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AnthonyB
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Registered: ‎11-30-2009
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Extra CD shows up when plugging in my drive

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‎11-30-2009 03:24 PM

What's the **bleep**ing deal with that CD player that comes up when I plug in my drive.   Do i really need it to use my drive.

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Someone
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Registered: ‎12-02-2009
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Re: Extra CD shows up when plugging in my drive

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‎12-02-2009 09:40 AM

You can hide it by following the instructions in the link below:

 

http://wdc.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/wdc.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=3835

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JohnC-
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Registered: ‎12-03-2009
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Re: Extra CD shows up when plugging in my drive

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‎12-03-2009 10:54 AM

The CD included option backup software and is not requested for the drive to function. Like post above you can disable the Virtual CD.

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IPADDRESS
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Registered: ‎12-10-2009
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Re: Extra CD shows up when plugging in my drive

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‎12-10-2009 09:51 AM

No Need of using Smart ware, it will just help you to backup your data automatically.

 

You can disable the CD, Follow KB article : 3835

 

http://wdc.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/wdc.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=3835&p_created=1256946237&p_...

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