Computer XP won't read or write cd's

My computer is no longer read any disc or burn CDs or anything else. Help, please

Hello
 
1. have you made changes on the computer recently?
 
Method 1.
To diagnose and repair problems with your CD or DVD drive when trying to read or burn media automatically.
Reference:
Your CD or DVD drive cannot read or write media
http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/cd_dvd_drive_problems
Method 2.
The article below describes how to troubleshoot common problems that may occur when a Windows XP-based computer cannot read a CD or a DVD in a CD or DVD drive. This article contains several methods that you can use to try to solve these problems, and it also includes some advanced troubleshooting steps.
How to troubleshoot common problems that occur when a Windows XP-based computer cannot read a CD or DVD
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/321641/

 
I hope this helps.

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