Can't read windows cd

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by parseltongue, Aug 29, 2010.

  1. parseltongue

    parseltongue Private E-2

    hi.

    I have a problem, my dvd rom can't read windows cd. I want to reformat my computer and it doesn't boot everytime I'm trying to install a new version of windows.

    I tried inserting other discs and it can read the others.

    Tnx.
     
    parseltongue, Aug 29, 2010
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  2. kipfeet

    kipfeet Corporal

    did you try booting from the Windows CD? Is your BIOS boot order set to boot from the DVD first?
     
    kipfeet, Aug 29, 2010
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  3. parseltongue

    parseltongue Private E-2

    it doesn't read the cd even if I'm in windows. Yes the first boot device is cd rom.
     
    parseltongue, Aug 30, 2010
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  4. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi


    What version of Windows?

    Is this Windows CD a copied one or original? (asking as one route to some Windows CD/DVDs is via MSDN/TechNet and those come in ISO format, which needs burning to CD/DVD, but at times if the burn process was too quick, then the disks dont like booting, so a slower burn is advisable)

    Give this a go also HERE
     
    DavidGP, Aug 30, 2010
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