Toshiba SD-R2102 DVD-ROM Driver

Applies to
Toshiba SD-R2102 CD-RW/DVD-ROM COMBINATION MOBILE DRIVE

Author
Toshiba

FileSize
n/a

Description

Toshiba has mentioned clearly in its website that there is no need for a unique device driver for Toshiba SD-R2102 drive in Windows 98/2000/NT/XP system. In fact, after you have install the drive, it should be recognized automatically by your Windows systems.

However, after browsing through several forums, I noticed that some users are having problems with drive not recognized or unable to read DVD correctly. After digging deeper, here is the few possibility and solution.

Problem: Cannot see Toshiba SD-R2102 in Windows

Solution:You will problably have to delete the upper and lower filters in the registry. Please visit the Microsoft link here and follow the instructions posted there.

Problem: Can see the drive in hardware Device Manager but having yellow mark beside the drive name.

Solution (From HP Support):

• Restart the computer.
• Press F2 key after you find Blue HP logo during Startup.
• Access the BIOS menu (Main or Exit) and select the option \"Get Default Values\".
• Save the settings and Exit to load Windows.

The BIOS of the computer will be set to default.

Steps to reinstall Combo drive from Device Manager:

• Click Start and then Control Panel.
• Double-click System.
• Click Hardware tab.
• Click Device Manager button.
• Click \"+\" sign for \"CD-ROM/DVD\".
• Right-click the listed information and select \"Uninstall\".
• Click Ok to remove.
• Restart the system. It will restore a fresh copy of device drivers.