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UPDATE; Today I tried again to access a CD(to install software). [I keep trying after every restart] The drive is in 'this PC menu'. When I try to access(R clk/dble clk) the Drive the menu still freezes, after a while it it clears but does nothing(sometimes says [not responding]. Once when I...

Windows says it is working.

Tried downloading new drivers, but windows insists the drivers are correct and will not allow me to install other ones. I could not find any ]firmware] updates. I have re-installed the CD driver several times. Win 8.1Pro now sees the drive but if I just hover for half a second the menu...

Thanks Kyhi, Finally did the deed, complete clean install after deleting all partitions. Wow, I have a new computer(but not without problems). First problem was with display looking squashed. Checked with Dell. They say my Inspiron 2305 is not compatible with 8.1. More research found hundreds...

Thanks KYHI, That was my thinking, just wanted some input. Wasn't sure about the Win 7 thing. I use Dropbox and Backblaze for back ups. Tried to use external hard drive but it won't recognize the one I have. The enclosure is probably too old for 8.1. Soo..If I completely wipe drive, the boot...

It is my intention to completely wipe my hard drive, removing partitions, etc. Then re-install Window 8.1. I have 2 backups of my data/PC. Are there any concerns I should be aware of? I am fairly tech able but not a programmer. I can follow instructions well. Any advice would be appreciated. I...