Cd reading problems

GRANPAW · Jul 30, 2013

I was using convert to dvd4 and wmp at the same time and now it wont read blank or audio cds

DavidGP · Jul 30, 2013

Hi

Which Windows version and Service Pack are you using? (always helpful in case we need to look at settings etc)

Using both media applications "may" have cause the upper and lower filters to become corrupt so thinking of that as an easy first fix follow the below

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060

You may have to re-install those applications if they don't work properly after doing the above.

GRANPAW · Jul 30, 2013

I'm Using windows xp with s/p3. I went to microsoft solutions but ,no upper or lower filters. I've deleted and re installed convert to dvd and wmp ,but no success.

DavidGP · Aug 2, 2013

Hi

So the Fixit didn't work or even looking manually in the registry using the Fix it for myself instructions on the page I posted did not list any Upper/Lower Filters?

at this location in the registry
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}

If there is then delete as the guide mentions and reboot, but if not then check the cables to your CD/DVD drive and unplug and replug (if a desktop)

So this machine a laptop or desktop?

GRANPAW · Aug 2, 2013

Hi,

This is a desktop. I've deleted everything and ran the installation cd,checked with microsoft fix it,deleted and reinsalled wmp and convert to dvd program but to no avail. I insalled flv player and now can watch video but cant get it to read a blank or audio cd.

thanks for your time

GRANPAW :confused

Goldenskull · Aug 2, 2013

Sounds like a Codec problem uninstall any previous codec and install the item be low for WMP.

CCCP
http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/cccp_(combined_community_codec_pack).html

I can read and play dvds with this pack.

plodr · Aug 2, 2013

Is your optical drive a combo? I mean, does it read CDs and DVDs. If the DVds work but no CDs work, the drive could be had. CDs and DVDs use different lasers. The CD laser could die but the DVD laser will continue to work.

Goldenskull · Aug 2, 2013

plodr said: ↑

Is your optical drive a combo? I mean, does it read CDs and DVDs. If the DVds work but no CDs work, the drive could be had. CDs and DVDs use different lasers. The CD laser could die but the DVD laser will continue to work.
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True could have tough of that unless you use your DVD/Cd rom a ton for like burning and DVD watching then it could die after a while i guess.I have only one failed on my in the last 10 years But it does happen.

If you do plan on buying a newer DVD rom drive i would go with LITE-ON DVD roms they work well and last a while.

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