im trying to install paint shop pro 8 with a cd on windowws xp but the install doest start, i go to my computer and click on the D drive and it doesnt work either, i tried installing other CD's and it didnt work. What can be wrong with my computer?
2007-01-04 14:01:30 · 10 answers · asked by Ryan M 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
i havent tried music but i've tried 4 diff. CD's and they dont start up
2007-01-04 14:04:13 · update #1
well im using a laptop, the cd spins for a while and then stops
2007-01-04 14:08:01 · update #2
No errors? Does the cd unit play music? Can you hear it spin up? Sounds like the cd unit itself is bad then. You might try a drive cleaner but it sounds like the lazer is fried.
2007-01-04 14:03:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its possible autorun is disabled on your computer, this is good because it keeps viruses on Cd's from automatically being installed when you put in a CD.
try putting in the CD then when it stops spinning open my computer icon, and right click on the CD drive icon( it may have an icon for paint shop), and click on autorun.
then the install should start
if this doesn't work right click on the CD drive and click open, if it cant open the drive there is some problem with it or the CD.
good luck
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2007-01-07 12:57:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1st, Let's see if the device driver is working:
cl Start
cl Settings
cl Control Panel
cl System
cl Hardware
cl Device Manager
R-cl on the item to be checked. Click Properties.
That will tell you if the item is working properly.
To update the driver:
Start, Settings, Control Panel, System, Hardward, Device Driver
click the icon for the item you want
click the “update driver” button on the toolbar.
If your CD/ROM is working, try installing through the Control Panel's Add/Remove.
2007-01-04 16:32:03 · answer #3 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows has as one of it's features the ability to un-install hardware. It's accessible by RIGHT clicking on "My Computer", then click on "Properties, and the click on the tab that says "Hardware". On the mini-window that shows up, click on "Device Manager", and find the particular drive that's giving you problems. Right click on that drive, and choose "Uninstall". Once you've done that, exit and reboot. When the pc starts up again it should find the drive as "new hardware", and re-install the drivers for it as if it were new. That ought to cause it to perform properly IF it's in good shape. If not, chances are you'll have to replace the drive. Good luck.
2007-01-04 15:02:47 · answer #4 · answered by Jolly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it is an original xp cd it will boot, but you have to watech the screen and it will put up a message press any key to boot from cd, if you don't it will bypass and go to the harddrive. If it is a burned copy, the autostart was probly not put on it
2016-05-23 04:33:20 · answer #5 · answered by Christine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
from your problem I guess your CD-ROM need to check it because I also have this problem.Well the best way is change the new want or use other CD-ROM to check your disc able to read or not.Then switch off your computer and take the CD-ROM and check the cable then still put it back then check it again.Still can't...you have two option only one is take to repair or buy new...
2007-01-04 14:08:16 · answer #6 · answered by johnlee871231 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
turn off your pc open it up unplug the cd drive turn your pc back on then turn it off plug cd drive back in works about 50% of the time if it dont your drive might be dear
2007-01-04 14:07:16 · answer #7 · answered by dubya b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It maybe that your cd drive is broken. Try blowing out your drive with a can of compressed air.
2007-01-04 14:04:49 · answer #8 · answered by micaso1971 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
perhaps the cd is corrupt. if it wont open .. your missing a driver perhaps for installs use the install wizard in ur comp .. you should have one.
2007-01-04 14:04:05 · answer #9 · answered by gypsygirl731 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
may be your computer disabled autorun
2007-01-04 14:23:13 · answer #10 · answered by william zhou 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋