My CD-Rom finally crapped out on me, so I wanted to replace with a cheap generic DVD-Rom. I purchased an Artec 16X and thought it should be a snap, but I cannot get it to boot.

If I install it, it wont get past the black XP boot screen. Earlier it would freeze after boot when it said "new hardware found CD-ROM". I can't get it even to hit windows now.

It will work in safe mode, but not with networking.

If I boot with the power/cable off then reconnect after boot, it works fine. Drive information in Deveice Manager show generic though. Cannot find an Artec driver, though I thought a DVD drive in XP wouldn't need a driver.

Thoughts? maybe it has something to do with the old Creative CD-Rom?