How do I change my computer setting from enable DMA to disable DMA?

Question

When I tried to burn DVDs I tried changing that setting but it didn't work. Now I can't fcucking play DVDs on my computer! I don't know how to change the settings back to normal.

When I go to "My Computer" the CD drive says "DVD-RW Drive (D:)" it that correct? I thought its suppose to say "DVD-R Drive (D:)"? Does changing DMA settings affect DVD playing?

Answer 1

To disable DMA in Windows 2000 or XP:

Right-click My Computer and select Properties.

Select the Hardware tab when the systems properties window appears.

In the Hardware tab, select the Device Manager button.

Double-click IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers to expand the options.

Under IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers, double-click on the listing to bring up the property dialog box for the Primary IDE channel.

Click on the Advanced settings tab.

Note: If you do not have an advanced settings tab, you may have a vendor accelerator software

package installed. Check Start>Programs for "Intel Application Accelerator" or similar program and remove using the "Add/Remove Programs" Control Panel.

If available, set Transfer Mode for Device 0 and 1 to No DMA. Then select OK.

Your computer asks if you would like to reboot at this point. Select NO.

Repeat steps 5-8 for the Secondary IDE channel.

This time, when you are prompted, select Reboot.

If DMA was disabled in order to flash the firmware on your drive, use this procedure to enable DMA

before using the PlexWriter. If vendor accelerator software was removed in Step 6, reinstall before using the PlexWriter.

Answer 2

That should not affect your DVD playing at all. In fact, if you turn it OFF it should HINDER you from playing. DMA enabled should be MUCH faster. Your problem lies elsewhere.