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Question: When trying to install software using my DVD-Drive, I insert the disk in to the drive and it just spins and does nothing else. I then get an error message: "Only part of a ReadProcessMemory or WriteProcessMemory request was completed." What could be causing this and how can I fix it? Answer: The error message is caused from Windows trying to use a transfer mode that your CD/DVD drive cannot recognize. A more common error http://www.techspot.com/community/topics/need-assistance-in-fixing-i-o-device-error-with-dvd-drive.45984/ message that is seen when this issue arises is: "The request could not be performed because of an I/O device error." However, both error messages yield the same solution. To resolve this issue, you will need to change the transfer mode in your IDE channel properties. Here's how: Go to Start Right click My Computer Select Manage from the http://www.5starsupport.com/xp-faq/1-95.htm resulting menu In the Computer Management window, select Device Manager In the right pane, click to expand IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers Identify your CD/DVD drive in the expanded menu and right click the appropriate drive Select Properties In the Properties windows, click the Advanced Settings tab In the Transfer Mode box that represents your CD/DVD drive (typically Device 1), open the drop down menu and select PIO Only Click OK and exit all windows. If this does not resolve your issue, then you will need to go back using the above procedure and change the Device 1 in step #9 back to "DMA if available". Then, change Device 0 to "PIO Only" in the Transfer Mode box. Device 0: Primary IDE Channel Device 1: Secondary IDE Channel [Top] Site Map | About 5 Star Support | Links | Comments Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Newsletter Archive | Awards Usage of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use Copyright © 2000-2014 5 Star Support All rights reserved.
is not able to perform an Input/Output action (such as reading or copying data) when it is trying to access http://www.tune-your-pc.com/blog/what-is-an-io-device-error-and-how-to-fix-it/ a drive or disk. An I/O error can occur with different types of hardware https://www.techwalla.com/articles/how-to-fix-an-io-device-error devices or media, such as: External hard drives SD cards USB flash drives or pen drives CD-Rom or DVD drives CD or DVD discs Common IO Error Messages The most common IO error messages and codes are: “The request could not be performed because of an I/O device error.” “Only part of a device error readprocessmemory or writeprocessmemory request was completed.” I/O Error codes: error 6, error 21, error 103, error 105, error 131 Causes of an IO Device Error I/O error issues might occur for any of the following reasons: Windows is trying to use a transfer mode that the hardware device cannot use. The hardware device that you are trying to access is damaged or defective. The hardware drivers i/o device error are damaged or incompatible. There is a connection problem, such as a bad cable. The CD or DVD disk that you are trying to access is dirty or damaged. First Steps to Resolve I/O Device Error Problems Before you continu you should first perform the following steps: Restart your computer, and then try to access the drive or disk again. Use a cleaner disc to clean the disk. If you have another computer available, try to access the data on the drive or disk with the other PC to confirm that the drive or disk is not damaged. If you do not have another computer available, try a different disk to make sure that the problem is with the computer and not with the original disk. If the problem is fixed and you no longer get the error message, you are finished. If the problem remains, continue to the next paragraph. How to Fix I/O Device errors? There are several solutions that you can use to troubleshoot and try to fix an I/O errors. Try these solutions in the following order: Solution 1: Make certain that all cables are connected correctly If the drive is an external
ProductsHomearound the homeproductivityHow to Fix an I/O Device ErrorHow to Fix an I/O Device ErrorBy Ron PriceI/O device errors are caused by minor issues, improper connections, obsolete device drivers or configuration errors. Fix by restarting or changing settings.Since an I/O device error occurs when the Windows OS is attempting to use a transfer mode that is not available or not recognized to or from an input, storage or output device -- such as external hard disk drives, DVDs and CDs, SD cards and USB devices -- the errors can often be fixed by updating a device driver. Sometimes, the cause is a fault in the hardware, connections, or configuration of a device, and a few basic troubleshooting steps can identify it in most cases.Step 1Close the Warning box by clicking on the OK button.Step 2Display the Charm bar by moving the mouse pointer to the the lower-right corner of the screen or on a touchscreen, swipe your finger in from the right edge of the screen. Click or tap on the Settings icon.Click or tap on the Power icon, which displays a two- or three-item menu. Click or tap on Restart.Step 3Redo the same actions or activities you were doing when the error first occurred. If the error doesn't reoccur, the issue is solved. Otherwise, continue on to the next step.Step 4Since device I/O errors are commonly caused by issues with external drives or peripherals, check the connection, usually a USB connection, and make sure it's correct and snug. If the connection doesn't appear to be the issue, connect the external device to a different computer to see if the same error occurs. If so, the problem is with the device itself, the connecting cable or connector, or perhaps in the device driver.TipIf a Device I/O Error involves a DVD, CD-ROM or other type of removable media, the problem may be the medium itself. You should also verify the medium elsewhere, just to be sure it isn't the cause of the error.Step 5Another common error, especially on devices just installed or attached to a computer, is the DMA