I dowloaded some music off of LimeWire and now my CD drive does not work. How can I find this and delete it or atleast get my CD to acknowledge that I have CD's in it? I called the computer company and they said it sounded like a file that was download from these music things will corrupt the files that run the CD drive. But, my computer wasn't under warranty anymore so that's all they could tell me. I'm a college student with practically no money so going to somewhere professional is my last resort. I can't run, burn, or watch anything on my computer... please help!
2007-06-03
02:35:42
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ladyusc229
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When a CD is in the drive it doesn't spin and makes this click sound and sometimes grinding sound?
2007-06-03
02:36:31 ·
update #1
Sounds more like a hardware issue than a virus problem. It could simply be worn out. It could also be a bad disk. Check with another disk. However, if you want to rule out malware, you can follow the steps below:
Firstly update and run your anti-virus product. You can also run a free online scan as well as some malware can actually corrupt or disable your resident security products. Here are a few online scans you can run:
Trend - http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
Panda - http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/ActiveScan.htm
Norton - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym
Second download, update and run scans using the following products:
SuperAntispyware
http://superantispyware.com/
Spybot S&D (free version requires manual updating)
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/
AVG AntiSpyware
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/20/lng/us/tpl/v5
Adaware from Lavasoft (free version requires automatic updating)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php
(These programs can be run in Safe Mode after downloading and updating)
Third, after cleaning your system, disable System Restore, reboot and re-enable System Restore when you log back on. This will clear the malware that may still be lurking in System Restore, which could be reinstalled should you need to rollback at some point. Additionally, a reboot may be required to complete the malware removal process.
Lastly, you may also want to install the following tool. It is free and requires you to check for and enable updates manually once a week or so. It uses no system resources.
SpywareBlaster (inoculates, not a spyware removal tool)
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
2007-06-03 02:40:36
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answered by MLM 7
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Well... seems to me that the driver for the CD is corrupted or there is a virus..
There are a couple of things u should do to confirm this!!
1. Download and install an anti-virus program. Even a trial or free version will do..... (U could download AVG or PC-cillin or McCafee)
2. Download and install a adware/spyware removal tool, like ad-aware or spybot.
3. Install a cleaning software like Ccleaner or cleanup!
Boot your windows in Safe mode ( Press F8 when the system starts and then select safe mode!).
Once you are in safe mode, run the above mentioned tools in reverse order.. meaning run Ccleaner and then adware removal tool and then antivirus tool.
Once its done, reboot the system in normal mode and see if the CD-drive works. If it still has problems it means you might have to re-install your windows (by booting into CD-drive) in safe mode!
Try this... hope it works!
2007-06-03 03:00:38
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answered by ozoneair 2
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Cross over from the psychological perspective to the logical for a moment.
Do you have installed an anti-virus program?
Is the anti-virus program up to date?
Have you run a full system scan to detect any active viruses?
Do you have a spyware detector installed?
Up to date?
Full system scan?
Once you've taken care of these obvious things, then check to see how to uninstall/reinstall your cd drivers.
Good Luck
2007-06-03 02:44:00
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answered by snvffy 7
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Doh! You don't have a Mac, do you? That's a shame. Next time you're in the market for a computer (or anything else!) remember that quality costs less than a cheap knock off. Stay as far away from Windows as you can.
2007-06-03 02:49:02
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answered by nospamcwt 5
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go to http://www.malwareremoval.com and seek help there. All of my Virus problems was taken care of there. but in your case, I think the drive is the problem. Go to the site first and if they confirm that you have no virus, then thats the time for you to seek help with the experts
2007-06-03 02:45:25
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answered by Neverwater 2
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Have you ran a full scan? Also delte limwire, it's illegal. iTunes may cost, but it is more secure and reliable. It works on a windows too.
2007-06-03 02:47:45
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answered by alec.singer 1
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For all computer related problems please check out
http://sumiram2006.googlepages.com/combatproblems
It not only gives complete solutions but also offers
free downloads of effective softwares which can detect
and eliminate all spy ware /virus /ad ware /Trojans completely.
2007-06-03 14:10:11
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answered by Anonymous
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