because it doesn't start automatically, it says "insert a disc" when there's one already in there. Help!!! Do I need to uninstall my cd drive and try to re-install???? And if so, how do I do that? Thanks so much!
2007-04-03 07:18:44 · 7 answers · asked by Staci S 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Hi. The CD drive can be uninstalled by right clicking on 'My Computer' select Properties, then Hardware, the Device manager. Find the drive, right click, select uninstall. . Reboot and your PC will find and install the drive. If this doesn't work you may have bad media.
2007-04-03 07:23:42 · answer #1 · answered by Cirric 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps I think the CD is empty. If it is not, the lead in and lead out data might be corrupted. Try not to stress your drive by inserting this again and again. Your CD Drive is not at all at fault. Only the CD is at fault. Try writing any data using your CD writing software. I think it will work. One more option is check it on your friends' systems. You will know whether your CD or CD Drive is at fault.
2007-04-03 14:35:51 · answer #2 · answered by Amshu G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the cd you placed in the cd/rw drive is one you created at an earlier date it may be corrupt that's the main cause of the message you received all you need to do is place a good disk in the drive for it to work
2007-04-03 14:23:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it happens to all type of Cd's? CD or DVD Rom is using an Optical Pickup (Laser Transmitting). A component in it call LD (Laser Diode). It's power of emitting laser beam will become lesser due to lots of 'reading' CD/DVD surface. It will not 'reading' at all if the LD 'dies'. (Cannot be repaired, unless you have the machine.) Sometime CD/DVD Rom cannot 'read' because of dirty LENS (part of Optical Pickup). You can clean it with appropriate CD Rom cleaner like 'Video CD Lens Cleaner'. Available in market. You also have to make sure your CD/DVD is clean from dust, finger marks, oil or else. If you still get the same result, I suggest you buy a new CD/DVD Rom.
2007-04-03 14:47:08 · answer #4 · answered by Jan Istana 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In your start menu you'll see an option that says "run" click that and type in the cd drive. The drive is different on different computers, mine personally is the D so you type d:// that will promt the cd drive to run... hope this helps.
2007-04-03 14:26:47 · answer #5 · answered by Nicole K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do what cirric said, In addition delete all links to the CD drive before rebooting. Try to reinstall your media
2007-04-03 14:32:39 · answer #6 · answered by good-for-all 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The disc may be corrupted or not readable if you can read others dics like Sony or something brandy your cd-rw is fine!
2007-04-03 14:22:59 · answer #7 · answered by shtarkel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋