- Hello,"PLEASE HELP!" here's my problem: (*) I've just installed 'Windows Me' via 'Windows 95'; And when 'Windows Me'setup was nearly finished, I received this message on a blue screen: " Your multi-function device(VIA Bus Master PCI IDE controller) has some child devices using 32-bit drivers and others using compatibility-Mode drivers. This configuration is not supported, so your computer has been halted to prevent corruption. After you restar your computer, windows will use compatibility-Mode drivers for each child device attached to this multi-function device. If you want to use 32-bit drivers, you may be able to obtain an update for the device that caused the problem by contacting your hardware manufacture, or you can disable the device. " (*) Then I noticed that: 1-> my CD-Rom drive letter was Lost ! (I am Unable to get access to it, under Windows Me.) 2-> That there was 2 exclamation point on: (Start/Settings/ControlPanel/System/Device manager/: /Hard disk Controller//[ Primary & secondary IDE Controller(dual fifo) ]) 3-> And finally, it's saying in: (Start/Settings/ControlPanel/System/Performance/: /[Compatibility-mode paging reduces overall system performance./ /Drive C(D & E) is using MS-DOS compatibility mode file system]). Note: I've two HDD drive, the second is partionned in 2, wich mean that I've C,D&E. and of course a CD-rom, wich i can't access right now due to the problem I've just explained. (*) Thank You for reading, 'I would apreciate any help !!' Thanx to 'Kevin The Tech Dude' who tried to help me , *_Hey kevin, is there any thing elses i can do ?? -By the way- what's your E-mail? Once again thanx. PLEASE HELP !! Ace_

Check your BIOS setup Make sure your harddrive using LBA mode, not LARGE nor manually specify CHS value good luck

Check you're E-Mail

I have the same problem, after i install the winme and then i install the cd-rw software when i restart the window one of my default cd-rom drive letter lost. Please someone can help.. thanks.

I have the same problem. Kevin, if you sent an email solution, I'd sure also like to have it. Thanks.

I also have a similar problem. Please post that email here or send to me as well!!!! Thanks! -Ben

I also lost my CD\ROM drive when installing Windows ME. I've tried everything and can't fix the problem. Please share any advice that may help me fix this. Thanks!!!