When you have problems accessing the CD-ROM drive and it either shows as not available, or does not show up at all, the first thing you should check are the physical connections of the drive. ... PC911 > How-To > Hardware > Troubleshooting CD-ROM Problems...
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Tweaking CD-ROM drives ... If so, the drive supports DMA, and if you don't see any problems, leave it enabled. If it unchecked itself again, or you have problems after this change, disable this feature again.
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Frequently asked questions regarding CD-ROM/DVD troubleshooting that help computer users with CD-ROM/DVD problems. ... Top 10 CD-ROM Troubleshooting Tips...
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Describes how to troubleshoot CD or DVD drive installation on Windows XP. Step-by-step troubleshooting steps provided. ... For more information about how to troubleshoot problems when you write data to a CD-R or CD-RW in Windows XP, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
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With the computer unplugged, you can open most CD-ROM drawers with a unwound paper clip. Poke it, as straight as possible, into the hole and push with moderate force (the paper clip may bend a little) to force the drawer open a ... Use this free on-line guide to diagnose problems and make repairs to your major appliances.
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Tom's Hardware: Topic The sims deluxe cd rom problems ... Tom's Hardware > Forum > Windows XP > Windows XP General Discussion > The sims deluxe cd rom problems ... | insert correct cd rom, even though the disc is in the drive, i have been onto ; | ea games help section and tried everything they suggest, but the games...
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Tom's Hardware: Topic cd rom problems with toshiba laptop. ... Tom's Hardware > Forum > Laptops & Notebooks > General Laptops & Notebooks > cd rom problems with toshiba laptop. ... Hello, I am having a problem with my toshiba satellite 1115-s103. it is not recognizing the cd rom/dvd player (original to computer).
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The sims deluxe cd rom problems Windows XP Games ... Hello, i have been having trouble with one of the sims games, i can install the game fine, but when i try to play it all i get is an error saying please insert correct cd rom, even though the disc is in the drive, i have been onto ... Re: The sims deluxe cd rom problems...
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CD Rom Problems Windows XP Help and Support ... Windows XP, I get an error message (Windows cannot read from this disk)whenever we try to play a game, however music CD do not create any problems. Up until a week ago there were not any problems. I have purchased a new CD Rom but the problem persists, much to the annoyance...
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