CD-RW problem

[djhooper]

I have a Freecom CD-RW which has just started causing problems. It was
working two weeks ago.

I originally thought it was a conflict problem, but I have just re-formated with my recovery disc and it is still not working.

My spec is Win 98se, 320mb RAM, 2x10gig hdd. CD-RW uses Adaptec
software.

I can't get it to do a thing, won't erase RWs or copy to CDs. When I
try, it just freezes. It often (although not always) tells me there is no disc in the drive. I have checked all the connections inside.

Please ... any help form all you experts out there will be very much appreciated!

TIA ;-)

[PD]

I suggest to reinstall your CD-Writer. Remove it from the Device Manager; reboot and let Windows re-install it again. Another possibility is to connect it to a different IDE-controller. Make sure that every program running in the background, has been closed down, except for Systray and Explorer. Als, empty the Windows temp folder and defragment your HD(s). Cheers, PD

[PD]

Do you see any exclamation marks in the device manager? If not, I suggest you re-install your CD-Writer and even connect it to a different IDE-controller (don't forget to change jumpers accordingly). You may want to try different software (like Nero) as well, if it doesn't work out. Cheers, PD