Satellite A100-192: drive cannot read DVD or CD

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• Satellite M40x-189: drive cannot read audio CD or data CD.

  Hi people,

  My Equium M40x with DVD Super Multi GMA - 4080N will read DVDs but not audio CD or data CD. I tried everything, including the removal of Device Manager and re-booting. The laptop sees the device and re - installed, but it does not solve the problem. Audio/data dics just happily run in the drive.

  Any help much appreciated.

  Hello

  It seems that the drive can read DVD but not any kind of CD.
  These problems usually occur because the wrong lens calibration.
  In this case, only the replacement of the drive can solve the problem.

  But it would be a final opportunity to resolve the problem.
  Before you replace the drive try to install the DVD-ram driver on the Toshiba site:
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/cgi-bin/ToshibaCSG/download_drivers_bios.jsp?service=EU

  In addition, I would recommend the firmware update.

• Satellite Pro A40: CD-RW/DVD drive cannot read DVD

  Hello

  The reader combo CD-RW/DVD on my Satellite Pro A40 (14 months) stopped reading DVDs (DVD - R or the video, have not tried other types), although it can play DVDs some time. I've cleaned the disc by using a cleaning disc. I think the problem started when I upgraded the OS to WinXP SP1 to SP2, but not sure. I tried CD - R and CD - RW writing and no errors were reported, but the CD that result are unusable (can't be read in the drive, with the LED blinks a few times and then to infinity).

  Someone has an idea how solve this ptoblem? Thank you

  Richard

  Hi Richard,

  I suggest that you go the Device Manager on your laptop and then remove your devive DVD-ROM in the list. When you have done this and then select the option "Find new hardware" and allow Windows XP Reinstall the device and associate the appropriate driver.

  HTH

• Solutions to the problem of CD/DVD drive cannot read DVD discs

  This article will tell you 3 ways to solve the problem of the CD/DVD drive do not read the DVD disc. Please the process step by step.

  Solution1. Clean the DVD disc

  If your Player cannot detect the DVD disc, the first thing you need to do is to clean the DVD disc. Use a soft and dry cloth (not painted) to wipe the disc from the center of the disc to the edge. Please take care to not to use a paper to clean the disc with a circular motion, it will scratch the disc.

  After cleaning, inert the DVD on the drive to see if it works, if the reader can't read the disc, use a cloth of cotton wet with water or alcohol to clean the disc. After the disc dry, inert re the disc on the drive. If the reader can read, the operation is complete. If this isn't the case, please turn to the option2.

  Option2. Check the disc to see if it has been damaged

  Draw the DVD from the drive and check if there are some scratches or small cracks on the disc. If the disc is damaged, please try another DVD disc to see if the drive can read. If the drive cannot recognize the new disk, there could be a problem with the CD/DVD drive. Please turn to solution 3.

  Solution3. Clean or repair the CD/DVD drive

  When a CD/DVD drive has been used for a long time, its ability to play disc will only get worse. Then, the reader can not read some discs, or blocking your computer in the middle of the reading disc. This is usually due to the aging of certain parts of the disc, CD/DVD player dirty.

  Open the drive to check if the DVD reader accumulates dust and dirt, if so, the cold air from the hair dryer allows you to clean the inside of the DVD drive. Be sure to not blow on the optical sensor orally, or clean it with a cloth of cotton with water or alcohol. After cleaning, insert a DVD disc on the drive to see if it works. If still no, you need to call the s command customer service or take the reader to a computer repair shop.

  Post edited by: Newhampshireguy

  Thanks for sharing your experience with us!
  I think your assignment might be useful to others here in the community.

• Satellite A100-998: Vista - cannot play DVDs with Media Player and WinDVD

  I just upgraded my Satellite A100-998 to Vista. Nothing but problems. I can't play DVDs with Mediaplayer because my "video card does not meet the minimum memory requirement of 64 MB of RAM video.
  He tells me to update the video driver or install a new video card.

  I can't use Intervideo WinDVD to play discs because wnaspi32.dll is missing. I can download it on the web, but it becomes just as much as my office. Anyone know where I should put wnaspi32.dll and how much?

  Someone had this problem? How did you solve this problem?

  Thank you.

  First of all, I must say that I haven't noticed these issues after the installation of Vista. I installed it on the A100 and everything went correctly
  I put t know if you use a graphics driver right but necessary for correctly working Vista.

  The user Scooby1966 has posted a nice Vista tips:
  http://forums.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=22503

  By the way: is the file wnaspi32.dll driver ASPI Nero burning application could install it. If you use Nero try to reinstall this app

• DVD drive cannot read DVD - RW

  Hello

  This is my first time on the forum. Not used!

  I have a question.

  my dvd player reads and read DVDs, but when it comes to simple dvd rw it doesn't recognize or burn it on a dvd - rw.

  any suggestions?

  Hello

  Maybe this car doesn t support DVD - RW?
  What phone have you and what DVD player has this device?

• I have an acer 5739G laptop there dvd - rw but the last month since I installed daemon tools and BD - ROM driver cannot read dvd rom rom. cd single I don't know what to do.

  I try to update the missing drivers, but still does not work

  I uninstall deamon Tools, reboot, then do the test again and if the drive is still problomatic, in Device Manager, uninstall the cd/dvd drive and reboot again

  And if the problems continue to update your drivers from Acer site, specific to your model and the version of win7 bit

• Satellite A100-192: what I lose warranty if I create a partition on the HARD drive

  Hello everyone,

  I want to format my laptop (Toshiba Satellite A100-192) and 2 partitions. I've been using EMP cd + recovery CD, it's very simple, but I don't want to install all the programs of Toshiba. I want to install a Windows 'fresh '.

  I read all the messages on Toshiba Express media CD + recovery CD and xxxx on the HARD drive. I'm a bit confused. Many of you said: 'use only EMP recovery cd + CD' or ' do not xxxx 2 or more on your HARD drive - you can lose the warranty of your laptop.

  I have another CD with Windows XP Pro OEM. It is best to create partitions, install from that cd and after that to install the drivers from TOOLSCD?

  Of course, I don't want to lose my warranty, please tell me how it is better to do!

  Sincerely yours.
  Daniel

  Hello

  > Many of you said: 'use only EMP CD + recovery CD' or '' do not 2 or more partitions on your HARD drive.
  ' > you can lose the warranty of your laptop.

  Someone told you a big story :)

  It turns out; you do not lose the warranty after you create partitions on your HARD drive!
  Only if you open the laptop and will try to fix something by yourself, you will lose your warranty.

  Of course, you can use your fresh and original Windows operating system. After the installation of the operating system, you can install the drivers from the CD tools Toshiba or you're going to download it from the page of Toshiba.

• Name of model Player DVD in Satellite A100-192

  What is the name of the exact model of satellite a100-192 dvd player?
  can you please check it in Device Manager?

  Hello

  I put t know why you can t check yourself, but as far as I know the devices are supplied with different drives.
  Some units supports the DVD +/-RW SuperMulti Double Layer drive
  But maybe you will find this entry in the Device Manager:
  HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GMA - 4082N

• Portable Satellite 1800-750 cannot read DVDs that require files avi (codec)

  my laptop satellite S1800-750 cannot read DVDs that require avi (codec) files. l have updated dvd drivers and upgrades of my multimedia player of series 10, but nothing helped. I need emergency aid.

  Hello

  I suggest, that it can not ONLY play .avi files. Am I wrong?
  In this case, you need additional codecs.
  This has nothing to do with the DVD drivers or firmware.
  Check the internet for the codec. I'm sure you will find a lot of info if you want to google a bit.

  Good luck

• My CD/DVD drive cannot read or write media.

  I get a message to insert a disc, but it is already in it.   When I reinsert the disc, I get the same message.

  Hello

  Looks like the drive has a problem, possibly a cleaning disc might help if he and the
  below are questionable solutions to what sounds like a hardware problem.

  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
  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

  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)
  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.

• My CD or DVD drive cannot read or write media

  Both my cd/dvd readers do not read the discs, they say just please insert disc when it is already inserted.

  Hi Metalmick,

  Method 1:

  Try running the fixit from the link provided below >

  
  Reference:

  
  Your CD or DVD drive cannot read or write media.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/cd_dvd_drive_problems
    
  Method 2:
      
  I recommend you to uninstall and reinstall the drivers and see if it makes a difference, also check the firmware updates.
    
  You must be logged on as administrator to perform these steps.

     
  a. open the Device Manager by clicking the Start button, click on the Control Panel, clicking system and Maintenance, and then clicking Device Manager. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
  b. in Device Manager, look for the CD/DVD and then double-click the device name.
  c. click on the driver tab and then click on uninstall the driver, and then follow the instructions.

    
  Reference:

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

  Thank you, and in what concerns:
  I. Suuresh Kumar - Microsoft technical support.

  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.
  

• Satellite A100 - 192 PSAA9E: need drivers for Win XP

  Toshiba satellite A100-192. Model no. PSAA9E-01Y01QAR

  I FORMATTED MY LAPTOP TOSHIBA

  I NEED WINDOWS XP DRIVERS PLEASE SOMEONE FIND ME

  Ethernet controller
  Mass storage controller
  Network controller
  SM bus controller
  video controller (VGA compatible)

  Thease drivers please help me I searchd thoshiba site but there is no difference after installting them someone help me?

  Hello

  All the drivers are placed on the European driver Toshiba page.
  Choose the Satellite A100 PSAA9E and download the necessary drivers.

  Ethernet controller means WLan driver
  Network average controller LAN driver
  video controller (VGA compatible) means display driver
  SM bus controller means Flash Media Driver for Texas Instruments (it s SD card reader)

  The latest WLan drivers can be downloaded here as well:
  http://APS2.toshiba-tro.de/WLAN/

• Satellite A100-192: screen does not show colors properly

  Hello!

  I just bought a new laptop Satellite A100-192, technology TruBrite screen, and I have a problem with the display of colors and sharpness of the image. For example, the letters that are gray look more or less grey gray and there is not an intense color. Is it because of the model of the laptop or is it possible to fix this? It's a bit disappointing when I try to watch a DVD or even when I read the Web pages... The colors are not consistent...

  THX!

  It is a known problem, your note is psaa9. Search this forum "dithering", I have already discuss this dependent problem.is bios.i really am very sorry for my English

• How to use the recovery on the Satellite A100-192 with 2 partitions CD

  I have a satellite a100-192 with 100 GB hard drive.
  When I bought it I used magic norton 8.0 partion to divide the disk into two partitions, c drive (used for files of program and other things; 20 GB) and d ' drive that I use for all my documents, music, videos and similar stuff...

  and now, because of a few bad shots, I made (the software bad... lol) I want to reinstall windows. and honestly, I have no idea how to proceed. what I mean, I don't know what cd to use (I have two CD when I bought the computer), in fact I guess that's the one with ms a note on it, but how to do it safely without losing all my data on the d drive?

  The problem is that I did a lot of relocations on desktop computers when you hava clean facilities and then I know what I'm doing, but I have no experience with bundled windows installations.

  Hello

  Usually, Toshiba laptops are supplied with a Toshiba restore CD.
  On this CD, you will find the image of Toshiba which contains all Toshiba drivers and utilities.

  The question is what CD image you received.
  Some people here in the forum suggested that, since January 2006 the Toshiba Recovery CD supports another recovery procedure. The new recovery CD does not support the ghost but the surface RECO and it s not possible to choose the partition for the installation of the OS.
  In this case the whole HARD disk will be deleted and you will lose all your partitions.

  I have only one old recovery CD and so I can't say if it is possible to choose the right partition. It was possible on the old recovery cd by selecting the expert mode.

  In my view, that should make a backup of you all important files before you begin the recovery procedure.