CD-ROM Drive Does Not Appear in the Computer Management Snap-in (223449)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
This article was previously published under Q223449

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to share a CD-ROM drive using the Computer Management snap-in, the drive may not be displayed.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if a CD-ROM is not in the CD-ROM drive.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, insert a CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, or use Windows Explorer to share the CD-ROM drive. To share the CD-ROM drive using Windows Explorer, right-click the CD-ROM drive, and then click Sharing.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/29/2003
Keywords:kbprb KB223449
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