Author Topic: Can't read blank CD (Read 11222 times)

inventech · « **on:** May 23, 2008, 06:24:22 PM »

I have a custom built computer, with Windows XP Professional SP2 installed, my problem is with my CD/DVD drive, 2G RAM, 320G hard drive, BitDefender Total Security, when I insert a blank CD into the CD/DVD drive, my computer doesn't detect that it is there, but when I insert other disks such as software, my computer does detect that they are there. Can anyone help?

Crafty · « **Reply #1 on:** May 23, 2008, 06:45:08 PM »

Quote from: inventech on May 23, 2008, 06:24:22 PM

I have a custom built computer, with Windows XP Professional SP2 installed, my problem is with my CD/DVD drive, 2G RAM, 320G hard drive, BitDefender Total Security, when I insert a blank CD into the CD/DVD drive, my computer doesn't detect that it is there, but when I insert other disks such as software, my computer does detect that they are there. Can anyone help?

So is one a DVD and the other a Cdrom?

inventech · « **Reply #2 on:** May 23, 2008, 06:45:53 PM »

Both of the disks are CD

Broni · « **Reply #3 on:** May 23, 2008, 06:46:40 PM »

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my computer doesn't detect that it is there

What exactly does it mean? You can't see blank disk through Windows Explorer, or it doesn't prompt you for action upon insertion?

inventech · « **Reply #4 on:** May 23, 2008, 06:47:55 PM »

Quote from: Broni on May 23, 2008, 06:46:40 PM

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my computer doesn't detect that it is there
What exactly does it mean? You can't see blank disk through Windows Explorer, or it doesn't prompt you for action upon insertion?

Both

Broni · « **Reply #5 on:** May 23, 2008, 06:49:28 PM »

Try one of these:
1. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060
or...
2. http://aumha.org/downloads/cdgone.zip
or...
3. Go to Device Manager, click a "+" sign next to IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers.
You'll see two items:
- ATA Channel0 (or Primary Channel)
- ATA Channel1 (or Secondary Channel)
Right click on each of them, and click Uninstal. Confirm.
Restart Windows. They'll be automatically reinstalled.

Crafty · « **Reply #6 on:** May 23, 2008, 06:51:04 PM »

what blank disk are you placing in that drive and what are you trying to do? What drive is it?

inventech · « **Reply #7 on:** May 23, 2008, 06:54:33 PM »

Quote from: Crafty on May 23, 2008, 06:51:04 PM

what blank disk are you placing in that drive and what are you trying to do? What drive is it?

I am trying to burn music onto a blank CD-RW. It is my D: drive.

Crafty · « **Reply #8 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:07:32 PM »

Quote from: inventech on May 23, 2008, 06:54:33 PM

Quote from: Crafty on May 23, 2008, 06:51:04 PM
what blank disk are you placing in that drive and what are you trying to do? What drive is it?
I am trying to burn music onto a blank CD-RW. It is my D: drive.

Go into to device manager and reinstall that drive! Chances are if it worked before! It is now dead. Or your copying software is corrupt.

inventech · « **Reply #9 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:09:06 PM »

Quote from: Crafty on May 23, 2008, 07:07:32 PM

Quote from: inventech on May 23, 2008, 06:54:33 PM
Quote from: Crafty on May 23, 2008, 06:51:04 PM
what blank disk are you placing in that drive and what are you trying to do? What drive is it?
I am trying to burn music onto a blank CD-RW. It is my D: drive.

Go into to device manager and reinstall that drive! Chances are if it worked before! It is now dead.

I don't know if it worked before or not, this was my first time trying.

Broni · « **Reply #10 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:09:49 PM »

Did you try my advice?

inventech · « **Reply #11 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:12:00 PM »

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Did you try my advice?

Yes, but nothing happened.

Broni · « **Reply #12 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:16:10 PM »

In a few minutes, you were able to read two links, check registry, download, install, run "cdgone", delete IDE channels, and restart computer three times?
You're superfast, then.

inventech · « **Reply #13 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:19:19 PM »

Quote from: Broni on May 23, 2008, 07:16:10 PM

In a few minutes, you were able to read two links, check registry, download, install, run "cdgone", delete IDE channels, and restart computer three times?
You're superfast, then.

It helps to have a fast computer.

Crafty · « **Reply #14 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:22:42 PM »

inventech · « **Reply #15 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:23:53 PM »

The cd that I am trying to use is a Memorex High-Speed CD-RW

Broni · « **Reply #16 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:27:51 PM »

You may also try different brand of CD/DVD

inventech · « **Reply #17 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:28:56 PM »

Quote from: Broni on May 23, 2008, 07:27:51 PM

You may also try different brand of CD/DVD

I would think that it would work becuase the CD and the disk drive are both made by Memorex.

inventech · « **Reply #18 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:35:14 PM »

Quote from: Crafty on May 23, 2008, 07:22:42 PM

What does this DVD Cdrom take! + or - CD, DVD!! Normally a simple mistake when choosing disks . I believe you have the wrong CD DVD disks. Look at the disks they have + or - on them. Your dvd will also tell you if it takes them!!

The disk has no + nor - on it.

Crafty · « **Reply #19 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:37:05 PM »

Not always. What does this drive take! Look in the manual....Whats it say!!

Broni · « **Reply #20 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:37:35 PM »

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The disk has no + nor - on it

There are no such blank disks.

inventech · « **Reply #21 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:38:44 PM »

Quote from: Broni on May 23, 2008, 07:37:35 PM

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The disk has no + nor - on it
There are no such blank disks.

I'll take a photo of the disk so that you can show me where to look.

Broni · « **Reply #22 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:40:13 PM »

Please do.

inventech · « **Reply #23 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:45:52 PM »

Quote from: Broni on May 23, 2008, 07:40:13 PM

Please do.

inventech · « **Reply #24 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:46:41 PM »

I hope that is clear enough. The text on the top says: "rewritable - 12x - 700MB - 80min"

Broni · « **Reply #25 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:48:57 PM »

Yes. It clearly says CD MINUS RW. Check your drive manual, if it accepts "-" disks. It should, but just to be sure.

inventech · « **Reply #26 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:51:04 PM »

Quote from: Broni on May 23, 2008, 07:48:57 PM

Yes. It clearly says CD MINUS RW. Check your drive manual, if it accepts "-" disks. It should, but just to be sure.

God I feel so stupid, I thought that was a hyphen! $:-\$

Broni · « **Reply #27 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:52:21 PM »

LOL....it happens, no worries...

inventech · « **Reply #28 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:57:13 PM »

Quote from: Broni on May 23, 2008, 07:48:57 PM

Yes. It clearly says CD MINUS RW. Check your drive manual, if it accepts "-" disks. It should, but just to be sure.

It does accept -, could the problem be with the speed?

Broni · « **Reply #29 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:01:15 PM »

Yes. If your drive doesn't have "High Speed" logo on it, you can't use those disks.

Broni · « **Reply #30 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:03:49 PM »

More info here: http://www.osta.org/technology/cdqa5.htm

inventech · « **Reply #31 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:06:25 PM »

Quote from: Broni on May 23, 2008, 08:03:49 PM

More info here: http://www.osta.org/technology/cdqa5.htm

My disk is 12x and my drive is 16x, could that be the reason why the drive can't read the disk?

Broni · « **Reply #32 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:32:44 PM »

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my drive is 16x

Which number says 16x?
There should be three numbers, like 8x-16x-32x, or similar.

inventech · « **Reply #33 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:49:45 PM »

Thanks for all your help, but I am going to give up.

Broni · « **Reply #34 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:51:06 PM »

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Which number says 16x?

inventech · « **Reply #35 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:52:40 PM »

Quote from: Broni on May 23, 2008, 08:51:06 PM

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Which number says 16x?

If you insist, my disk drive says 16x.

Broni · « **Reply #36 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:12:01 PM »

It's most likely read speed. Write speed, normally is lower. High speed CDs need a drive, which can write with 10x speed, so, most likely, your burner can't
As I said, if it doesn't have a logo "High Speed", or "Ultra Speed" (like mine), its writing speed is below 10x.

inventech · « **Reply #37 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:13:47 PM »

Quote from: Broni on May 23, 2008, 09:12:01 PM

It's most likely read speed. Write speed, normally is lower. High speed CDs need a drive, which can write with 12x speed, so, most likely, your burner can't
As I said, if it doesn't have a logo "High Speed", or "Ultra Speed" (like mine), its writing speed is below 12x.

Okay, so what brand would you reccomend for a cd burner?

Broni · « **Reply #38 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:16:47 PM »

Brand shouldn't matter. Just make sure CDRW doesn't say "High Speed".

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