cd drivers problem

[Ron Rector]

The file or driver CDRALW2K.SYS is actually a Roxio
driver. This particular file is not compatible with
Windows XP.

Try this article to remedy the problem.

http://tinyurl.com/eaq9

>-----Original Message-----
>Hi
>
>I have upgradead lately to XP
>I have one ASUS internal cdrom and an external HP CD-
writer 8200
>I had some problems with installig of the HP writer, so
i tried installing
>the software from their disk.
>This has created problems with some drivers.
>In the meantime, I downloaded the updated drivers and
sofware from HP site,
>and I am able to read and write cds.
>
>However,
>
>Each time I start the computer, I get the message '
DEVICES OR APPLICATIONS
>DISABLED'
>when i click for more details - I am given the
suggestion to get an update
>from the ROXIO site.
>but I am not using any roxio software.
>
>I checked the device manager, it seems that the problem
is with a file
>called CDRALW2K.SYS
>
>I tried to remove the cd form the device manager, and
install again, but I
>get the same result.
>
>Any suggestions how I can get rid of this problem ?
>
>
>Thanks
>
>Dan
>
>
>.
>