Dell Inspiron code 41 hardware missing!

I am pretty convinced that I have a hardware failure but Windrivers is my failsafe. 1st. the specs: Dell Inspiron 2650 1.8gz 128 ram 20 gig hd Win Xp home w/SP2 Mat****a UJDA360 CD-RW highspeed. No new cd writing software has been added and I am checking the registry for errors now. Windows says that the hardware is missing but that the drivers are loaded (code 41).:redeyes:

Is probably the filters... follow this I know it doesn't mention code 41, but it can happen.

Well guess who was right again I removed the filters & now I owe you. Thanks again!

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:rolleyes: We will see if Ive learned anything as I have a six week old ACER Aspire 3050 ( no warranty) and very similar symptoms on my bench now.