1. You are viewing our forum as a guest. For full access please Register. WindowsBBS.com is completely free, paid for by advertisers and donations.

Resolved CD/DVD won't read media

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by amaurer2, 2009/06/21.

  1. 2009/06/21
    amaurer2

    amaurer2 Inactive Thread Starter

    Joined:
    2009/03/15
    Messages:
    123
    Likes Received:
    0
    I have a problem with my CD/DVD not reading anything but game CD's. Is there a setting or something somewhere that I need to check/change? Thanks.
     
    amaurer2,
    #1
  2. 2009/06/21
    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

    Joined:
    2002/05/10
    Messages:
    28,896
    Likes Received:
    389
    Please clarify/expand ....

    The drive reads CD's, but not DVD's ?
     
    PeteC,
    #2


  3. to hide this advert.

  4. 2009/06/21
    amaurer2

    amaurer2 Inactive Thread Starter

    Joined:
    2009/03/15
    Messages:
    123
    Likes Received:
    0
    It won't read music CD's, burned program CD's or DVD's. But if I put in a Cd with a game on it it will read it.
     
    amaurer2,
    #3
  5. 2009/06/21
    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

    Joined:
    2002/05/10
    Messages:
    28,896
    Likes Received:
    389
    Very strange - remove/uninstall the drive in Device Manager and reboot to allow Windows to redetect it.
     
    PeteC,
    #4
  6. 2009/06/21
    amaurer2

    amaurer2 Inactive Thread Starter

    Joined:
    2009/03/15
    Messages:
    123
    Likes Received:
    0
    Okay. I will try it.
     
    amaurer2,
    #5
  7. 2009/06/21
    amaurer2

    amaurer2 Inactive Thread Starter

    Joined:
    2009/03/15
    Messages:
    123
    Likes Received:
    0
    I tried it and it didn't work. The analyze/troubleshoot says that the drive is working properly. The driver update says that it is the latest available. I don't think it's mechanical because it reads CD ROM like games and software. Any other ideas?
     
    amaurer2,
    #6
  8. 2009/06/22
    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

    Joined:
    2002/05/10
    Messages:
    28,896
    Likes Received:
    389
    You may have a codec problem - if you load a music CD can you see the contents in Windows Explorer and if you double click on one of the files does it play?

    Little confused here ....
     
    PeteC,
    #7
  9. 2009/06/22
    amaurer2

    amaurer2 Inactive Thread Starter

    Joined:
    2009/03/15
    Messages:
    123
    Likes Received:
    0
    It doesn't read the CD at all. It won't show that there's any files on the CD or anyhting. The only thing it will read is PC gaming software.
     
    amaurer2,
    #8
  10. 2009/06/22
    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

    Joined:
    2002/05/10
    Messages:
    28,896
    Likes Received:
    389
    Are these purchased or copied music CD's ? - this is baffling.
     
    PeteC,
    #9
  11. 2009/06/22
    amaurer2

    amaurer2 Inactive Thread Starter

    Joined:
    2009/03/15
    Messages:
    123
    Likes Received:
    0
    Copied. Truth be told the machine with the problem is my neighbors. The CD's that I'm using play fine on my machine and in the car. I can't figure it out either. Yopu mentioned a codec problem. Penny for your thoughts.
     
    amaurer2,
    #10
  12. 2009/06/22
    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

    Joined:
    2002/05/10
    Messages:
    28,896
    Likes Received:
    389
    The CD's that play OK on your computer are the same or from the same source, i.e burnt on the same computer, as your neighbor's?

    Do original (not copied) music, etc CD's play on your neighbor's computer OK?

    If so it is not unknown for discs burnt on one make of burner or one make of disc to be unreadable on another computer.

    Are the games CD's original or copies?

    As no files are shown when the CD is opened in Windows Explorer it is not a codec problem - the visibility of the disk contents in Explorer is dependant on the ability of the drive to read the disk - codec problems may arise at the playing stage.
     
    PeteC,
    #11
  13. 2009/06/23
    amaurer2

    amaurer2 Inactive Thread Starter

    Joined:
    2009/03/15
    Messages:
    123
    Likes Received:
    0
    Okay. It was able to read and play music CD's bought from the store but won't read copied music. It also won't burn music. It also won't detect or play DVD's bought from the store or copied DVD's. Very frustrating.
     
    amaurer2,
    #12
  14. 2009/06/23
    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

    Joined:
    2002/05/10
    Messages:
    28,896
    Likes Received:
    389
    I am leaning towards the conclusion that the drive is faulty .....
    DVD-ROM drives have either 2 lasers or a dual wavelength laser - one for CD's, the other for DVD's - necessary because of the packing density of the data - only ~700 Mb on a CD, 4 Gb + on a DVD on disks of physically the same size. Looks like the DVD laser has failed.
    I covered that in an earlier post.
    That is surprising if it will burn data CD's - music is only data. Will it burn data CD's?
     
    PeteC,
    #13
  15. 2009/06/23
    amaurer2

    amaurer2 Inactive Thread Starter

    Joined:
    2009/03/15
    Messages:
    123
    Likes Received:
    0
    It won't recognize a blank disk period. They have an HP Slimline and those things are almost impossible to work on. I would suggest replacing the drive but everything is so cramped I don't think I could do it and I know they can't.
     
    amaurer2,
    #14
  16. 2009/06/23
    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

    Joined:
    2002/05/10
    Messages:
    28,896
    Likes Received:
    389
    Consider an external USB drive?
     
    PeteC,
    #15
  17. 2009/06/23
    amaurer2

    amaurer2 Inactive Thread Starter

    Joined:
    2009/03/15
    Messages:
    123
    Likes Received:
    0
    That's definitely an option to consider.
     
    amaurer2,
    #16

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...