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DVD-RW Drive not working

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by Rytaran, 2009/11/13.

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    Rytaran

    Rytaran Inactive Thread Starter

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    My DVD-RW drive has just, as the title states, stopped working. When I put a disc in nothing happens and when I check My Computer the symbol for the drive doesn't show that a disc is in it. When I right-click properties, the installation for Wordperfect 12 loads and asks for the setup exe.

    Any suggestions would be greatly welcomed at the moment.
     
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    Evan Omo

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    Steve R Jones

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    Rytaran

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    Thanks, I'll check this stuff out :)
     
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    Rytaran

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    Ok, it the diagnostic said that the media format on the disc may not be supported, but other than that it was no help. I've tried to load "WoW: Wrath of the Lich King" and "Sins of a Solar Empire" into it, and neither have worked. Any other suggestions?
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    Trying a different drive is always a good idea;)
     
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    Rytaran

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    If I had another drive that wouldn't be a problem, lol
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    A cleaning kit is 10 to 15 dollars...A new drive isn't too much more.

    How old is the current drive?
    Will it Not read cd's or dvd's or both?
     
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