normal CD works but DVD does not

[dopeh]

Hi there,

Since a few days Im having problems with my CD RW/DVD rom. Everything used to work fine, but suddenly the drive doesnt regonise DVDs any longer. When I insert a normal data/audio CD there are no problems, but with a DVD it says there's nothing in the drive.

I checked the region settings, which are correct, and I also re-installed the complete device which didnt work either, nor did rebooting.

My DVD rom is HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4320B, if thats of any help to you. I have no clue what else I can try, so I was hoping one of you could give me a suggestion? Im using Windows drivers v5.0.2183.1 (couldnt find any updates) signed @ 11/14/1999.
Edit: Im using win2000 pro btw

Thanks in advance.

Regards,
dopeh

[NooNoo]

Welcome to Windrivers dopeh

What are you using to playback dvds?
Are these shop bought dvds or burned dvds? data or movie?

[dopeh]

Thanks =)

Im using WinDVD and PowerDVD. These dvds are original, none of them burned, and it's not a data DVD but a movie DVD, yes.

Regards,
dopeh

[confus-ed]

... When I insert a normal data/audio CD there are no problems, but with a DVD it says there's nothing in the drive..

Does it keep prompting you for a disk , or does it show up as if it were blank in explorer ??

& what burning programs have we got ? & can they see the contents of any disks ? (use them instead of explorer to look)

[reji]

HI
just re install windows . ur dvds will start working fine. i had the same problem.
hope this helps u .