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CD ROM autoeject

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by epoppe

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I have a user that is running Windows 2000 on a Digital 5000 machine. Her CD ROM drawer opens and closes mysteriously on a regular basis. I wanted to try to disable auto detect for the CD ROM but can't find a setting for it under 2000. It seems to be fairly random. We're talking 5-10 times a day that it opens and closes. Any ideas?

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by retrojohnny

If it happens 5-10 times per day, have the user record at what times it occurs. Then see if there is a pattern... If it seems to be a pattern, one possible answer -might- be one of the prank programs you can download. Check out:

http://www.rjlsoftware.com/software/entertainment/default.shtml

There is a CD-ROM program. From what I remember, these can be set for different time intervals, or to be activated on a certain time/date, or when the user performs a specific action.

It IS a possibility... just rule it out so there's no doubt... Good luck!

by vm

All above is correct, especially with respect to RJL:) Anyway don't forget to check her system for presence of trojans and viruses. This is not harmful under any circumstances.
Good luck!

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