Why does my newly installed DVD RW drive not read my DVDs?
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Did you install the DVD Decoder software that came with the DVD Burner?
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your media player would be of a old version or may not have proper codecs to play the file. try updating it\n\nor\n\ninstall windvd/ nero DVD showtime
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There are two different lasers in the drive, one that reads CDs, and one that reads DVDs. You'll have to replace the drive if you want CDs to work, as the laser that reads the CDs has given out it sounds like.
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Assuming that you've checked the basics:  a) cable securely plugged in  b) a "blank" (not used) CD-R (and not DVD+-RW) correctly inserted  c)  the device is supposed to work on your computer d) you have downloaded/installed the correct device drive on your computer and you've rebooted your computer after device driver installation e) you're not using some old Operating system where you have to tweak Interrupts and such, then you just may have a defective reader (laser head may be out of alignment)
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Look at the front of your drive and make sure you have a DVD burner. You might only have a CD burner. It will tell you on the front door of the drive.
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make sure you have the updated drivers for your DVD drive.
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There are quite a few factors as to why a driver won't read a disk. A lot of cd players and DVD players made in 2000 or before are not compatible with the CD's and DVD's made now. Some CD's have a different make up or quality where as your older ones will probably play in that driver, the new ones aren't recognized. Try putting it in a newer player to see if it works. Also, if it's a burned cd, some older players don't play those. Or the cd may not have been finalized after burning. Otherwise there might be another problem that I can't help u with and my have to contact your tech support or where u bought the product.
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i think you are using cobo drive which can write DVD it can read DVD but can write only CD-RW or CD-R but if you are using DVD-R then I think you have to convert your movie into DVD formate which is "VOB" then you can write DVD for more detail can mail me or online at\ngaraza_2000@yahoo.com
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Some drives like particular discs more than others.  Unfortunately, you'll sometimes come across discs that a DVD drive just won't read.\n\nIf the drive doesn't like the Verbatim discs, try picking up some other brand.\n\nAccording to the website below (a great resource), try Maxell discs.
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That's because both DVD RW's are on master mode\nyou can choose one of these ways \n1. use 2 IDE cable one for each DVDRW\n2. you can set the jumper of one DVDRW to SL (slave)\n\nyou can see the jumpers at the back of the DVDRW it is \nwritten there SL or MA
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Either the CD is faulty (perhaps it wasn't finalised correctly) or the drive is.\n\nTry a lens cleaning cd first (you can purchase this at most PC and electronics stores).  If that doesn't work, try the CD in another drive (maybe on another PC).  If you still can't read it, then the CD is faulty.
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It means you put information, backup files or copy info onto the DVD as a hard copy.\nYou have to have a DVD RW drive in your computer.  It will "read" info off of discs that already have stuff on them.\nIt will "write" or create a disc with the info you want to put on it.
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redundancy check means it cannot read the file anymore. Is the disc damaged, does it have scratches on it?\n\nClean your drive and clean the disc, try again should work\n\nBest way to copy dvds is to use clone dvd. To copy a dvd to a cd, use dvdshrink.\n\nGo to download.com for both
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Firstly, make sure your CD-ROM drive is compatible with DVD media. You should be able to see the DVD logo on the front of the drive or you can find your drive's properties in Device Manager. \nSecondly, you need a DVD decoder and a program like Windows Media Player to view DVD's on your system. \nTry visiting http://download.com/ and searching for DVD decoders.
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Click on the link below:  Don't worry, it's not a porn site. http://www.benq.us/ServiceAndSupport/Drivers/drivers.cfm?product=816\n\nDownload the firmware update and run it.  Be extremely careful because if you do it incorrectly, you can permanently damage your DVDRW drive.  Read the instructions.  By updating the firmware, you're essentially change the DVD drive's embedded program and driver.\n\nBenQ sucks when it comes to customer support.  I have the BenQ DQ60 and it doesn't work very well either.  They never replied my emails.
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Check for DVD Burner or if it is a Codec go to microsoft, do searches and try installing ones that you may need.
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To see and use files on the dvd drive, u need to to share the drive as has been described by others before me.\n\nTo watch DVD movies..u need to download the microsoft movie maker. Then make the pc with the dvd drive a video stream server using the moviemaker and connect to it with windows media player from your new pc.