DVD Troubleshooting - Part 2 (End)

DRIVE IS NOT RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS

Be positive the operating technique is recognizing the drive by clicking on My Computer. Windows XP will show "drives with removable storage”. If your drive is present, highlight the drive, right click & pick properties. Click on properties & you ought to see "this drive is working properly".

In the event you see another message such as "this drive is not working properly”, you may be able to update the tool driver. If the drive is not present in My computer, reboot the computer & access the CMOS setup.

In the CMOS setup, the DVD drive ought to be present. The drive may not be properly installed or of the cables have become disconnected if the drive is missing

In the event you check the drive cables & are positive they are connected correctly, it may be that the knowledge cable is flawed & the drive controller may be to blame. And they cannot overlook the fact that the drive itself may be bad.

DRIVE HAS POWER BUT WILL NOT READ DVD

First, try another DVD since an unclean or scratched DVD may not play. If the new DVD fails to play as well, check to see if the operating technique is recognizing the drive

Click on My Computer & highlight the DVD drive. Right click & pick properties. The statement "This tool is working properly" ought to be present. If not or you see another message, try to update the tool driver.

In the My Computer screen, highlight the DVD drive, and select the Properties screen, select Drivers, and then select update tool driver.

Another cause may be the Windows Registry is corrupt. You can use program utilities such as PC Bug Doctor to repair your registry. Download this free repair utility at [http://www.pcbugdoctor.com/download.html].

To make a backup of your registry with Windows 98, go to Start, select Run, enter scanregw & click OK. This will run Scanregw.exe.

Restore your registry in Windows 98 by typing scanreg / restore at the Dos Prompt. You can also use Winrescue XP at http://www.superwin.com/index.htm is a tidy little utility for backup & restore of Windows XP.

The DVD drive or writer is an awesome storage & knowledge backup drive. Use it to the fullest to enjoy music, video, audio, and more. Understand everything about this drive before something goes wrong.

Ought to your audio die on you, check the DVD to be positive it is not dirty or damaged. Look at the audio cable for signs of looseness. Inspect this cable to be positive it is inserted in the connector & that is indeed inserted in the correct connector.

In the event you have a DVD drive, take the time to visit the support web-site & download the latest tool drivers or patches to keep your drive walking at peak performance.