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  Then, work your way through these - don't forget the drive might be bad, could be a coward
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  ===============================

  Step 2: You have disc problems as the CD/DVD is actually 4 discs in 1 case (CD & DVD
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  Did you follow the Troubleshooting Guide for the reader who still does not work? There are
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  Check with your Maker system and a device for the two possible firmware updates and
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  Here are the keys that I of course are those in question - for the subkeys of the CD/DVD drive
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  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\ {4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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  Forums - a lot of expert real help
  http://Club.myce.com/

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  b. click System and Maintenance and then click System,

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  Try to remove the filters from the registry, see if that helps with this problem.

  Be sure to back up the registry on external media before editing the registry.

  1. Click Start
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     type regedit in the Search box, and then click regedit in the programs list.

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     If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type your password, or click continue.

  2. Locate and then click the following registry subkey:
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     Warning There may be many instances of the registry subkey that is mentioned in step 2. You must ensure that you are in the appropriate registry subkey before modifying the UpperFilters and LowerFilters values. To verify that you are in the appropriate registry subkey, make sure that the default data value is the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM and the class data value is CDROM.

  3. In the pane, click UpperFilters, and then click Remove.
  4. Click Yes to confirm the deletion of the UpperFilters registry entry.
  5. In the pane, click LowerFilters, and then click Remove.
  6. Click Yes to confirm the deletion of the LowerFilters registry entry.
  7. Exit the registry editor and restart the computer.

  Please let us know if that helps you or additional assistance is needed on this issue.

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  Hello

  Step 1: Please do all the same underneath if you did some before as is often total
  a process that solves the problem.

  Try this - Panel - Device Manager - CD/DVD - double click on the device - driver tab.
  Click on update drivers (this will probably do nothing) - RIGHT click ON the drive - uninstall.
  RESTART this will refresh the default driver stack. Even if the reader does not appear to continue
  below.
  
  Then, work your way through these - don't forget the drive might be bad, could be a coward
  cable or slight corrosion on the contacts (usually for a laptop) and other issues.

  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs
  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060 - a Mr Fixit

  Try this fix manually if the Fixit 314060 does not work
  http://www.pchell.com/hardware/cd_drive_error_code_39.shtml

  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs-
  a Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/982116

  The CD drive or the DVD drive does not work as expected on a computer that you upgraded to
  for Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929461

  When you insert a CD or a DVD, Windows Vista may not recognize the disc
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/939052

  Your CD or DVD drive cannot read or write media - A Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/cd_dvd_drive_problems

  CD/DVD drive does not appear in Windows Vista, or you receive this error in Windows
  Vista installation after booting from the DVD (AHCI)
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/952951
  Drive CD - R or CD - RW Drive is not recognized as a recordable device
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  Hardware devices not detected or not working - A Mr Fixit
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  Some DVD players do not use the Windows default drivers so check with the manufacturer of system and
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  ===============================

  Step 2: You have disc problems as the CD/DVD is actually 4 discs in 1 case (CD & DVD
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  do it right.

  Did you follow the Troubleshooting Guide for the reader who still does not work? There are
  the entries in registry that the troubleshooter does not solve and those who "might" be the cause.

  Check with your Maker system and a device for the two possible firmware updates and
  the correct registry entries for your car.

  Here are the keys that I of course are those in question - for the subkeys of the CD/DVD drive
  as there will be other subkeys in these keys. Do not forget to ask specific keys involved as well as
  the parameters.

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\IDE

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Hardware Profiles\0001\System\CurrentControlSet\Enum\IDE

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\ {4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

  You can probably find more info here and maybe even the exact registry for your CD/DVD settings
  drive from someone with the same model.

  Forums - a lot of expert real help
  http://Club.myce.com/

  CD/DVD units
  http://www.myce.com/storage/

  Use DevManView to locate the CD/DVD in the registry (be careful and do a prior Restore Point)
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  DevManView - free - an alternative to the standard Windows Device Manager, which displays all the
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  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/device_manager_view.html

  I hope this helps.

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  Hello

  1. are you able to use these discs without any problem on the other computer?

  2 have. what troubleshooting steps you tried?

  I suggest you try the procedure below.

  Step 1: If you have not tried runningAutomated Troubleshooting Services, then, please try it.

  Reference:http://support.microsoft.com/gp/hardware_device_problems

  Step 2: Remove upper and lower filters.

  Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

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  To resolve this problem, remove the affected filter drivers. To do this, follow these steps:

  a. click onstart toreduce this includes this image, typeregedit in the Search box, and then clickregedit in the list ofprograms .

  Collapse this includes this imageIf you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type your password or clickcontinue.

  b. look for, and then click the following registry subkey:

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\ {4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}

  Warning There may be many instances of the registry subkey that is mentioned in step 2. You must ensure that you are in the appropriate registry subkey before modifying the UpperFilters and LowerFilters values. To verify that you are in the appropriate registry subkey, make sure that the default data value is the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM and the class data value is CDROM.

  c. in the pane, clickUpperFiltersand then clickRemove.

  d. click onYes to confirm the deletion of the UpperFilters registry entry.

  e. in the pane, clickLowerFilters, and then clickRemove.

  f. clickYes to confirm the deletion of the LowerFilters registry entry.

  g. out of the Publisher of the registry, and then restart the computer.

  Note After the removal of the UpperFilters registry entry and the LowerFilters registry entry, you may lose functionality in certain programs such as CD recording programs. In this scenario, you must reinstall all of the programs involved. If the problem persists, contact the program vendor to determine if an update is available for the program.

  Step 4: Update the driver.

  Steps to update the driver:

  a. Click Start, typedevmgmt.msc and press to enter.

  b. expand the CD/DVD and right click on the sub element and click onUpdate driver.

  If that fails, then try to reinstall the CD/DVD driver

  i. click onStart, type devmgmt.msc and then on enter.

  II. expand driver CD/DVD and do a right-click on the sub item and clickUninstall.

  III. to restart the computer.

  IV. visit the manufacturer's Web site to download the latest version of the driver.

  v. install the driver, and then restart the computer so that the changes take effect.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/update-a-driver-for-hardware-that-isn ' t-work correctly

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/update-drivers-recommended-links

  Also have a look at the article below.

  http://support.Dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/DSN/document?c=us&l=en&s=Gen&docid=346785

  Important note: This response contains a reference to third party World Wide Web site. Microsoft provides this information as a convenience to you. Microsoft does not control these sites and no has not tested any software or information found on these sites; Therefore, Microsoft cannot make any approach to quality, security or the ability of a software or information that are there. There are the dangers inherent in the use of any software found on the Internet, and Microsoft cautions you to make sure that you completely understand the risk before retrieving any software from the Internet.

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  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929461

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  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/952951

  Thanks and greetings
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  Several good info here:
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  CD/DVD units
  http://www.myce.com/storage/

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  http://www.repairfaq.org/repair/F_cdfaq7.html#CDFAQ_014

  ===========================================

  This troubleshooting could not help if there is alignment and/or wear issues however it
  a shot.

  Step 1: Please do all the same underneath if you did some before as is often total
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  Try this - Panel - Device Manager - CD/DVD - double click on the device - driver tab.
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  http://www.pchell.com/hardware/cd_drive_error_code_39.shtml

  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs-
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  for Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929461

  When you insert a CD or a DVD, Windows Vista may not recognize the disc
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/939052

  Your CD or DVD drive cannot read or write media - A Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/cd_dvd_drive_problems

  CD/DVD drive does not appear in Windows Vista, or you receive this error in Windows
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  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/952951
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  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316529/

  Hardware devices not detected or not working - A Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/hardware_device_problems

  Another possibility is that the cables are loose. Remove ALL power, then make sure that the cables in both
  ends. Remove and replace, do not just tight. For laptops, you can often clean power and
  contacts data with a pencil eraser.

  Some DVD players do not use the Windows default drivers so check with the manufacturer of system and
  manufacturer of device to see if there is a firmware or drivers for your drive if necessary.

  ===============================

  Step 2: You have disc problems as the CD/DVD is actually 4 discs in 1 case (CD & DVD
  Burn and CD and DVD read). So it is not unusual for 1 or 2 operational so that other parts
  do it right.

  Did you follow the Troubleshooting Guide for the reader who still does not work? There are
  the entries in registry that the troubleshooter does not solve and those who "might" be the cause.

  Check with your Maker system and a device for the two possible firmware updates and
  the correct registry entries for your car.

  Here are the keys that I of course are those in question - for the subkeys of the CD/DVD drive
  as there will be other subkeys in these keys. Do not forget to ask specific keys involved as well as
  the parameters.

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\IDE

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  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\ {4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

  You can probably find more info here and maybe even the exact registry for your CD/DVD settings
  drive from someone with the same model.

  Forums - a lot of expert real help
  http://Club.myce.com/

  CD/DVD units
  http://www.myce.com/storage/

  Use DevManView to locate the CD/DVD in the registry (be careful and do a prior Restore Point)
  nothing change) - find the DevManView device and then make a right click on it free in RegEdit.

  DevManView - free - an alternative to the standard Windows Device Manager, which displays all the
  devices and their properties in flat table, instead of the tree viewer
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/device_manager_view.html

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle="" -="" mark="" twain="" said="" it="">

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  To learn how to change your BIOS options to boot from the DVD drive, the following tutorial:

  http://notebooks.com/2011/05/05/How-to-load-BIOS-and-change-boot-configuration/