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DVD/CD-R rom not working
okay here's the thing -- i have a compaq presario f500 (f572 to be exact) running on vista with the latest updates, amd anthalon x2, 2 GB memory. simple little machine i know, but it gets the job done for work. the problem is that i need it to burn cd's and dvd's. it used to work just fine and now it doesnt. when i bring up my computer the drive is showing. when i click on properties, it shows that this device is working properly. i have uninstalled and reinstalled -- no good i have updated the drivers -- no good even went and checked in the BIOS thinking it might be something in there -- no good when i insert a disc i hear make the normal sound the drive should make the computer has never been dropped, or gotten wet it doesnt matter if i have a dvd or a cd in there -- nothing comes up -- even games. the autorun never comes up anymore. it used to be that when i inserted a disc i would get a popup asking me what i wanted to do -- NOPE not anymore even when i use a program like nero or power iso -- no good when i insert the disc it tells me -- please insert disc into drive e: this is driving me absolutely insane and i really need it resolved -- can someone help me the other questions i have is --- could it be the optical lens not working? and can i replace this drive if necessary thanks ahead for your help cheers -- urbaneve |
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