T61: Windows needs to install driver software for your ATA Device-help!!

Every once in a while after I turn on my laptop I get this message: "Windows needs to install driver software for your ATA Device." WTF? REALLY W-T-F? I am not computer illiterate When I reinstall the driver (from the site) it works. Then I turn on the computer and get the same message. PLEASE HELP... W-T-F?????????
The DVD player has been out of commission all of May so far.  I can't stand this.  What is happening?
I can't even download the driver from Lenovo.
PLEASE HELP.
Thanks in advance.
You are a God if you can't help me fix this.
Moderator note: Type added to subject line for clarity. The title of a thread should accurately reflect the subject of the discussion and be as technically specific as possible as stated in the forum rules.
Message Edited by Agotthelf on 30-05-2009 08:21 AM

Welcome to the forum!
Since I'm not quite certain that God frequents this forum, would you please tell us the model number and operating system of your ThinkPad and we'll take it from there...
Cheers,
George
In daily use: R60F, R500F, T61, T410
Collecting dust: T60
Enjoying retirement: A31p, T42p,
Non-ThinkPads: Panasonic CF-31 & CF-52, HP 8760W
Starting Thursday, 08/14/2014 I'll be away from the forums until further notice. Please do NOT send private messages since I won't be able to read them. Thank you.

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