Thanks Rick. I'll try to figure out where it is. I appreciate your help. I
thought MRU had to do with connectivity. <G>
MBO
"Rick Rogers" wrote:
Quote:
> Hi,
>
> If an application you run recently had to load a file from a CD/DVD, then
> that program may have save the location in a MRU (most recently used) list
> in order to locate the file quickly should you need it again. When it's
> loaded, it may be attempting to locate that file, hence the drive activity.
> Should this be the case, then clearing the list in the program's settings
> may resolve your issue.
>
> --
> Best of Luck,
>
> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
> My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com
>
> "MBO" <MBO@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:BCA72A3A-BBA6-49BD-AFDE-56FED9B9CF06@xxxxxx Quote:
> > Hi Rick,
> >
> > I know this is going to be a dumb question, but I'm not sure where to
> > check
> > the MRU settings.
> >
> > Thanks for your help.
> >
> > MBO
> >
> > "Rick Rogers" wrote:
> > Quote:
> >> Hi,
> >>
> >> Make sure it isn't being actively scanned by your antivirus product.
> >> Also,
> >> if the activity seems to be related to one particular program check the
> >> mru
> >> lists and settings of it to see if that is the cause.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Best of Luck,
> >>
> >> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
> >> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> >> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
> >> My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com
> >>
> >> "MBO" <MBO@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> >> news:9D56A97E-27F8-4DFB-AC80-D6889DA8AA32@xxxxxx
> >> > Hi,
> >> > I'm wondering what setting I can access to keep my DVD drive from
> >> > spinning
> >> > up frequently - even when there's no disk in the drive. I know that
> >> > there
> >> > used to be a problem with older versions of Windows where you could
> >> > stop
> >> > this
> >> > from happening, but I'm not sure if this is the same for Vista or how
> >> > to
> >> > stop
> >> > the behavior.
> >> >
> >> > Thanks for any tips you might have.
> >> >
> >> > MBO
> >>
> >> >
>