DVD Reader/Writers (2) no longer recognized by WinXPx64

[WileyCoyote]

I swapped the DVD units from 2 computers to troubleshoot a problem in the 2nd computer, and then I swapped them back. However, even though each is recognized properly by the BIOS, neither is recognized as a device in WinXPx64. (Only 1 drive is physically connected at a time, but the problem exists regardless of which drive I have connected.) Curiously, the drive letter (e:) they previously used is still being reserved because a virtual DVD drive I have installed (ELBY CloneDrive SCSI CdRom Device in Device Manager) is still assigned f:

 

There has to be an easy solution for this, but it is evading me. I've searched various troubleshooting sites for a solution, but no luck. Any ideas? By the way, I'm loving my WiseCarePro. Have it scheduled to auto scan and repair every day.

 

Operating system:Microsoft Windows XP (64 bit) Service Pack 2

System root: C:WINDOWS

Available physical memory: 4606 MB

CPU: AMD Athlon 7750 Dual-Core Processor

Drive Info:

C: 233.76 GB

D: 233.76 GB

G: 298.09 GB

Internet Explorer: 8.0

[WileyCoyote]

Sent this problem to you this morning, but have since discovered the problem. Drive now appears to be working fine. Sorry for the bother.