DVD interference with booting Windows

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AllanP

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I recently solved the problem why windows was hanging on boot up after the "Welcome screen and logo". It hung because I had media in the DVD drive.
Link to problem: http://www.sevenforums.com/crashes-debugging/95145-warm-boot-problem.html

Now I would like to solve the issue of media in DVD drive preventing Windows from completing boot up.
It was weird. If I did a warm restart or immediate start after shutdown Windows wouldn't load. If I shut down for five minutes it would start fine. Once I removed the media from DVD drive it would restart or boot normally.
DVD isn't set up to boot in BIOS; I do that by pressing F12 during POST.
So is it my DVD drive that is the problem or is it a Windows bug or configuration issue?:confused:
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Studio Laptop 1747
OS
Windows 7
CPU
1.6GHz Intel Core i7 720
Motherboard
Dell 0J509P
Memory
6GB
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ATI Radeon HD 4640
Sound Card
ATI High Def
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Generic PNP 17
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900
Hard Drives
500GB
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Laptop
Mouse
Synaptics Touchpad
Internet Speed
Hi Speed Cable
I suggest you flash your BIOS and see if that helps.
 

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Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell OP7010
OS
Windows 7 Enterprise (x64); Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64)
Memory
16GB
Monitor(s) Displays
4 Dell 24" LCD
Screen Resolution
1280x1024
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Dell
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Dell Optical
Internet Speed
40meg

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Studio Laptop 1747
OS
Windows 7
CPU
1.6GHz Intel Core i7 720
Motherboard
Dell 0J509P
Memory
6GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 4640
Sound Card
ATI High Def
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PNP 17
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900
Hard Drives
500GB
Case
Laptop
Mouse
Synaptics Touchpad
Internet Speed
Hi Speed Cable
That laptop should still be in warranty, what has HP said? If the DVD is off in the BIOS the machine should not try to boot anything in the drive that sounds like a bug in the BIOS. Are you positive the drive is off in BIOS the way you can make sure is if you put a DVD in the drive while booted into Windows. Can you read the DVD if you CAN then the drive is NOT off in BIOS?
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell OP7010
OS
Windows 7 Enterprise (x64); Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64)
Memory
16GB
Monitor(s) Displays
4 Dell 24" LCD
Screen Resolution
1280x1024
Keyboard
Dell
Mouse
Dell Optical
Internet Speed
40meg
WindowsStar said:
That laptop should still be in warranty, what has HP said? If the DVD is off in the BIOS the machine should not try to boot anything in the drive that sounds like a bug in the BIOS. Are you positive the drive is off in BIOS the way you can make sure is if you put a DVD in the drive while booted into Windows. Can you read the DVD if you CAN then the drive is NOT off in BIOS?
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Sorry I guess I wasn't clear. This is my PC (not laptop) which I rebuilt a few weeks ago and installed a win7 oem.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Studio Laptop 1747
OS
Windows 7
CPU
1.6GHz Intel Core i7 720
Motherboard
Dell 0J509P
Memory
6GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 4640
Sound Card
ATI High Def
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PNP 17
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900
Hard Drives
500GB
Case
Laptop
Mouse
Synaptics Touchpad
Internet Speed
Hi Speed Cable
What is the make & model of your dvd drive?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Advent
OS
Dual-boot: Windows 7 HP 32-bit SP1 & Windows XP Pro 32-bit SP2.
CPU
AMD Phenom X4 9550 2.8Ghz
Motherboard
FOXCONN A6VMX (Socket 940)
Memory
4.0GB RAM
Graphics Card(s)
256MB On-board ATI Radeon X1200 Series
Sound Card
UnKnown
Monitor(s) Displays
19" TFT Mointor
Screen Resolution
1400 by 900
Hard Drives
500GB Western Digital WDC
Keyboard
HP Keyboard
Internet Speed
Dial-up via Mobile phone (Three)
Other Info
80GB External Hard-drive.

Also I have an old Windows XP Laptop for backup/occasional use etc.
AllanP said:
WindowsStar said:
That laptop should still be in warranty, what has HP said? If the DVD is off in the BIOS the machine should not try to boot anything in the drive that sounds like a bug in the BIOS. Are you positive the drive is off in BIOS the way you can make sure is if you put a DVD in the drive while booted into Windows. Can you read the DVD if you CAN then the drive is NOT off in BIOS?
Click to expand...
Sorry I guess I wasn't clear. This is my PC (not laptop) which I rebuilt a few weeks ago and installed a win7 oem.
Click to expand...

Your system specs state you are using a laptop. Please update them with your current system so we can better help you. Thanks.

System Manufacturer/Model Number HP pavillion laptop dv6-2043
OS Windows 7
CPU Turon
Memory 4GB
Graphics Card ATI
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell OP7010
OS
Windows 7 Enterprise (x64); Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64)
Memory
16GB
Monitor(s) Displays
4 Dell 24" LCD
Screen Resolution
1280x1024
Keyboard
Dell
Mouse
Dell Optical
Internet Speed
40meg
Love Windows 7 said:
What is the make & model of your dvd drive?
Click to expand...
ASUS DRW-1814BLT ATA Device [CD-ROM drive]
Never had this problem before and it's OK in Linux, but maybe the drive has bit the dust.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Studio Laptop 1747
OS
Windows 7
CPU
1.6GHz Intel Core i7 720
Motherboard
Dell 0J509P
Memory
6GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 4640
Sound Card
ATI High Def
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PNP 17
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900
Hard Drives
500GB
Case
Laptop
Mouse
Synaptics Touchpad
Internet Speed
Hi Speed Cable
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