PC hardware: Help! DVD drive doesn't recognize music CDs anymore
- 5/15/09 12:59 PM
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by lyndaschat - 5/15/09 7:05 PM In reply to: Help! DVD drive doesn't recognize music CDs anymore by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I would like to add that any time you run into a software problem, which I believe this is...
Think back to if you have installed any new software previous to the problem, then uninstall what it was, or at least know that this could have taken over as being your default program. Or go to the properties of the file and choose what program you want to open it.. and check the box that says you want it to open that file extension all the time.
here is the answer
by rebootbill - 5/15/09 7:10 PM In reply to: Help! DVD drive doesn't recognize music CDs anymore by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
open windows explorer, find the cd/dvd player, right click on it, select properties, go to the hardware tab, select the cd/dvd player again, select properties, then select properties again, remove checkmark out of box "enable digital cd audio for the cdrom device"
hardware or software
by lyndaschat - 5/15/09 7:28 PM In reply to: here is the answer by rebootbillGood idea!
Thanks!
Sonic was my problem, though a little different...
by 7hershey - 5/15/09 7:53 PM In reply to: here is the answer by rebootbillMy problem was that my CD/DVD RW drive [on Dell desktop w/XP] would not recognize the writable disc, using Sonic's burner program. It kept telling me to please insert a disk!! Spoke w/Dell tech, and after uninstalling Sonic, and using Roxio, all was fine. Funny, since Sonic and Roxio are one and the same! Hope this helps...
Hardware hardware hardware
by zeroski - 5/15/09 7:55 PM In reply to: here is the answer by rebootbillI didn't read all the replies.. just the first page of wrong answers.
It happens ALL the time that the dvd/cd rom drives will start failing on one particular format or style of disc.
Couldn't tell you what exactly happens.. but many PS2 and XBOX360 owners could attest to it. I've gone through half a dozen drives that failed only one disc variety, would ONLY burn not read, something like that. It would do it across all my systems and operating systems.
Happens ALL the time. For those of us who build our own systems and swap old drives or salvage used drives.. we run into it.
This is a better answer.
by Charlotte Mountcastle - 5/15/09 8:33 PM In reply to: Hardware hardware hardware by zeroskiThis problem is caused by two Windows registry entries that have become corrupted. To fix the problem, you have to use Registry Editor to delete the corrupted Registry entries. To use this method, you must be logged on to Windows as an administrator. If you need help verifying that you are an administrator, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/admin (http://support.microsoft.com/gp/admin)
Microsoft Windows XP
1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
3. In the navigation pane, locate and then click the following registry subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}
4. In the right pane, click UpperFilters.
Note You may also see an UpperFilters.bak registry entry. You do not have to remove that entry. Click UpperFilters only. If you do not see the UpperFilters registry entry, you still might have to remove the LowerFilters registry entry. To do this, go to step 7.
5. On the Edit menu, click Delete.
6. When you are prompted to confirm the deletion, click Yes.
7. In the right pane, click LowerFilters.
Note If you do not see the LowerFilters registry entry, unfortunately this content cannot help you any further. Go to the "Next Steps" section for information about how you can find more solutions or more help on the Microsoft Web site.
8. On the Edit menu, click Delete.
9. When you are prompted to confirm the deletion, click Yes.
10. Exit Registry Editor.
Software IS the problem...that's why this fix works..
by Charlotte Mountcastle - 5/16/09 7:52 AM In reply to: Hardware hardware hardware by zeroskiI also build computers and have lots of experience with this problem. That is why I know my answer is correct. I would not have posted it if I was not certain it is one of the fixes for this problem. Thank you.
If all else fails downlownd the latest drivers and delete
by DChrisL - 5/17/09 4:25 PM In reply to: Software IS the problem...that's why this fix works.. by Charlotte Mountcastlethe old ones. Site:http://driver-pro.com/related/english/hardware-drivers/?gclid=CKKnw5C-xJoCFRufnAodY1Q8sg&hit=1&adurl=12236 Darrell
Un Plug It!!
by denebuff - 5/15/09 8:35 PM In reply to: Help! DVD drive doesn't recognize music CDs anymore by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I had the same situation and tried everything.
After two weeks, I came upon a small tec note.
" Shut down your Pc Completely unplug the computer from power pull the plug out of the socket let it sit for a minute or two then plug it back in and fire up your PC. wallah!! Fixed!!
DVD not recognizing media
by hbom69 - 5/15/09 8:49 PM In reply to: Help! DVD drive doesn't recognize music CDs anymore by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Hello,I had similar issues in Windows Vista,i could burn DVD's but could not play any sort of media.After uninstalling and reinstalling software,and even the drive itself, i came across the simple solution of going into the control panel and setting the autoplay to use certain programs as defaults for different media.Hopefully this will solve your issue.
Not orthodox
by Badwich - 5/15/09 8:50 PM In reply to: Help! DVD drive doesn't recognize music CDs anymore by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
In frustration I gave my unit a wack or two and discovered a mechanical solution.
MS fix and set to master
by bddog - 5/15/09 9:10 PM In reply to: Help! DVD drive doesn't recognize music CDs anymore by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I have the exact same player. Had the same problem.Windows has a fix for it. You need to go into the HKEY's and delete the upper and possibly the lower filters for the drive. If you are not comfortable doing this, they have created a program that will do it for you.
After the fix,mine worked fine for awhile , then I could not load Windows 7. I had to set the jumper on the drive to master, the one on my second hard drive to slave. This fixed it and so far between the two it is working as it should. The manufacturer does not list this drive for Windows Vista. Hope this helps. - Stephen Williams
do you have another computer?
by justchuck69 - 5/15/09 9:48 PM In reply to: Help! DVD drive doesn't recognize music CDs anymore by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
if you have another computer in the household then install the dvd drive in there and see if it works good .... if it does then either the codex or software is not right on your regular computer but if it acts up on that computer too then you know the drive is gone and it is time to buy a new one
Dirty laser lens?
by pcedtech - 5/15/09 10:19 PM In reply to: Help! DVD drive doesn't recognize music CDs anymore by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Did you try cleaning you dvd/cd unit with a laser lens cleaning kit? I had this type of problems with customers PC and after cleaning the device it began reading cds very well.
I think the problem is the Filetype Associations
by User_422 - 5/15/09 10:21 PM In reply to: Help! DVD drive doesn't recognize music CDs anymore by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I think the problem is the Filetype Associations
On your computer (Win XP), is there a program with the Filetype "cda" ?
To find out, open ;Windows Explorer.
Click on Tools->Folder Options.
Click on 'File Types' tab.
Now, look up the Filetype in the 'Registered Filetype' panel.
Type on the keyboard the 1st letter of the Filetype ('C' for 'cda')" , then
' Left Click' on the Filetype CDA to highlight it.
near the botton it says "opens with" and the program associated with it. To change Click on "Chamge" button , select program and Click on"Ok"
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