Problem reading cd-rw's & dvd-rw's...please HELP!

[Wind]

...hi! I have a problem with cd-rw's and dvd-rw's, can't seem to read them with my dvd-rom drive. I have to try numerous times (like whole day) or by luck that my stupid dvd drive finally gives in and could finally read my cd-rw's or dvd-rw's!
...so was wondering is this happening to any of you guys? ANd is there a software that can enhance my dvd-rom's reading ablilty? Thankx for u'r time!!

[GrandDad]

...hi! I have a problem with cd-rw's and dvd-rw's, can't seem to read them with my dvd-rom drive. I have to try numerous times (like whole day) or by luck that my stupid dvd drive finally gives in and could finally read my cd-rw's or dvd-rw's!
...so was wondering is this happening to any of you guys? ANd is there a software that can enhance my dvd-rom's reading ablilty? Thankx for u'r time!!

Welcome to WD Wind .

Ok first we need some info ;
what ver. windows using ?
What make and model is DVD-rom ?
also what make and model is PC or motherboard ,and do you have all updated ?
the dvd-rw's are they '+' or '-' ones ?
Whats on the cd's and dvd's ? (files, movie, so on)
who and what made those cd-rw's and dvd-rw's ?

answer what you can to help us find a answer .

[Wind]

Welcome to WD Wind .

Ok first we need some info ;
what ver. windows using ?
What make and model is DVD-rom ?
also what make and model is PC or motherboard ,and do you have all updated ?
the dvd-rw's are they '+' or '-' ones ?
Whats on the cd's and dvd's ? (files, movie, so on)
who and what made those cd-rw's and dvd-rw's ?

answer what you can to help us find a answer .

Hey GrandDad!
I'm using Windows XP & its a laptop (Sony VASIO - 2.8 GHz, Pentium4, 512 MB ram).
They are dvd-rw's. And their are mostly series, movie files on the dvds.
I used maxell dvd-rws and varioius kinds of cd-rws.
thankx.

[NooNoo]

Wind, grandad was hoping for actual model numbers so the specifications can be checked and updates looked for.

Which sony Vaio? The dvd burner came as part of the laptop or is an external burner?
What dvd playing software do you use?
What burning software do you use?
Windows XP - is it updated to sp1? All the other windows updates in place?

[Wind]

Wind, grandad was hoping for actual model numbers so the specifications can be checked and updates looked for.

Which sony Vaio? The dvd burner came as part of the laptop or is an external burner?
What dvd playing software do you use?
What burning software do you use?
Windows XP - is it updated to sp1? All the other windows updates in place?

oh, i see NooNoo...here's some more acurate info
its a SONY Vaio PCG-FRV35 Notebook + Built-in DVD-RW/CD-RW drive.
I use nero - burning software (mulit-session mode).
Nope, don't think its updated to sp1 yet and all teh windows are in place.

[NooNoo]

OK so test the drive, get your restore cd and start the computer with the restore cd in... does it start the computer?

You may need to change the bios to boot from cd - check your user guide how to set the laptop to boot from cd.

There are some important fixes with sp1 - it is highly recommended that you get sp1 and install it from windows update.