Hey guys,
I don't have a problem reading a burnt disk, my computer reads bunt disks I have a **** load of old ones :) . My problem is that I keep getting a message says... "Windows cannot read from this disk, the disk may be corrupt , or it may be using a format that is not compatable with windows." I have bunt using thease cd-r's on a laptop, but for some reason my desktop is havin trouble. It is old, very old a compaq 5000 series. Could it be I need to reformat my hard drive, or can I refomat the cd? If anyone could help me out I would appreciate it. Thanks everyone.
Nasty Danny
2006-07-20 14:55:21 · 5 answers · asked by dan l 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Check on http://www.pricewatch.com
you could probably get a Pioneer DVD/CD burner (110 or 111) for (just checked) $38. delivered price. I have about 4 Pioneers and they work like a charm.
Also, Compaqs are well known to be a huge problem. I wouldn't take one if offered for nothing. Nothing but pain.
2006-07-20 15:55:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Older CD players don't recognize the current formats used by burning software. Get a newer CD player, they're only $30. Something made in the last 2 years should read everything.
2006-07-20 15:01:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the device manager and unistall the CD drive and then re-boot the computer. Age of the CD shouldn't have anything to do with this issue, they have been around since the 1980's. Digital is digital. 1010101010101!
2006-07-20 15:58:13 · answer #3 · answered by mittalman53 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um.. Change your CD drive.. This is mostly the source of the problem.. A lot of factors could the the cause too but in this type, it's mostly the CR drive itself..
2006-07-20 15:01:25 · answer #4 · answered by Lei 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will possibly desire to have a DVD rom force to study DVD-R disks. additionally notice the rom force has to have the skill to study dvd-r disks, and DVD+R disks. additionally you may might desire to make valuable it may additionally study RW DVDs(re-writable)
2016-11-02 10:46:23 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋