WTF is atapi.sys
HoLoCroN said:
Have you tried loading SP1 yet? That might help.
I can't remember if I installed SP1a in there or not. Some how I don't think i have.
But i have having a problem there. I try to install SP1a, and I get the following error message :-
SERVICE PACK 1 Setup Error
The file C:\winnt\system32\drivers\atapi.sys is open or in use by another application.
Close all other applications and click Retry.
This leads me to the next question of, what is atapi.sys? And how do i terminate it? Becuase in not in the Task Manager.
On other strange bit of computer behavour is that I have some sort of virtual drive showing up under my computer. This has been there for some time, but I have no idea how it got there.
Would programs like Alcohol 120% or Nero 6 Ultra cause some thing like this?
So far, the plan of action is to re-install SP1a. But in oder to do that, I need to get passed this atapi.sys issue.
SO I am going to try the following :-
* Remove both opitcal drives and install SP1a.
* Remove CD burning programs (Nero and Alcohal 120%) and install SP1a.
* Remove 200Gb hard drive and install SP1a.
* Combination of the above.
If you got any other suggestions, i am all ears. I am just not in the mood to format right now.