Satellite A120: CD/DVD drive cannot read or recognize DVD

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• 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 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

• Satellite U300 - CD/DVD drive cannot read disks

  My CD/DVD drive does not work.

  It can be heard at work (or maybe working), but it cannot read the discs - music films or niether. The 'properties', says the disk is full, but can not read the contents. Neither is it give details of the content.

  If I run iTunes or Real Player, suffice to say it is a blank disc in the drive and told me to get ready to burn to a disc. But in his own info says that the disc is full! Windows XP sees the drive in 'Properties' and said that it is complete, but does not display the contents of the disc. Devices, said the drive (type HL-DT-STDVDRAM GSA-U10N) "working properly".

  I have turned off the HDD (software protection movement) protection because he stirs a warning whenever the unit darn picked. I tried to use the drive with it on and outside. My computer is 18 months old (I think), but this problem has existed for a year and gets more and more frustrating.

  Help please.

  Hello

  You can find enough son here in the forum about problem of CD/DVD disc then please use the search function of the forum first.

  I founded an interesting thread for you you need to check:
  http://forums.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?MessageID=162032

• Satellite A100-192: drive cannot read DVD or CD

  Greetings
  I have a problem with a dvd - ram engine in my book.
  When I insert the cd or dvd in the engine, it cannot read the media.
  The engine starts and runs disc twice or three times, then turn of.
  the engine is mast * one origin.

  Thank you

  Sounds like a hardware malfunction and in this case only the replacement will help.

• 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.

• D/DVD-ROM drive cannot read the CD or DVD

  Hello

  I use Windows Vista on my laptop. Its quite some time that I did not use my DVD/CD drive. Today, I try to use but cannot read any CD or DVD. I was trying to solve the problem of updating the drive, but still cannot fix. Can I use Microsoft FIX IT microsoft support but the problem still there.

  Something to say: windows cannot start this hardware device because its configuration (in the registry) information is incomplete or damage (Code 19).

  Click on 'Search the soluton' to send data about this device to Microsoft and to see if there is a solution available.
  I did it but the result is COULD NOT LOAD DRIVER SOFTWARE.

  Please advise what should I do?

  Thank you!

  Hello

  It is very rare for the methods in the 1st answer above does not fix a Code 19.

  You might have a disk problem as the CD/DVD is actually 4 discs in 1 case (CD & DVD and CD burn and)
  DVD playback). Therefore, it is not unusual for 1 or 2 rooms with not so work that others do it properly.

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

  Check with your system manufacturer Maker and device for possible firmware updates and the good
  Your player registry entries.

  Here are the keys in my opinion, are those in question - for the reader of CD/DVD subkeys of course that he will be
  other subkeys in these keys. Be sure 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-ROM drive settings of
  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 - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• Satellite 2410-603: SD-R2212 cannot read DVD-R or DVD authentic

  Hello
  can anyone help, my dvd player on my authentic satellite 2410 603 can't/wont read dvd - r or DVD IE Disney etc.
  DVD + r seem to be ok, someone has any ideas?

  Hello

  Strange. Check if the firmware update will solve this problem:
  eltype http://www.Toshiba-Europe.com/storage/PFT.asp?page=pft&NAV=ISH_ARC&model=SDR2212&spr_mod = COMBOSL & spr_model = SDR2212

• 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.

• CD drive cannot read media.

  Okay so basically when I insert a cd or dvd, it is trying to read but may not back drive on my computer or whatever it is. I looked for versions updated but found nothing, I have tried to re - install, but it still doesn't work. My drive is LG-CD-RW CED-8080 b and function device manager there is nothing wrong with the drive.

  Hello

  · Do you remember any changes made on the computer before the show?

  You can follow the procedure of the links below and check if this may help: 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

  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982116

• Satellite A20-130: SD-R2412 cannot read that DVD burned in some optical drives

  Hello

  I have a laptop Satellite A20-130, running Windows XP and Ununtu Dapper in a double score. My 2nd laptop is not a Toshiba. When I burned the DVD (DVD + R) with my laptop Toshiba no and played against them in my Satellite everything has worked well.

  However, when I bought a new optical drive for my 2nd my Toshiba laptop suddenly stopped playing DVDs burned in this new optical disc (I was using exactly the same brand of disc and the same format - DVD + R). I tried the old DVD (those burned in the laptop before that material from the optical drive has been upgraded) and they can still read perfectly well.

  This problem applies to both Ubuntu and Windows XP. Computer support portable 2nd said that sounds like a problem of firmware with my Toshiba. I updated the driver for my optical drive Toshiba R2412 SD (which according to the manual of the leader, seems to fix a DVD-Ram compatibility issue). Now the reader occasionally reads some of the new DVDs burnt (after doing lots of noise and waiting for ages), but more often that not, I get an error message saying that the device cannot be read, because the format is wrong or the device needs to be formatted.

  This computer non-Toshiba laptop read DVD, it burns using the optical drive improved perfectly.

  Hello

  Satellite A20 is old enough laptop model, and after intensive use, it may be that the disc is more sensitive. If all this happens occasionally there no explanation just why this happens.

  I know it's pretty boring, but I don't see any magic solution. In the end, you should test with new disc.

• DVD - RAM drive cannot read the CD on my Satellite M40X

  I bought a satellite pro m40x. The dvdram drive can only read dvd but not cd ROMs and music CDs. I tried already with the original ones. I upgraded the bios but nothing changes. Thanks.Paolo.

  [Edited by: admin on 03-Sep-05 17:09]

  Hello

  It of very unusual. Try this: go to the properties of the drive DVD ram (right-click).
  Somewhere in the properties is a checkbox to enable digital CD PLAYBACK. Make sure this box is checked.

  In Autoplay make you a corresponding task is associated with music CD and not action.
  Load a music CD and then right-click on your CD-ROM drive. There should be a PLAY option.

  If the DVD player not working after this change, so I think that it s something wrong with the hardware.
  In my opinion, you should contact the service partner.

  Good luck

  Good bye

• Satellite Pro M10: IO error, cannot read DVDs/CDs, USB driver for Port Replicator

  I had to format my m10 pro like the multidrive dvd kept as an IO error and refuses to read my dvd/cd etc.
  I reloaded all software and the multidrive dvd (Panasonic coursc 810) will always return the same IO error.
  I have also continued to asked a USB driver load? Replicator port, I can't find my original installation CD?
  Someone help please?
  Thank you very much
  Joe Dawson

  [Edited by: admin on 21 January 06 16:24]

  Hello Joe

  I saw in some your previous assignments that you use external DVD drive too.

  I use my Tecra with Replicator port and a multi LG external DL disk attached to the port replicator (due to the fast data transfer firewire connection). Everything works fine and I wonder how you can have all of these problems.

  If your device is set up correctly, including all the original drivers, tools and utilities that you can find on Toshiba download page should not have any problem. I hope that you have installed the unit without port replicator and you don t forget Mobile extension tool. As much as I know there is no driver for Replicator port and all the signals are loop just to the ports of the replicaror port.

  What is the status of the Panasonic player in Device Manager? The drive is displayed in Windows Explorer?

• Satellite A40-S435: the drive cannot burn CD-R/CD-RW but can read DVD-ROM

  Hello
  my laptop is Toshiba A40-S435.
  I'm currently problems writing CD - R or CD - RW drive CD - RW?
  There is noise whenever I insert the CD - RW into the CD - RW drive!
  But able to read DVD-R and sometimes intermittent reading CD - R disc?
  Is - this CD - RW drive is defective? My burner is TEAC DW 224th - a 7.2 A

  Or would that be the problem of software that may have a break on my CD - RW drive?

  My current configuration are:
  Configuration of the device is all devices
  Technology HT is Enable with PM
  Dynamic CPU frequency mode is always high

  Speed session is seeing no tick on silent mode SET or SET Normal Mode?

  You can send an e-mail and respond to [email protected]

  Please help and advise.

  Hello

  I think it s not a question of setting wrong, but it could be a malfunction of the player.
  Maybe the lens can not calibrate correctly.
  I think noise appears during the insertion of the disc because the drive is trying to read or to recognize the CD.
  In this case there is not much to do. You can try using different media and if this does not work if the disk needs to be replaced.