my CD/DVD drive stopped reading the dvds except audio cds

[karrayyicha]

my CD/DVD drive stopped reading the dvds except audio cds.
What could be the possible reasons/causes,or how can i at least identify
what the problem is? Can anyone help?

Thanks,

 

[Rich Barry]

If the drive is not reading any Dvd including commercial disks then it's
very possible the drive is flaky. I would try a Dvd lense cleaner and if no
help I would look into purchasing
a new one. I paid about $ 22 for my cd/dvd drive just a few months ago.

 

[John Inzer]

my CD/DVD drive stopped reading the dvds except audio cds.
What could be the possible reasons/causes,or how can i at least
identify what the problem is? Can anyone help?

Thanks,

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Maybe the following article would be worth a look:

(314060) Your CD drive or DVD drive is missing
or is not recognized by Windows or other programs
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060/en-us


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Digital Media Experience

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