My computer cd and dvd drives have started to act up. They are shown in the Bios and light up when the machine is turned on.. I have just replaced both drives and cables,,no joy..The comp. is running a AMD38+ and is almost new. Any of you comp.buffs any ideas.

Bit more info required, not just acting up ! Is the problem that you can't see them anymore? Are they viewable within Disk management (Right Click My Computer - Manage - Disk Management)

A bit more info and we can try to help.

Regards

Rich

yep more info please.... have u tried it with the old cable, theres not point replacing it is its not broke and what ur putting is is the same. that just making problems for ur self.

always remember to KISS with computers (Keep It Simple Stupid)

Have you just installed any adobe software, you may have to start digging round in the registry.
http://www.adobe.com/support/techdocs/328585.html

FFS, lol thats one hell of a bug they managed to get in to nearly ALL there software!