BCDEdit.exe Syntax to Remove DVD-Rom from Boot


i receive error message in event viewer each time reboot windows 2008 standard r2 64 bit server.  error message indicates cd/dvd rom not loaded.  server not have cd/dvd rom drive.  did use external dvd drive load os.  however, dvd drive no longer connected server.  appears need use bcdedit.exe edit boot devices.  have made several unsuccessful attempts @ syntax remove dvd rom boot bcdedit utility.  could please help?  tia 

hi,

it seems device driver still running when booting computer. please try following steps see if can fix issue:

1. right click computer , chooses properties.

2. click "advanced system settings", , click "environment variables"

3. click "new" under "system variables"

4. enter "devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices" (without quotations) in variable name, , set variable value 1.

5. click ok apply change.

6. right click computer, choose properties, , choose hardware tab, click device manager.

7. enter device manager, , choose "view" tab , "click show hidden devices".

8. check if there cdrom listed. if so, right click on , choose uninstall.



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