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My computer driver will not read my disks

 
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My computer driver will not read my disks

 

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Computer OS: Windows 7
Browser: Other

Already Tried:
upgrading the driver and upgrading windows

Submitted: 332 days and 17 hours ago.
Category: Computer
Value: $38
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Expert:  Hans Uebelhoer replied 332 days and 17 hours ago.


Hans Uebelhoer :

Hello my name is XXXX XXX I will assist you today. Please let me know when you are ready to start.

Hans Uebelhoer :

If your CD drive will not read any of your disks and you have updated the drivers its very possible that it has failed. Can you tell me if the drive spins with a disk inside?

Customer :

it sounds like it's trying to but its not

Hans Uebelhoer :

So it starts to spin and then stops correct?

Customer :

yea or it will makes sounds like its want to start spining

Hans Uebelhoer :

Please try the following. Please CLICK HERE and then download and run this program. If there are software issues with the drive this should fix it. If there are hardware issues this will not fix the issue. If it still does not fix it please proivde me your model number and make and I can tell you what replacement part you need. Replacing a DVD drive is fairly inexpensive and easy to do.

Customer :

No, it seem like its a Hardware problem. Is the model number written on the computer?

Hans Uebelhoer :

Yes, it will be on the bottom

Hans Uebelhoer :

If you find a serial number or model number please provide. Is this a laptop or a dektop?

Hans Uebelhoer :

If its a desktop the model number will be on the back. if its a laptop it will be on the bottom

Hans Uebelhoer :

I have to run and do something for 4 minutes I will be right back

Customer :

M/N: 7545Mi Also to let you know, it's a bluray and oddly enouph it will still read my blu ray disk but not anything else.

Hans Uebelhoer :

Hmm ok then the drive should not be bad

Hans Uebelhoer :

Did you use the fix it program I provided above

Customer :

yes i did and it still will not work

Hans Uebelhoer :

What kind of video is not working? Is it a normal DVD?

Hans Uebelhoer :

Are you still there? Do you see my reply?

Customer :

sorry for the delay I have kids- The bluray disk work fine( movies) but all other disk arnt being read

Hans Uebelhoer :

No worries I have kids too I understand

Hans Uebelhoer :

what program are you using to play the movies?

Customer :

Its cyberlink power DVD

Hans Uebelhoer :

OK lets try another program to rule out a software issue, One moment I will get you a link

Hans Uebelhoer :

Click HERE when installing this please watch for check boxes as its going to ask you if you want to install third party programs remove the checks you do not want them

Hans Uebelhoer :

Once installed open up and see if the regular DVD's will play

Customer :

No, I don't understand why it still will not work. I've tried several times with this media player and the player will not read any other disk as well.

Hans Uebelhoer :

I am not quite sure let me research this and get back to you

Hans Uebelhoer :

1. Please get into device manager. Open Device Manager by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking System and Maintenance, and then clicking Device Manager.?

2. In the right pane of device manager, you will see DVD/CD Rom drives. Double click on DVD/CD Rom drives to expand it. Under that, you will see your CD/DVD drive name. Right click on the CD/DVD drive name and select Uninstall.

3. Close Device manager. then restart your computer and it will re install. Once re installed test your normal DVD's

Hans Uebelhoer :

You can get back to this chat by going to the link in your email or you can save this chat to your favorites by hitting ctrl + D

Customer :

Ok, I tried it and its still not reading any of my disk or files on my disk. Im at a loss for words,sorry for the trouble - I dont know whats wrong with it.

Hans Uebelhoer :

I believe the drive is malfunctioning

Hans Uebelhoer :

You may want to think about replacing it

Customer :

Ok, is that pretty expensive?

Hans Uebelhoer :

Hmm, how many regular dvd disks did you try? Are those disks purchased from a store?

Hans Uebelhoer :

Umm let me check

Hans Uebelhoer :

Should not be too bad

Hans Uebelhoer :

Sorry my comment was from reading an earlier post that I thought you had just posted

Hans Uebelhoer :

How old is the PC?

Customer :

a year

Hans Uebelhoer :

How long over the 1 year mark?

Customer :

Not long at all , maybe a couple of months

Hans Uebelhoer :

That is good news, you have a good possibily of having it replaced under the warranty. Please call 1-888-984-8899 and let them know.They will go though some more troubleshooting which I am sure will not help and the end result should be a new drive

Hans Uebelhoer :

The PC is a ZT systems computer correct?

Customer :

yes

Hans Uebelhoer :

OK great give that number a call tomorrow or when ever you have time (sooner than later) tell them you want a warranty replacement

Hans Uebelhoer :

I think we have done as much on the troubleshooting end to come to the conclusion that we have some faulty hardware here.

Customer :

Thanks for your Time.

Hans Uebelhoer :

Your very welcome

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Customer :

you got it.

Hans Uebelhoer :

Thank you have a great night!

Customer :

you too

Expert TypeComputer Specialist
Category: Computer
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Accepts: 1182
Answered: 5/12/2012

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