Computer CD-ROM help and information

Reference	Issue / Question
CD-ROM	CD-ROM dictionary definition and related links.
Disc drives	All dictionary definitions and links relating to disc drives.
CD-R	CD-R information and help
CD-RW	CD-RW information and help
Cleaning	Additional information and help with cleaning computer hardware.
DVD	DVD information and help
CD-ROM error	MS-DOS CD-ROM error codes.
DOS	Getting CD-ROM to work in MS-DOS / Windows 3.x
Contacts	Contact information for disc drive manufacturers.
Buying tips	Additional information and help with purchasing a disc drive.
Drivers	Disc drive drivers and manufacturer listing.
CHADD	Additional information with installing computer hardware.
CH000023	CD-ROM is not the D: drive
CH000031	CD-ROM receiving power but does not work.
CH000038	Changing the drive letter of a disk drive.
CH000048	What speed of CD-ROM drive should be purchased.
CH000116	No CD audio through speakers in Windows 3.x.
CH000117	Share my CD-ROM drive in Windows 3.x.
CH000129	CD-ROM software no longer works after adding hard drive.
CH000130	Enabling / disabling Windows AutoPlay
CH000139	How do I make another CD-Player my default player?
CH000143	MS-DOS compatibility mode issues.
CH000162	CD-ROM drive light blinks every few seconds.
CH000176	Windows 9x error "Data or no disk loaded" when audio CD inserted.
CH000212	Receive error when CD is put in computer.
CH000213	Verifying the CD-ROM cables are correctly connected.
CH000214	CD-ROM Tray not opening.
CH000215	Getting no sound from audio CDs.
CH000216	Only able to see audio tracks on enhanced CD.
CH000217	How to boot from a CD.
CH000218	What does the x stand for on 32x?
CH000219	What does max mean on 24x max CD-ROM drive?
CH000220	Can CD-ROM drives be mounted vertically?
CH000221	CD-ROM drive running in MS-DOS mode.
CH000227	CD-ROM not working in Windows 9x, 2000, or XP.
CH000228	Where can I get MSCD001 or MTMIDE01?
CH000302	Noise from the computer.
CH000370	CD-ROM only detects audio CD's.
CH000392	ATAPI  incompatible  press F1 to resume.
CH000495	How to determine what type of CD Drive I have?
CH000518	Receive a track error when reading, writing, or formatting a disk.
CH000580	Can my CD-ROM, CD-RW, CD-R drive read DVD's?
CH000676	How can I read a Macintosh CD on a PC?
CH000823	How do I copy information to and from a floppy diskette or CD?
CH000832	If I make burn copies of a CD does it degrade the quality?
CH000854	How can I see all drives available on my computer?
CH000885	CD or other disc tray does not close or opens by itself.
CH000901	My CD or DVD is skipping.
CH000946	Can I erase or otherwise format a CD?
CH000971	What programs can I use to rip or copy audio CD's to my computer?
CH001090	How to test a computer CD-ROM / DVD drive for failures.
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