Toshiba SD-R2102 DVD-ROM Driver

Applies To	Toshiba SD-R2102 CD-RW/DVD-ROM COMBINATION MOBILE DRIVE
Author	Toshiba
Driver Date	n/a
Driver Version	n/a
File Name	n/a
File Size	n/a
Requirements	Windows 98/2000/XP/NT
Description	Toshiba has mentioned clearly in its website that there is no need for a unique device driver for Toshiba SD-R2102 drive in Windows 98/2000/NT/XP system. In fact, after you have install the drive, it should be recognized automatically by your Windows systems. However, after browsing through several forums, I noticed that some users are having problems with drive not recognized or unable to read DVD correctly. After digging deeper, here is the few possibility and solution. Problem: Cannot see Toshiba SD-R2102 in Windows Solution:You will problably have to delete the upper and lower filters in the registry. Please visit the Microsoft link here and follow the instructions posted there. Problem: Can see the drive in hardware Device Manager but having yellow mark beside the drive name. Solution (From HP Support): Restart the computer. Press F2 key after you find Blue HP logo during Startup. Access the BIOS menu (Main or Exit) and select the option \"Get Default Values\". Save the settings and Exit to load Windows. The BIOS of the computer will be set to default. Steps to reinstall Combo drive from Device Manager: Click Start and then Control Panel. Double-click System. Click Hardware tab. Click Device Manager button. Click \"+\" sign for \"CD-ROM/DVD\". Right-click the listed information and select \"Uninstall\". Click Ok to remove. Restart the system. It will restore a fresh copy of device drivers.

Applies To

Toshiba SD-R2102 CD-RW/DVD-ROM COMBINATION MOBILE DRIVE

Author

Toshiba

Driver Date

n/a

Driver Version

n/a

File Name

n/a

File Size

n/a

Requirements

Windows 98/2000/XP/NT

Description

Toshiba has mentioned clearly in its website that there is no need for a unique device driver for Toshiba SD-R2102 drive in Windows 98/2000/NT/XP system. In fact, after you have install the drive, it should be recognized automatically by your Windows systems.

However, after browsing through several forums, I noticed that some users are having problems with drive not recognized or unable to read DVD correctly. After digging deeper, here is the few possibility and solution.

Problem: Cannot see Toshiba SD-R2102 in Windows

Solution:You will problably have to delete the upper and lower filters in the registry. Please visit the Microsoft link here and follow the instructions posted there.

Problem: Can see the drive in hardware Device Manager but having yellow mark beside the drive name.

Solution (From HP Support):

Restart the computer.
Press F2 key after you find Blue HP logo during Startup.
Access the BIOS menu (Main or Exit) and select the option \"Get Default Values\".
Save the settings and Exit to load Windows.

The BIOS of the computer will be set to default.

Steps to reinstall Combo drive from Device Manager:

Click Start and then Control Panel.
Double-click System.
Click Hardware tab.
Click Device Manager button.
Click \"+\" sign for \"CD-ROM/DVD\".
Right-click the listed information and select \"Uninstall\".
Click Ok to remove.
Restart the system. It will restore a fresh copy of device drivers.

cannot use the device. there is no icon for cd/dvd-rom device found. seek assistance for this.. thnx for your kindness

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