CDRom Drive Won't Read Burnt CDs
I recently reloaded a system for a friend (Win98) and now there is a problem. Her 48x CDrom drive reads CDs like Money, Windows and game CDs just fine, but when you put a burned CD in it the hourglass pops up and freezes the computer. I've tried using different CDs burnt from different burners. These CDs can be read by similar systems with only regular CDRom drives. Any ideas?
Re: CDRom Drive Won't Read Burnt CDs
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Originally posted by SCHTUDE
I've tried using different CDs burnt from different burners.
Does the above statement also inlcude different brands of CDR and different dye colors. If not then I would go that route, because different dyes and different brands reflect the laser differently. some brands/dyes may not be readable in some CD ROMs.
If you've already been down that road, then I'd just replace the CDROM. 40X and above drives are only around $20 US. At that price it's not worth fighting with one that may be dying.