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Thread ID: 32825	2003-04-29 05:52:00	How do I use one cd drive on two networked computers?	Swaziman (3694)	Press F1

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139813	2003-04-29 05:52:00	I have networked two computers together, but only one has a cd drive. I can access the cd drive from both computers but the computer without the cd drive doesnt recognise the drive as a cd-rom drive. What can I do?	Swaziman (3694)
139814	2003-04-29 05:57:00	Do you have to use the functions as a CD ROM drive? It can still read the data on the drive without it looking like a CD ROm drive.	somebody (208)
139815	2003-04-29 06:32:00	Nothing As a workaround remove the cd drive and fit to the second computer Ensure both computers a switched off when this is done. Start the computer with the cd drive. repeat when required by the first computer. An alternative solution is to purchase another cd drive.	Merlin (503)
139816	2003-04-29 06:45:00	is that a problem ???? ;-) as long as your not trying to to rip cd's or burn cd's it shouldn't be much of a problem. just access it as a you would any other drive.	tweak'e (174)
139817	2003-04-30 08:54:00	It does read the data without it looking like a cd drive, but I do need it to function like a proper cd drive, If you know how to set it as a proper drive so that it is recognised by my computer as a drive not a file then I would appreciate it if you could tell me how.	Swaziman (3694)
139818	2003-04-30 09:00:00	The drive is in my dads computer and I dont think he would be too pleased if I kept on taking it out of his computer and putting it into mine. Also I have a slimline Compaq computer case so I cant fit his cd drive in my computer, I would need a slim cd drive or an external one, neither of which I have the money for at the moment. I can afford a normal size internal drive though, so if I it is possible to use an internal cd drive externally that would probably be the best solution. I would only need to get a few cables from Dick Smith Electronics or a similar store. I dont however want to run the drive in an external drive bay, they are too expensive.	Swaziman (3694)
139819	2003-04-30 09:18:00	both comp have a network card then get them to work w/ each other. double click on network neighborhood and map the cd drive (right click??) - that cd drive need to be shared on that pc b4. when u map it, it will be like g: or such as..... u can plock a cd in it and access it using the other pc. use a crossover cable. ms network installed, ms network logon, printer and file sharing installed - all under control panel --> network. click add if not there already. may need the windows cd. same password and username need to be installed on both PCs. u have to logon when accessing the drive via the network. tell us how u get on.... u know how to network rite?? i suggest both to have 100 speed network cards.... Nomad.	nomad (3693)
139820	2003-04-30 09:18:00	Share the cd - refer to MS for setting up a Workgroup For installation of Windows Access the drive using a DOS boot disk with network drivers relating to the Compaq network card - search Google for how to create/obtain one In Windows Create a Workgroup - use the same name as above For access to the cd create a mapped drive in My Computer - refer MS for this. The cd will appear as a 'normal' shared drive with the following restrictions: No autorun on the Compaq - not possible to access the hardware on another computer No write access - not possible to write to a read-only cd and for the above reason. Also CD burning is not possible from the Compaq.	Merlin (503)
139821	2003-04-30 09:22:00	sorry did not read question carefully. so u have networked. well done :D does not recognised. well use a cd clone proggy. maybe someone knows one or else google it. should be able to clone via the network drive. i have a dvd/cd drive on each pc :p	nomad (3693)
139822	2003-05-01 10:30:00	Possible Get a long IDE cable - custom made may be required - and a power cable extension . A custom made speaker cable may also be necessary . Ensure antistatic precautions are taken . Position carefully and connect the CD drive . ------------ All care and no responsibility	Merlin (503)
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