

thanks for the link.
installed the update, to no avail..

when a cd is inserted in the drive the window displaying all the folders etc. on the cd pops up but not the autorun of the drive (the actual splash screen)

Mp4 · 9 Aug 2010 at 17:38

What are you trying to install / look at anyway?

Control Panel > Auto Play ?

bledd · 12 Aug 2010 at 09:23

Try this

http://www.mydigitallife.info/2010/...box-missing-or-not-appear-display-and-pop-up/