My computer will not install programs from a CD-Rom.?

Question

I have a new computer. It will play DVDs, but when I try to install a new program from a CD-Rom, the computer doesn't do anything. It should auto install. Then when I look in MY computer, it says E:DVD. When I click it open, it doesn't show anything that is on the disk.

Thanks for your answers so far. I have tried the START>RUN>BROWSE, but no files show up when I click on the E:DVD. Also, this happens with all CD-Roms that I put in the computer. I only have one CD/DVD drive. I will try the other suggestions. Thanks. keep 'em coming.

Answer 1

You can make sure auto run is set as default in the registry by
Click Start, then Click Run
Type regedit
Click OK
Click >
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>
SYSTEM>
CurrentControlSet>
Services>
Cdrom>
Double click "Autorun" the value should be set to 1

You can also get the cd to install by
Start>Run>Browse: look the the cd device that the cd is located in then open the cd and choose all files then look for setup.exe. You should then be able to install the program

Answer 2

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Answer 3

its either the CD is scratched or damaged OR the CD Drive is busted. I suggest to buy a new DVD burner, they're cheap these days.....check

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Answer 4

Click on MY COMPUTER
Click on your DVD drive
RIGHT CLICK, then Click on PROPERTIES
Click on AUTORUN
Select the appropriate action for each