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Here is what Microsoft has to say about CDR/W drives and SP2---
SYMPTOMS
Your CD-RW drive is not recognized as a rewritable drive by some software
programs in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) or in Windows XP Tablet
PC Edition 2005.
Note Your CD-RW drive may function correctly in the software program as a
CD-R or as a CD-ROM drive.
RESOLUTION
Hotfix information
A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended
to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to
systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive
additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this
problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Windows XP service pack that
contains this hotfix.
To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support
Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product
Support Services phone numbers and information about support costs, visit the
following Microsoft Web site:
;CNTACTMS]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[LN];CNTACTMS
Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support
calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a
specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply
to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the
specific update in question.
"Nathan McNulty" wrote:
> Two thoughts. First, update the chipset (motherboard) drivers. These
> can be obtained from Toshiba's support site by looking up your computer
> model. Second, you may want to try the suggestions here:
>
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324129
>
> -----
> Nathan McNulty
>
> Moha Elbitar wrote:
> > Hi group,
> > I have a windows XP Home running on Toshiba Tecra
> > laptop, and after updating and installing Service Pack 2,
> > CD-R not recording any more. I have no problem in
> > reading, but recording is not working. I tried re-install
> > the driver (TEAC DW-224E), and tried to use different
> > CDs, but that didn't solve the problem... any help?
>
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