dvds used to play fine on my laptop but out of the blue it stopped now dvds just spin and the computer says there is nothing in the c drive. what could be the problem??
2006-11-16 06:41:03 · 11 answers · asked by jimlock1981 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
the DVD decder probably got delted some how
2006-11-16 06:42:30 · answer #1 · answered by Tucker 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most probably your DvD player has were out. Uninstall the codec pack. Now to check if you DvD player is still good go to my computer and have a look at the DVD RW DRIVE. insert a dvd/cd, if a name (name can be anything numbers, random alphabets) appears on the DVD DRIVE is all right, but if this does not happen then your DvD Drive has were out. Next if the DVD Drive is all right select the drive and then right click the drive. Go to open with and you will find a number of applications if it is a Video DVD select vlc player if audio then select winamp or windows media player. I am a technician.
2016-03-28 22:40:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to someone who can fix computers. One thing I run across in working on computers/laptops is that they have little plugs in them that can work their way loose. Have someone check that out for you. Just open the drive and see if any plugs are loose.
Or, it could be that the laser is not working right. put in CDs and see if they work or not either.
Or, something corrupted some drivers on your laptop for the DVD drive.
Maybe something else altogether, but those are my main guesses.
2006-11-16 06:52:39 · answer #3 · answered by joannaserah 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What is the Media Player you are using?
Windows Media Player does not play some DVD's. I use WinDVD personally. Another thing is that maybe the lens is dirty, Also the DVD maybe scratched. Good luck
2006-11-16 06:46:30 · answer #4 · answered by Beavis 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think that your DVD driver is missing/corrupt and you can verify this by looking at your 'Device Manager' ie. Alongside CD/DVD you might see an exclamation mark (!), if this is so or even if it isn't, I would advise you to remove the device then restart your computer. Windows will find the drivers and re-install your DVD.
1. Right click My Computer
2. Select Properties
3. Click on Hardware
4. Click on Device Manager
5. Click on (+) by DVD/CD Rom Drives
6. Right click on your DVD
7. Uninstall and reboot your computer.
2006-11-16 07:05:47 · answer #5 · answered by Jimbo 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
disconnect your dvd drive, switch off your comp then connect your dvd drive back on, switch on your comp then it should say new hardware found go through the usual stuff with connection wizard then hey presto your back up and running!
2006-11-16 06:52:40 · answer #6 · answered by steven m 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
u should put your laptop on your lap and get someone to sit on top of it and u got a laptop that plays cause u'll be shouting on the weight your legs are carrying.why not buy a normal pc so your legs wont be tired.
2006-11-16 06:46:59 · answer #7 · answered by Terance i 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do maintenance on your DVD drive and disk.
2006-11-16 06:43:39 · answer #8 · answered by jetkidz 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If your computer is not working properly while you are working on it, it could be a problem with device drivers, hardware or software.
Detailed instructions at http://tinyurl.com/yk5zpr
2006-11-17 04:47:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
mabe the disk is scratched or really dusty
2006-11-16 06:43:34 · answer #10 · answered by havanahnights07 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋