hello and greatings to everyone

i don't think this is a common problem or it may be
my comp
older dell E1705 media
t 2500
xp pro ser pk 3
i had a system fail while un installing Gdata software - security 2011
by my dum ness i used safe mode , threw regit edit ( htky _lacal and ,current_user) well now i have no cd/dvd rom drive and on boot i get the safe mode screen that goes into normal boot. my Q is since i can't use my cd/dvd how do i do a clean install
any help / step by step will be helpfull ---if i can get the cd back up i can reinstall confused

sorry i was able to reninstall gdata threw them by use their removal tool am up and running but have no cd/dvd

 

Greetings, mfinnt.

Do I copy that you have a CD/DVD drive, but it's not working? Is it appearing in My Computer? If so, are there any flags being shown in Device Manager?

 

no on flags , but it has stoped working after i was foolish enough to not get in touch with G data for a removal tool
let me ask this --should i roll back -- or reinstall --would like to do a re install since i have a better and larger hdd
if i install the new ( 7200 rpm ) will it be recognized on the clean install ( boot from cd )

 

for digitalocksmith
well i first tried the uninstall feature and got no where ( g data ) so i went to the registry
i found the app ( didn't open it ) just right clicked on the whole program
did same under local_machine n current_ user that is when i lost my cd/dvd drive

 

To verify: you have a new hard drive, and you wish to install Windows on this new drive?

 

yes if i have to , but would like to find out why i lost my cd/dvd drive and will the new bigger hdd be recongized on the re install, am asuming so , since i have to select use cd to boot from . am i correct ?--
i do have all my driver codes on flash , so i won't have to hunt for them.
sorry am not rude --i do this after working all nite . and i forgot to thank everyone so far for this .:wave

 

First of all, I'd suggest you select 'Boot from CD first' in your startup options, insert your Windows CD, and verify that the machine will boot to the disk.

If this looks good, then shut down and unplug the machine, install your new hard drive, boot to the Windows disk, format the drive and install Windows.

 

ok
will try on my days off Q ? is that doesn't work than i guess a new cd/dvd rom ?
sorry to repeat my self --have tried videos / music etc
why would it recognize the install disc if it doesn't see the others

 

tried in stall cd nothing
looks like a failed cd drive thanks ---i'll just look at a extrernal drive or wait till march and get new pc --- this is just one of the comps i have ( was trying to sell ) might just put parts on ebay for salvage
funny i didn't get an error message
what about going into the cmd and try booting from there ?

 

Because the Windows disk is a bootable disk.

If your optical drive is able to boot to the Windows disk, then there is probably a 3rd party software(s) that is causing your problem - I'd suggest going ahead with your HD install and reinstall of Windows.

Good luck, and keep us posted. :major

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EDIT: sorry, didn't see your post in time - Agreed: get a new optical.

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same here and many thanks ---was looking for good excuse to buy new --the pc works just not the cd rom ok again many thanks and you people to a heck of a job

 

major , sorry to ask another Q . i just ordered a new ( from amazon ) cd/dvd drive n hdd since this thing is so messed up
will this solve my problem ---have buyer for lappy and i don't want to give it them messed up--again thanks for your help

 

With the new optical drive, you should be able to boot to the Windows disk, format the new HD, and reinstall Windows.

 

i thought so , found a fact refurb unit and got a better 7200 250 hdd--cost was in budget---getting the price i want 675.00 with the all orig install disc's so i thank you again and happy trails to everyone there

:wave