Article ID: 886955 - Last Review: October 9, 2011 - Revision: 2.0

Second optical drive appears in Windows Explorer after you use Windows XP to format a CD-RW or a DVD-RW and then remove and re-insert it in a drive

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SYMPTOMS

When you format a CD-RW or a DVD-RW and then remove and re-insert the medium in a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, a second CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive appears in Windows Explorer. The second CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive uses the same drive letter as the first CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
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CAUSE

This problem occurs because Windows Explorer may not update correctly in this circumstance.
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WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, press F5 to update Windows Explorer.
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STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
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APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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Keywords: 
kbtshoot KB886955
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