my computer quit playing disc's and i can't install my printer. can somebody help me?

Answer 1

Well, you can buy a new exteral CD drive, or just switch out your CD drive.

BUT!
Fortunately, most if not all drivers can be found in the internet.

Go to google and type in the name of the printer followed by driver.
(Ex. Canon i250 Driver)
You should find what you're looking for.
If you need help then email me and I'll help you search for it.

Answer 2

Oh oh. Well I see 2 probabilities.
1. The cd drive needs repair.
2. The virus needs to be removed.

The easiest for you to check is the virus. If you have a pc, download McAfee stinger (free) and follow the instructions. You will have to turn of the 'System Restore' function to delete a virus that resides there. Then turn it back on after the Stinger has scanned the computer.
Stinger:
http://download.nai.com/products/mcafee-avert/stng260.exe

If the drive is not working, there could be either a software corruption: reinstall the drive.
Or a hardware problem: repair or replace the drive.

You need to be sure that you don't have a virus. If you do, it will just keep messing up your system until you can't use your pc any more.

;-D Computers are very useful, but can be a real pain!

Answer 3

You may have somehow disabled autorun..To fix this

(Windows 95/98/Me)
1. Access the System Properties Dialog. Using Control Panel: My Computer: Properties or Explorer: My Computer: Properties.

2. Select the Device Manager tab.

3. Select the CD-ROM folder.

4. Select the entry for your CD-ROM drive.

5. Select Properties.

6. Select the Settings tab.

7. Turn on the Auto insert notification option.

8. Select OK.

9. Select OK


(Windows XP)

1. Open Windows Explorer by pressing the Windows + "e" key.

2. Right-click the desired CD-ROM and select Properties from the menu.

3. Select the AutoPlay tab.

4. Select each item from the pulldown list and for the Action to perform, pick the apporpriate action to take if enabling autorun.

5. Select OK.

Answer 4

Go to your printers web site. Download the printer drivers and install them from your hard drive.

Answer 5

You may be able to load the printer software from the company web site. Good luck!

Answer 6

Is your CD ROM is accessible i.e if you put any data Cd's in it are you able to read. if not change your CD ROM else try installing the software you use to play your disc. if your using windows as OS then try re-installing your windows.

Answer 7

The first guy had a solution that should work.
You could also try cleaning your CD Drive so it can read the CD.

Answer 8

i had same problems last time, i insert a cd to my cdrom but it failed to read what's inside my cd,

i opened my cpu, then unplug the flat/wide cables, the one attached to the mother board, then i stretched them, like massaging the cables, it work on my cdrom, well i hope it work on yours, there's nothing wrong if would try it too.