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How do you fix a CD-ROM Problem?

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How do you fix a CD-ROM Problem?

Open Device Manager, highlight and remove the CD-ROM by pressing the delete key. After deleting the CD-ROM, reboot the computer. Windows should then detect the CD-ROM and reinstall it.

Why is my CD-ROM not reading discs?

A dirty or scratched disc surface is the most common reason for a CD/DVD issue when inserted into a computer. Check the disc for damage and confirm that the disc is compatible with your computer. Clean the disc and check for damage: Clean any dust or smudges from the disc with filtered water and a lint free cloth.

When I put a CD in the computer nothing happens?

What’s most likely happened is that the “auto run” feature has been turned off – either on your system or on that specific drive. That means that by definition nothing happens when you insert a disc.

How do I know if my CD-ROM is working?

If not, refer to the Dell Knowledge Base article Optical Drive is not recognized in Windows.

  1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
  2. In the Run dialog box, type devmgmt. msc then press the Enter key.
  3. In the Device Manager window, expand DVD/CD-ROM drives. Verify that the optical drive is listed.

How do I know if my CD ROM is working?

How do I enable a CD-ROM?

How to enable the DMA settings of a hard disk drive, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW and DVD-ROM drive?

  1. Start Control Panel.
  2. Double-click System.
  3. Click the Device Manager tab.
  4. For hard disk drive, click to expand Disk Drive.
  5. Right-click on the necessary drive and click Properties.
  6. Click the Settings tab.
  7. Select the DMA option.

How do I make a CD autorun?

Create an autorun with the ‘open’ command

  1. The first thing to do is fire up Notepad.
  2. Then we type ‘[autorun]’ on the first line.
  3. On the second line we type, ‘open=filename.exe’ (where file name is replaced with the name of the software).
  4. We then save the file using the name, ‘autorun. inf’.

How do I reinstall my CD-ROM drive?

In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. On the Hardware tab, in the Device Manager box, click the Device Manager button. In the Device Manager window, click the DVD/CD-ROM icon. Under the DVD/CD-ROM icon, click to select the drive to be reinstalled.

Why is my laptop CD player not working?

CD Player not working. Installing or uninstalling software on your computer, or upgrading your Windows operating system, can sometimes cause the CD or DVD drive to stop working. This is usually because something happened during the installation that caused a problem with the CD or DVD filter drivers. To enable your CD/DVD Drive again.

Why does my disc drive not work?

A CD-ROM or other disc drive that is not working can be caused by a loose interface connection, drivers not loading properly, virus, or the drive or CD attempting to be read being dirty.

Why did my CD drive stop working?

Check Device Manager. Open the Control Panel. Click or double-click the System icon.

  • Corruption in Windows. Try testing the CD-ROM in Safe Mode.
  • Try booting a CD or bootable diskette. If you attempted the recommendations above, boot from the Windows disc to see if the computer can detect and boot from the disc.

    • How does a CD ROM work?

    A CD-ROM drive operates by using a laser to reflect light off the bottom of the CD or disc. The reflected light pulses are read by a photo detector. These incoming pulses are decoded by the microprocessor and then sent as usable data to the rest of the computer where it is processed and used.

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