New Problem--computer Restarts Itself

[rik]

So it was running fine before this began? Was anything added to it? If so first try undoing the changes, i.e. removing the software or device driver that was added. If the specific item added is unknown to you, try performing a System Restore.

[Greataunty]

So it was running fine before this began? Was anything added to it? If so first try undoing the changes, i.e. removing the software or device driver that was added. If the specific item added is unknown to you, try performing a System Restore.

I had installed a CD-RW which didn't want to work correctly, so I put the old CD player back in. When it restarted itself the first time I did a system restore and assumed that it would be fine. Then the darned, sneaky thing restarted itself again. The problem just won't go away. I don't know enough to even know how to get mad at myself. Thanks.

[z3n]

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As Rik said GA, you will probably need to replace the CD drivers.
Whatever it takes to get into xp (even safemode) do it.

Then go to your control panel / system / Hardware tab / Device manager.
(NOTE: If the conflict is in fact with the cd-rw - there should be a yellow question mark "?" Located next to it.)

Then in there, open the "dvd/cd rom drives" (click on the plus symbol).

Then double click on the cd player in there.
You will find the driver wizard under the "Driver" tab.

If there is a question mark, I recommend removing the cd drivers first, then rebooting with your xp disc in.
It should automatically detect the cd rom and install the correct drivers.

Good luck.