DVD-RW wont play or recognize DVDs
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most likley codecs.
Go here ( http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ ) and download the vlc mediaplayer, its a free media player.. last time i checked it has dvd codecs, if this works then your dvd player is still functional.
Go here ( http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ ) and download the vlc mediaplayer, its a free media player.. last time i checked it has dvd codecs, if this works then your dvd player is still functional.
Originally Posted By: mc2lizard
most likley codecs.
Go here ( http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ ) and download the vlc mediaplayer, its a free media player.. last time i checked it has dvd codecs, if this works then your dvd player is still functional.
I have the KMP player already. The problem is that the drive does nothing when a DVD inserted. No spinning up or anything. But, music CDs are fine.
Originally Posted By: CivicFan
In the "My Computer" what does it say as a description of the drive?
Can you be more specific, please?
Originally Posted By: Vizzy
Check the mechanical spindle and the plates that the dvd rest on..if those things are dirty they could allow the disc to slip and not be able to play.
It plays audio CDs fine and looks clean.
most likley codecs.
Go here ( http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ ) and download the vlc mediaplayer, its a free media player.. last time i checked it has dvd codecs, if this works then your dvd player is still functional.
I have the KMP player already. The problem is that the drive does nothing when a DVD inserted. No spinning up or anything. But, music CDs are fine.
Originally Posted By: CivicFan
In the "My Computer" what does it say as a description of the drive?
Can you be more specific, please?
Originally Posted By: Vizzy
Check the mechanical spindle and the plates that the dvd rest on..if those things are dirty they could allow the disc to slip and not be able to play.
It plays audio CDs fine and looks clean.
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The drive is likely dying. Try cleaning the lens with rubbing alcohol. If that fixes it, great. If not, you'll need a replacement drive.
Originally Posted By: CharlieJ
Originally Posted By: CivicFan
In the "My Computer" what does it say as a description of the drive?
Can you be more specific, please?
When you open the "My Computer" does it say "DVD Drive" or "CD Drive"?
Actually, this would be in XP terminology. I don't know what Vista calls the "My Computer".
Originally Posted By: CivicFan
In the "My Computer" what does it say as a description of the drive?
Can you be more specific, please?
When you open the "My Computer" does it say "DVD Drive" or "CD Drive"?
Actually, this would be in XP terminology. I don't know what Vista calls the "My Computer".
Originally Posted By: CivicFan
Originally Posted By: CharlieJ
Originally Posted By: CivicFan
In the "My Computer" what does it say as a description of the drive?
Can you be more specific, please?
When you open the "My Computer" does it say "DVD Drive" or "CD Drive"?
Actually, this would be in XP terminology. I don't know what Vista calls the "My Computer".
It says DVD RW Drive.
Originally Posted By: CharlieJ
Originally Posted By: CivicFan
In the "My Computer" what does it say as a description of the drive?
Can you be more specific, please?
When you open the "My Computer" does it say "DVD Drive" or "CD Drive"?
Actually, this would be in XP terminology. I don't know what Vista calls the "My Computer".
It says DVD RW Drive.
My old laptop has the same problem, seems to be the drive. I managed to limp it along by cleaning the lens and pushing the head all the way toward the spindle before putting the disc on the spindle, but mine will only read CDs. DVDs just make it act like there's no disc.
You can pickup an external usb drive unless you need one in the laptop then a replacement is in order.
Check the DVD region settings in device manager. If it's set to like india or something, it may not work. I have never had this problem, but its the DVD aspect of it only, so its worth a shot.
My DVD-RW drive recently refused to read CD-RWs, while normal CDs and DVDs were fine. After opening a data DVD and putting back the CD-RW, it recognized it again. Maybe it got internally confused about what it was reading. Try opening some data CDs (don't just pop them in, load some files from it) and see if that helps any.
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