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What could be the problem? by lrac522 on 06-25-2007 at 11:01 PM
I have this combo DVD ROM Drive with Burner (Not a DVD burner) that worked ok until I have re-done my system. From then the drive can't read any cd's except DVD's, it plays DVD quite ok but anything else it ask to insert disc in drive. What could be wrong? Thanks in advance. Hi all... 
RE: What could be the problem? by deAd on 06-25-2007 at 11:14 PM
I have the same problem except I don't know if it reads DVDs or not. The drive is different in that it only reads and doesn't burn at all. It stopped working randomly and I don't know why..
RE: What could be the problem? by CookieRevised on 06-25-2007 at 11:21 PM
Check your drivers and make sure you have installed the proper drivers from the manufacture for the DVD drive. Also try to remove them and install them again...
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RE: What could be the problem? by Sunshine on 06-25-2007 at 11:22 PM
Any drivers or software that came with the drive? I remember my DVD/CD-ROM reader/writer combo wouldn't play DVDs (don't know if it played CD-ROM at that time as i generally use my CD-ROM reader for that) at some point...until i reinstalled PowerDVD that came with it.
RE: What could be the problem? by Jarrod on 06-26-2007 at 09:46 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Sunshine
drivers or software that came with the drive?
as far as i know normal dvd drives and cd drives don't have drivers they have packaged software and reinstalling them probally won't do much
the drivers are provided by windows unless you use a light scribe or something i would suggest u just mucked up the head or something about the physical drive.
i suggest getting a new one i paid more for my mouse than i paid for a dvd burner
RE: RE: What could be the problem? by lrac522 on 06-26-2007 at 07:19 PM
quote:I think you are absolutely right...
Originally posted by xen0h
as far as i know normal dvd drives and cd drives don't have drivers they have packaged software and reinstalling them probally won't do much
the drivers are provided by windows unless you use a light scribe or something i would suggest u just mucked up the head or something about the physical drive.
i suggest getting a new one i paid more for my mouse than i paid for a dvd burner
RE: What could be the problem? by Phillip on 06-26-2007 at 08:28 PM
You should be able to get firmware updates off the manufactures website that fix little errors like these.
It has helped my friend out when he could only play DVD's
RE: What could be the problem? by Jarrod on 06-26-2007 at 09:37 PM
quote:
Originally posted by lrac522
I have this combo DVD ROM Drive with Burner (Not a DVD burner) that worked ok until I have re-done my system
quote:
Originally posted by Phillip
You should be able to get firmware updates off the manufactures website that fix little errors like these.
It has helped my friend out when he could only play DVD's
it is probaly not a firmware problem because it used to work fine your drive probaly is getting old and forgoten how to read cds
[edit: removed not funny joke]
RE: What could be the problem? by andrewdodd13 on 06-26-2007 at 10:48 PM
Check that the drivers for your IDE/SATA controller are installed correctly and are up to date. If that doesn't work:
Does the drive make funny noises (as if it's trying to read the disk but can't) when trying to access a CD? If it does, then try cleaning the lens with special lens cleaning materials and fluid. (Whatever you do, don't use your fingers [fingerprints] or a random cloth [dust, sharp materials could scratch the lens]). The lens has a different read pattern for DVDs than CDs so if only part of the lens is covered / dirty this may be the problem.
If it doesn't make funny noises, find a bootable CD and try to boot to it from the BIOS. If it doesn't boot, then the drive is likely screwed. If it does boot, then there's a driver / configuration error with your Windows install.
RE: What could be the problem? by CookieRevised on 06-27-2007 at 11:36 PM
quote:Each dvd/cd drive does come with drivers. And installing them does provide more (or better) functionality. Of course Windows has generic drivers for most brands, but that is just for basic support.
Originally posted by lrac522
quote:I think you are absolutely right...
Originally posted by xen0h
as far as i know normal dvd drives and cd drives don't have drivers they have packaged software and reinstalling them probally won't do much the drivers are provided by windows unless you use a light scribe or something i would suggest u just mucked up the head or something about the physical drive. i suggest getting a new one i paid more for my mouse than i paid for a dvd burner
As for buying a new one, that is true though, they cost very little. If my drive would mallfunction I wouldn't bother trying to fix it either and I would just buy a new one...
RE: RE: What could be the problem? by lrac522 on 06-28-2007 at 04:31 AM
quote:At first I only mentioned one drive but it's actually two, the other one is just an ordinary burner and that one has also became a dunce, it reads nothing at all anymore. I have seen a CD Rom Drive icon on the task bar that says something about firmware update, I have not connected the system to the internet yet to find out if that will help but if not i guess I have to do as you suggested, get new ones. Thank you all for your kind help.
Each dvd/cd drive does come with drivers. And installing them does provide more (or better) functionality. Of course Windows has generic drivers for most brands, but that is just for basic support.
As for buying a new one, that is true though, they cost very little. If my drive would mallfunction I wouldn't bother trying to fix it either and I would just buy a new one...