Computer drive not recognizing DVD's anymore.....HP a350n....Help is greatly appreciated! :)?

Question

I have an HP a350n desktop computer. I've had it for about 3, maybe 4 years now. Around a year ago when I got my video iPod, I was able to stick a DVD into the drive and put any dvd in Mp4 format and put it on my iPod. Or I could just watch a DVD on my desktop. What I'm getting at is.......My computer all of a sudden just stopped recognizing DVD's. It will still recognize/burn/play CD's, but when I insert a DVD, I see a little Disk Icon over my mouse like it's processing, but then it stops, the DVD doesn't show up in my computer.....I can't find it anywhere. The driver just isn't recognizing them for some reason. Does anyone know what could possibly be wrong or any way to fix it?


Help is greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

I had a similar problem with a DVD-combo drive. A firmware upgrade to the drive fixed the problem. I would check with the manufacturer of the drive to see if there are any firmware upgrades available. At the same time I would see if there are any driver updates available and install those too.

Answer 2

I had a similar issue wheree the autoplay function didnot work correctly. I could see the CD but programs would not start or run correctly (Like video games which check for the CD) The Autoplay Repair Wizard (first link) fixed this problem.

If these links do not work for you try reinstalling your DVD player software.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Clean your dvd rom if this continues,uninstall your rom then install it again.