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• HL-DT-ST DVD - RAM GSA - H55L [CD-ROM drive] cannot detect, read, play CDs or DVDs.

  Running Windows XP Home Edition SP3 (build 2600) with LG HL-DT-ST DVD - RAM GSA-H55L [CD-ROM drive]. Updated all drivers and ran all the diagnostics; still only detect, read, or play CD or DVD.  Installed and run program Microsoft ATS Fix It - has not fixed the problem. CARPET directed me to this site.

  I had the system 4 years and have used the drive to read and burn many CD / DVD, so he's worked in the past.  Thank you very much in advance for any help you can provide.  I appreciate your time and your consideration.  MS

  Remember - this is a public forum so never post private information such as numbers of mail or telephone!

  Ideas:

  • You have problems with programs
  • Error messages
  • Recent changes to your computer
  • What you have already tried to solve the problem

  Hello

  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.

  Thank you, and in what concerns:
  Shekhar S - Microsoft technical support.

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• Example: Pavilion p6523w: can a hp DVD Ram GH40L sata cd rom writing on a DVD dual layer?

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  I need to know if this burner will write a double layer DVD R.  It's a HP DVD RAM GH40L Sata cd Rom

  Hello
  
  It should do, but to check you can visualize all the multimedia capabilities of your optical drive using the free app at the following link.
  
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• CD ROM / DVD drive not recognized and viruses on the computer

  Can anyone help please?
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  I also have a virus that I can't get rid of, it's maybe part of the problem (Trojan horse - Spy.HTML.Smitfraud.c) I ran many viruses, spyware and trojan controls but there is no cure yet?
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  PG
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  I think that your first priority will be to remove the virus from your laptop. The following link contains the virus details: -.

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• USB device not recognized when connected to the computer

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  When I plug a usb device, I get a message not recognized usb device (one of the usb devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned and windows does not recognize)

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  ·         Remember to make changes to the system?

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  I suggest running the fix which is present in the article below and check if the problem persists.

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  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310575

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  A computer that is running Windows XP cannot detect a USB, an Apple iPod flash drive or an external hard disk drive

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/925196

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• Torch of blackBerry Smartphones not recognized on desktop-Mac osx computer

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• HV 20 camcorder is not recognized by my pc

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• Windows XP does not start after the installation of 3 GB of RAM. Will start with only 2 GB or less.

  I installed the new RAM on my desktop Compaq EVO D500.  Everything was working fine until 2 GB.  When I tried to install no matter what the computer does not start.  Specifications of the computer say maximum RAM is 3 GB.  All the memory and are good because I swapped taken in all the combinations possible and memory.  Any ideas. gknapp_ny

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  It seems as if you may need a BIOS update in order to recognize the 3 GB of RAM - especially if it is a very old Compaq Evo D500.  See the "Improvements" tab to the page linked below.

  See http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=12454&prodSeriesId=96295&swItem=PSG_I15378-37635&prodNameId=97121&swEnvOID=1093&swLang=13&taskId=135&mode=3

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• cd/DVD drives not recognized by the computer.

  Some full scans there is our operating system to xp does not recognize our 2 dvd/cd players after a full scan, by security essentials.

  We went into the control panel to check the cd/dvd drivers... and they were gone.  Then we went in the 'my computer' window, and neither one of them were there either.  It's like they were never there.  We can somehow reset something to collect, to use?

  Hello

  I see that the CD is missing on the computer.

  1. You did changes to the computer before the show?
  2. The computer is connected to a network?
  3. Is detected in Device Manager?

  Device Manager provides a graphical display of the hardware installed on the computer, as well as the device drivers and resources associated with this material. Using the Device Manager provides a central point to change the way the hardware is configured and interacts with the microprocessor of the computer.

  To access Device Manager, try the following steps:

  Click Start, click run, and then type devmgmt.msc.

  Note:

  Let us know the result.

  Now, you can read the following article and try the steps.

  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs

  Note:

  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 the following articlehttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756

  If the problem persists, or you need help with Windows let us know.

• My CD/DVD drive stopped working... it is not recognized on my computer... I can't open the compartment either by ejection or manually

  I have a laptop HP... I rarely use the DVD player... someone suggested the BIOS to default and disable the VRAM... Who has sense and how I would do? I tried Microsoft Fixit, but it does not work... I uninstalled the PCI controller. er in the management of devices and Rebooted, without success. It's as if my drive just disappeared.

  Thanks for any help in advance

  Hello

  To manually open the drive:

  For the readers of the status bar:

  Sometimes they get stuck. There is a small hole on the front of the CD drive that you can stick a
  a paper clip that will release him and the reader to open.

  Create a trombone in car Opener
  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/tipstricks/HT/ppdropen.htm

  Open a CD/DVD player with a paper clip.
  http://www.josepino.com/?open_cd-dvd_paperclip

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  For the readers of the slot:

  Check with the manufacturer of system on how do to eject the disc.

  Dell xps m1330 dvd drive will not eject cd inside<-- check="" these="">
  http://www.FixYa.com/support/t2643828-dell_xps_m1330_dvd_drive_will_not_eject

  Be careful as you may damage the player using the method below:
  
  You may need to get the driver to work 1 However, this could still work.
  http://www.tech-tweak.NET/2009/11/how-to-eject-STUK-DVD-from-slot-load.html

  The method used on the Mac could work
  http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=wpWieIoBBrk

  How to disassemble the laptop (Dell XPS M1330)<--- voids="" any="" warranty!="" this="" is="" an="">
  http://ahwee.com/how-to-disassemble-laptop-Dell-XPS-M1330

  Also have heard double tape on a credit card or play can work.

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  For the reader does not:

  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

  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
  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
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  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/

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - MS MVP: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

• pilot missing dvd/CD; drive even not recognized by the computer

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  I'm on a hp Pavilion dv6000 and ive tried searching on the site Web of hp and help all forums, with no solution until now...

  Hello

  For the CD/DVD problem start up that convenience store and work down to jump
  nothing. He is even said to continue if the CD/DVD drive is not displayed in Device Manager.
  You are much less likely to solve the problem by a hit or miss approach to try this
  or such. And of course, there may be a material cause.

  The HP forums, ask questions and I hope that those who have had
  the same issues on similar equipment that have solved the issue respond. Only way
  to succeed is to give your best effort.

  HP does not have a lot of online documentation and help diagnostics on their site and those
  could help to resolve some of the questions withour paying for support.

  Back up your data on the device and it goes back out of the box state
  can be one of the best moves to solve the present problems.

  I hope this helps.

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

• CD/DVD drive has stopped working and now not recognized in 'My Computer'

  I have a HP Pavilion computer to office model a6109n, product number GG038AA, S/N CNH7250K0M. I've been running Windows 7 for 2 years. My CD player recently stopped working. I can't attribute this failure to any specific event that would have led to it.  When a CD is inserted, the green light comes on for about 6 seconds then turns off. The CD player is not long represented on the 'My Computer' to readers list. The CD drive appears in Device Manager. I tried to roload the driver for CD drive, Windows gave a message stating that the best driver is already installed. I have no error message and ran three programs different viruses with no problems. I've also updated Windows available current configuration that has not solved the problem. Thinking it was a hardware problem, I checked the CD drive cable connections and that did not help.  I replaced the CD drive with a new drive for HP and had the same symptoms. I returned the new CD player and he traded for an external CD drive and had the same symptoms in all USB ports. I tried every USB port with a flash player and the flash player saved on my computer in all USB ports. If my CD drive is being recognized by the Device Manager but not in my computer. It's okay if it's an internal or external drive. Everything else on the computer works fine. More troubleshooting ideas?  Thank you.

  Hello

  First, try the automated Microsoft fixit at the link below.

  Windows 7

  Check if the drive works now.

  If it still does not work, click on the Menu start, open the all programs, open accessories, right-click on command prompt and select "run as Administrator".  In at the prompt, type the following command and press ENTER.

  sfc/scannow                (Note that there is a space between sfc and /)

  Let the entire process, then the output type and press ENTER.

  Then, click on the Start Menu, open Control Panel and click Device Manager.  Click to open the CD/DVD-ROM drives.  Right-click on the drive and choose uninstall.  Do not delete if requested drivers.  When the device has been uninstalled click the icon 'Search for hardware changes' (usually just below help in the toolbar).  Let windows reinstall the disc and see if it works now.

  Kind regards

  DP - K

• DVD drive on the new computer not recognized

  Hi can someone help.

  My computer did an automatic update at the weekend and now the DVD shows also not recognized.
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  Help!
  Any help would be appreciated
  Thank you

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