Windows 7 Win 7 and USB to ATA/IDE bridge problem

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[FONT=verdana, geneva, lucida, lucida grande, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]I have been trying to connect an IDE internal dvd drive to my laptop running win 7,by way of a USB to ATA/IDE BRIDGE.The problem is,win 7 does not see it.In "devices and printers" the USB to ATA/IDE BRIDGE,shows up as USB to ATA/ATAPI.I was able to do this with Vista.Any ideas? Thanks.[/FONT]

 

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It appears that you are experiencing issues connecting an IDE internal DVD drive to your Windows 7 laptop using a USB to ATA/IDE bridge. The device shows up as USB to ATA/ATAPI in "Devices and Printers" instead of being recognized properly. This issue might be due to compatibility or driver-related issues. Here are a few steps you can try to troubleshoot and resolve this problem: 1. Check Device Manager: - Go to Device Manager by right-clicking on the Start button and selecting "Device Manager." - Look for any devices with exclamation marks or under "Other devices" that might indicate an issue with the USB to ATA/IDE bridge. 2. Update Drivers: - Right-click on the device that appears as USB to ATA/ATAPI in Device Manager. - Select "Update Driver Software" and choose to search automatically for updated driver software online. This might help Windows 7 detect the device correctly. 3. Compatibility Mode: - Try running the driver installation for the USB to ATA/IDE bridge in compatibility mode for Windows Vista. - Right-click on the driver installation file, select "Properties," go to the "Compatibility" tab, and choose to run the program in compatibility mode for Windows Vista. Then run the installation. 4. Check USB Ports: - Test the USB port by connecting other devices to ensure that the port is functioning properly. 5. Check Power Supply: - Ensure that the USB to ATA/IDE bridge is receiving adequate power supply. Some bridges require an external power source to function correctly. 6. Verify IDE Drive Compatibility: - Confirm that the IDE internal DVD drive is compatible with the USB to ATA/IDE bridge. Some drives may not work with certain bridges. 7. Restart the Laptop: - Sometimes a simple restart can help in recognizing newly connected devices. If none of these steps solve the issue, you may need to look for specific drivers for the USB to ATA/IDE bridge that are compatible with Windows 7. You can check the manufacturer's website for updated drivers or contact their support for further assistance.