Computer freeze

Right click on "My Computer" Icon select Properties> Device Manager> see if you CD drive is listed. Make note of anything that is Yellow or Red.

All I see is CD-Rom, nothing red or yellow. When I open Create CD and click on CD Copier I get a message "CD Copier could not detect any supported CD Recorders. Please ensure that your CD Recorder is properly connected. If problem persists, please re-install Easy CD Creator". Well, I have re-installed Easy CD Creator and nothing has changed. Also, when I re-boot the computer I get a message that a required DLL path could not be found: IDSTRAFFICPIPE.DLL Could this have anything to do with my problem?

IDSTRAFFICPIPE.DLL is a file for your FireWall. Info here:
http://www.netguide.co.nz/knowhow/helpdesk…item.php?id=504

Does your CD Rom drive read CD's?

I will try the fix for the DLL file that you sent. Yes, my CD Rom drive reads CD's. I do recall that in Windows Explorer that the E: drive was listed (along with A & D). I can push the button and open my D: drive but get no response from the other (I think maybe it's in the Twilight Zone?)

The E drive CD may have shot craps if the door doesn't even open. Only thing I can suggest is to un-install it through Device Manager and reboot to see if Windows reconizes it and wants to install it.

When I open My Computer and click on DirectCD Drive (E) I get a message that E:\ is not accessible. This folder was moved or removed. Also I'm not too sure of what to do about that DLL path.

Search for IDSTRAFFICPIPE.DLL , copy the file to:
C:\Windows\System

Right click on "My Computer" Icon select Properties> Device Manager>
Right Click on the CD Drive that you want to delete and Select Delete.

Reboot.

That's just it, I can't find the drive that I want to delete. Also, I did a search for the DLL file and could not find it on my computer (I used the Find Files feature). I do appreciate your patience.

Try un-installing the firewall and re-install it. Check for updates for the firewall. Try re-installing the DirectCD software or try updaing it.

Well, I seem to have the firewall installed correctly. However, after installing the Create CD I get a message that there is no supported CD-R/CD-RW drive. I guess I've lost the capability to copy CDs (I don't know why, but I'm tired of messing with this). Anyway, thank you for all your help with this.

Sounds like the CD Drive died to me. You're more then welcome. Glad we were able to help Peace be with you

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