Hard drive error code

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My PC seemed to be working fine until recently when I noticed that my CD-ROM drive wasn't being shown by Windows. On inspecting Device Manager in the System Control Panel, I found a fault on my hard drive controller, with an error code 10 against it. What does this mean and how can I fix it? My CD-ROM is four years old and a Panasonic six-speed unit.

Device Manager error code 10 means the device failed to start: it is missing or not working properly.

Check all the connections and power to the device. A cable has probably become loose, but given the age of your CD-ROM drive it may have failed.

Below is the full list of error codes as listed on the Microsoft Knowledgebase.

Code 1. The system has not had a chance to configure the device.
Code 2. The device loader failed to load a device.
Code 3. The system has run out of memory.
Code 4. The INF file for this device is incorrect. If the recommended solution fails to resolve the error, contact the hardware's manufacturer for an updated INF file.
Code 5. A device requested a resource type for which there is no arbitrator (I think that boils down to 'it wanted something it can't have!').
Code 6. There is a conflict between this device and another device. Solution: follow the advice in 'Troubleshooting Conflicting Hardware' in Windows Help.
Code 7. No configuration can be performed on the device. If the device works correctly, ignore the error - otherwise, follow the recommended solution. If the device still doesn't work correctly, obtain an updated driver.
Code 8. The device loader for a device could not be found. For example, the INF file for the device may refer to a missing or invalid file. Solution: as for code 4.
Code 9. The information about this device in the Registry is invalid. If the recommended solution does not solve the problem, contact the device manufacturer for advice.
Code 10. The device failed to start - for example, it is missing or not working properly. Solution: check all connections and power to the device.
Code 11. The device failed.
Code 12. The device requested a resource that was not available, perhaps because it is in use by another device or because the system is out of resources. Solution: as for code 6.
Code 13. The device failed due to a problem in the device driver.
Code 14. The device has a problem. Try shutting down and then restarting your computer.
Code 15. The device has a resource conflict with another device's resources. Solution: as for code 6.
Code 16. The device was not fully detected. All of its resources may not be recorded. Solution: click the Resources tab in the device properties to manually enter the settings.
Code 17. The device is a multiple-function device and the INF file contains invalid information on how to split the resources between functions. Solution: as for code 4.
Code 18. An error occurred and the device must be reinstalled.
Code 19. The Registry returned an unknown result.
Code 20. The VxD Loader returned an unknown result. This could denote a version mismatch between the device driver and the operating system.
Code 21. The device has a problem that may be resolved by shutting down and then restarting your computer.
Code 22. This means that the device is disabled in this configuration. Solution: enable it in the Device Usage box in the device properties.
Code 23. This means the device loader delayed the start of a device and then failed to inform Windows 95 when it was ready to start the device. Solution: you should give it a quick smack and tell it to pay attention.
Code 24. The device was not found: for example, it is missing or isn't working properly. Solution: as for code 10.
Code 25. This occurs only during the first reboot in Windows 95 Setup. Nobody has ever seen it!
Code 26. A device failed to load or there is a problem in the device driver such as a corrupt file. If the recommended solution doesn't help, try replacing or updating the driver.
Code 27. The part of the Registry describing possible resources for a device is inconsistent.
Code 28. The device was not installed completely. Solution: click the Driver tab in the device properties, then click Change Driver to update the driver.
Code 29. The device has been disabled because it does not work properly with Windows 95. Solution: contact the device manufacturer for assistance.
Code 30. An IRQ cannot be shared. This usually means that a real-mode driver (loaded in config.sys or autoexec.bat) is using the IRQ. Remove it.