Satellite Pro M40: Files on DVD/CD not visible

If data are burned to DVD or CD (+ R or + RW completed another manufacturer) then inserted in my Satellite Pro M40 PC he can see folder names but he cannot see all the files in the folder. When you click on the files, he says they are empty!

When the same disks are inserted on other devices (on DVD players connected to a TV), records show the files and files open without problem.

Sometimes the same disc when inserted in the pc, can be detected as drive is invalid

Audio and video disks are no problem and open immediately.

I am at a loss because even if I backed up all my data I can't re - insert the data if I lose it.

Hello

There are different reasons why you CD/DVD drive doesn t manage burned CDs.
First all CD or DVD is compatible.
I had a lot of problems with my mediums sometimes burned the disc was able to read, sometimes, it was not possible.

I changed the burn at a lower speed, and which has slightly improved the situation. I also changed burning software.
Now I use the Nero burning Rom software. It s really good program.

But the main reason for these problems is the anomaly of lens laser discs. After a long period of work of the lens cannot calibrate properly and therefore can't handle the media inserted in this case only a replacement drive helps.

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