running Win7 and discs not being recognized drive is shown part 1

bobsscgirl

My E drive aka my cd / dvd drive is not recognizing any discs, that includes blanks, store bought artist ones etc. Yes it sees all drives including the new external drive I got. When I boot up PC pops up with a balloon msg saying files waiting to be burned. I have no such request pending. When I try to find them x2 opens to my c drive. No files there I want or should delete. I click on the cd drive and I get a msg that says please put a disc in drive. Btw some of the time there has been either a blank disc in drive or a store bought artist cd. I tried 2 different restore points and each comes up with some msg about something may be corrupted and contact my administrator (me, I guess?). Windows Media Center no longer appears on my pc. I was on the Microsoft site and tried to update it and it says it can't something about software restriction and contact my administrator???? I am not sure if it is related to no disc recognize problem. One more thing the sound is working fine.
An update on the noted comments about Windows Media Player 12 is that I tried to find a exe for it or even 11. I did find it for 11 but it would not install it said already had a newer version on my pc. I just haven't looked in the right place. I don't know if one issue has any bearing on the other but you never know. I have learned a lot since I have been online since early '98 and I do know it is most definitely an ongoing learning experience.

pooch

Hello bobsscgirl, welcome to the forum
Has this just started recently? all these problems together?
Try downloading and running Malwarebytes and CCleaner - Download
If you need any help just ask

bobsscgirl

Love your user name as I have 3 poochs (shelties) as well as 8 cats. Now as for my system. Thanks to heaven knows what my youngest stepson did I recently had to reinstall Win7 including my programs etc and in the process I used the cd /dvd drive. So it is relatively recent with the discs not being recognized. Windows Media is on my pc just not sure where and have to admit have not really looked for it, been dealing or trying to deal with the disc problem. I was trying to download a ringtone earlier and the Windows Media Player popped up / I exited it. I am running Registry Mechanic along with Comodo Internet Security 2011 Pro. I am wondering if I still need to run the programs you mentioned.

pooch

�� Quote: Originally Posted by bobsscgirl

Love your user name as I have 3 poochs (shelties) as well as 8 cats.

The nick is from my daughter lol we have no dogs but 3 cats.

�� Quote: Originally Posted by bobsscgirl

Windows Media is on my pc just not sure where and have to admit have not really looked for it, been dealing or trying to deal with the disc problem. I was trying to download a ringtone earlier and the Windows Media Player popped up / I exited it.

click start orb type in Media Player and it should appear in the list

�� Quote: Originally Posted by bobsscgirl

I am running Registry Mechanic along with Comodo Internet Security 2011 Pro. I am wondering if I still need to run the programs you mentioned.

I would normally recommend no registry cleaners as they often do more harm than good, my thinking with CCleaner is just to do a clean up and not touch the registry to try to clear the message about burning a disc which might be blocking the drive.

I Chose Malwarebytes because of the changes that have happened to your PC as I suspected malware as a cause. Malwarebytes in the version that you download is not a resident protection or substitute to Comodo but it would enhance it and may find things that Comodo does not.

SlasherIT

Hello,

a) Remove Registry Mechanic, its rubbish, Comodo is good though. I recommend MSE: www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/

Have you installed any Virtual Image Software aka PowerISO, MagicISO, Alchohol 120%, Daemon Tools ect.? Could you please post the make and name of your DVD drive? It might need new drivers. BTW Did your computer come with Windows 7 or no?

Slasher

bobsscgirl

okey dokey will try suggested steps
one question click on what "an orb"? I am trying to figure out how to make it show itself again.

SlasherIT

The orb is the Windows logo on the bottom left corner of the screen (aka Start). Click on it, than search (type) Windows Media. It should come up. Figured out the DVD Reader/Writer make yet?

bobsscgirl

Slasher it really is garbage???? What makes the other program better?

pebbly

Hi bobsscgirl, have a look at this tutorial You have files waiting to be burned to disc - Stop Message this will get rid of the message you are receiving , Also tell us the make and model of the cd/dvd drive and will will find an updated firmware for you

bobsscgirl

I am trying to catch up with the msgs. The drive came with the puter, I also have an external drive. No on the install of image software. I checked an it only showed the name of the drive with no indication that it was functioning etc. Nope it came with Vista and my step son tried to put a version of Win7 on it. I found out later it was not a geniune one which necessitated me putting a genuine one on which I have done.

bobsscgirl

Pebbly thank you will do. Will you tell me the definition of firmware. I have been online since early '98 and every day I learn something new.

pebbly

�� Quote: Originally Posted by bobsscgirl

I am trying to catch up with the msgs. The drive came with the puter, I also have an external drive. No on the install of image software. I checked an it only showed the name of the drive with no indication that it was functioning etc. Nope it came with Vista and my step son tried to put a version of Win7 on it. I found out later it was not a geniune one which necessitated me putting a genuine one on which I have done.

Did you upgrade to the legitimate version or clean installed ?

pooch

�� Quote: Originally Posted by bobsscgirl

I am trying to catch up with the msgs. The drive came with the puter, I also have an external drive. No on the install of image software. I checked an it only showed the name of the drive with no indication that it was functioning etc. Nope it came with Vista and my step son tried to put a version of Win7 on it. I found out later it was not a geniune one which necessitated me putting a genuine one on which I have done.

ok It iwould be best to carry on with the suggestion from Pebbly hier; You have files waiting to be burned to disc - Stop Message

pebbly

�� Quote: Originally Posted by bobsscgirl

Pebbly thank you will do. Will you tell me the definition of firmware. I have been online since early '98 and every day I learn something new.

Firmware is like an updated driver for the drive ,Its a set of program codes that tell the drive how to react to a set of instructions from the PC http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firmware

bobsscgirl

My Commodo has a virus checker and it looks like the program suggested will conflict.

bobsscgirl

Yes a legitimite version after a format of the drive. Needless to say I was ticked having to do it.

bobsscgirl

I wanted to make sure Pebbly knew I had checked to see if drivers needed updating and could only see where the drive was name with no action on it.

pebbly

�� Quote: Originally Posted by bobsscgirl

I wanted to make sure Pebbly knew I had checked to see if drivers needed updating and could only see where the drive was name with no action on it.

Updating the firmware will not show up in device manager as needing an updated driver , the firmware is like a bios chip in the CD/DVD drive , which program is commodo telling you it has a conflict with ?

bobsscgirl

Thanks for the info on the definition. I did the removal on the msg I was getting.

pebbly

�� Quote: Originally Posted by bobsscgirl

Thanks for the info on the definition. I did the removal on the msg I was getting.

Good, thats 1 less problem , now we need to get the drive working and reading discs , have you tried a disc since you have run the delete msg program ? I will be back in a short while (time to let the dogs out for a run )

bobsscgirl

I have not but will. Me too back in a bit we are having renovations done here (the last 2 weeks the kitchen) plus my shelties need to go out to.

bobsscgirl

tried the drive after msg removal nope drat! As I stated be back in a bit

pooch

�� Quote: Originally Posted by bobsscgirl

tried the drive after msg removal nope drat! As I stated be back in a bit

Have you tried new starting the PC after carrying out the tutorial? It might need it before the drive is affected

pebbly

�� Quote: Originally Posted by bobsscgirl

tried the drive after msg removal nope drat! As I stated be back in a bit

OK bobsscgirl, I'm back now, when you get back go to device manager and uninstall the cd/dvd drive and reboot the PC, windows should reinstall the driver for the drive ,Do you have a spare cable you could try on the drive in case its the cable causing the problem ?

pooch

�� Quote: Originally Posted by pebbly

Also tell us the make and model of the cd/dvd drive and will will find an updated firmware for you

If you click on the start orb, type Device Manager and click on it when it appears. In the new window click on the little arrow to the left of DVD/CD-Rom drives it should open up the display allowing you to read the make of your DVD writer
Here is a picture of mine

bobsscgirl

I am not clear on post about uninstalling drive and using a cable as it is an internal drive.
As to identifying the drive I will follow that info and post back in a bit.
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Between the renovations going on here, dealing with the freaking out shelties, and recovering from spinal surgery I laid down for a minute and it became just a bit more.
Again will post back shortly.

bobsscgirl

TSSTCorp CDDVDW TS-H653Z SCSI Cd Rom Device
Is this the info you are requesting?

bobsscgirl

Calling it a night but wanted to update:
ran the malware check and it caught 5 things
after it cd /dvd drive was not recognized before or after reboot
manana yo voy a dormir

pooch

�� Quote: Originally Posted by bobsscgirl

I am not clear on post about uninstalling drive and using a cable as it is an internal drive.
As to identifying the drive I will follow that info and post back in a bit.
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Between the renovations going on here, dealing with the freaking out shelties, and recovering from spinal surgery I laid down for a minute and it became just a bit more.
Again will post back shortly.

No problem, take the time that you need

Click on the start orb, type Device Manager and click on it when it appears. In the new window click on the little arrow to the left of DVD/CD-Rom drives it should open up the display. (just like b4) This time right click on "TSSTCorp CDDVDW TS-H653Z SCSI Cd Rom Device" and click uninstall. Accept the warning close all windows and restart your PC.
When your PC starts it should find the DVD device and install the drivers again check if it is now working

pooch

�� Quote: Originally Posted by bobsscgirl

TSSTCorp CDDVDW TS-H653Z SCSI Cd Rom Device
Is this the info you are requesting?

Thank you, Yes it is the right info in case we need to try and find new firmware

�� Quote: Originally Posted by bobsscgirl

Calling it a night but wanted to update:
ran the malware check and it caught 5 things
after it cd /dvd drive was not recognized before or after reboot
manana yo voy a dormir

OK Its still good news I take it these things were deleted?
You may want to keep malwarebytes, you will have to manually update and run it (twice a month maybe), it is a good program that compliments your Internet security.

pebbly

Hi bobsscgirl, here is a link to the firmware for the drive TSST TS-H653Z Optical Drive Firmware Update - HP technical support (United Kingdom - English) It's the only one I could find ,It may be the original firmware so don't do anything with it yet ! Also have a look here TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-H653Z WONT BURN ANYTHING - Microsoft Answers it may be of help .
Even though your drive is internal it still uses a cable to connect it to the motherboard ,sometimes unplugging and replugging the cable back in can remedy problems but if you have a spare cable lying around try that one ,cables can fail

bobsscgirl

I wanted to make a brief post. I do not want anyone to think that I don't appreciate the help that is being extended to me. I am having to lay low a bit today thanks to PPS (Post Polio Syndrome), RSD (Reflux Sympathectic Dystrophy), arthritis etc. I will be on later on this evening. The ongoing learning experience that is computers is very much exemplified here on this site from the simplicity of definitions to the deeper levels of the world of computers. Your willingness to reach out to assist and educate is very deeply recognized and appreciated.

bobsscgirl

Ok update for the evening. I uninstalled the cd /dvd drive as instructed. Actually I did it twice in accordance with the instructions. After the first time I thought I may have not clicked on things as I thought so it may be good to do it again. I got the same result which is to say I went through the list, it showed as being deleted, rebooted and there was no apparent finding of the drive nor apparently installation of the drivers again.
At your convenience contact me on your suggestions as to what is next?

bobsscgirl

One last item the cd /dvd drive did show up on the device manager again after the reboot.

pooch

�� Quote: Originally Posted by bobsscgirl

I wanted to make a brief post. I do not want anyone to think that I don't appreciate the help that is being extended to me. I am having to lay low a bit today thanks to PPS (Post Polio Syndrome), RSD (Reflux Sympathectic Dystrophy), arthritis etc. I will be on later on this evening. The ongoing learning experience that is computers is very much exemplified here on this site from the simplicity of definitions to the deeper levels of the world of computers. Your willingness to reach out to assist and educate is very deeply recognized and appreciated.

Don't worry we won't think that. If you need to take it easy then please do your health is more important

�� Quote: Originally Posted by bobsscgirl

One last item the cd /dvd drive did show up on the device manager again after the reboot.

Thats ok it should do All we did here was to delete the drivers to force windows to reinstall them in case something was wrong with the last installation


Have you checked the cable and read through the info that pebbly posted?
TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-H653Z WONT BURN ANYTHING - Microsoft Answers

Here is a guide to installing a dvd player the pictures should be good enough to help you remove and replace the cable if you have a spare. If not you could still check that the cable is fitted properly (note it only fits one way, as shown in the guide, incorrect fitting will most likely damage the drive).
How to install a dvd burner

bobsscgirl

I looked at and tried the info Pebbly posted and it showed nothing wrong, no fixes applied. As for the cable I would not want to try it due to knowledge in that area for me being next to nothing. My husband will be able to help with this when the chaos that is renovation here at the house subsides. I would like to try what there is to try short of that. Is the firmware a practical option or would it have to go so far as another install of Win7?
Thanks to all!

pebbly

Hi bobsscgirl, hold back on the firmware for a little while longer ( your firmware may be upto date ) we have to get the drive reading and writing first ,At this point in time we are looking more and more likely for it to be a faulty drive , I would like you to do one more thing for us and that is to run the system file checker SFC /SCANNOW Command - System File Checker this will tell us if there are any corrupted system files , Take your time , do not rush we will still be here for you

pebbly

bobsscgirl , pooch has made a valid point ,When the PC is first turned on ,does the LED light on the CD/DVD drive light up ? ,Does it light up when you put a disc in ?

bobsscgirl

I note the running of the last link requires / heavily suggests that you make a backup. If the discs are not being recognized how can I accomplish that? Also when you first put a disc in briefly the led lights do appear as if the drive is being read or attempting to be read. It then goes out.

pooch

�� Quote: Originally Posted by bobsscgirl

I note the running of the last link requires / heavily suggests that you make a backup. If the discs are not being recognized how can I accomplish that? Also when you first put a disc in briefly the led lights do appear as if the drive is being read or attempting to be read. It then goes out.

Warning
Be aware that if you have modified your system files as in theming explorer/system files, running sfc /scannow will revert the system files such as explorer.exe back to it's default state. Make the appropriate backups of your system files that you have modified for theming if you wish to save them before running sfc /scannow.



If you mean this link it only refers to system files.
Simply put, if you have modified windows for example changing windows themes by downloading special modification programs.
This means that these changes would be reverted back to standard windows values
I may be wrong as I cant see your PC but I doubt that it applies to you.
Should you still wish to make a back up I would recommend an external USB drive, if you have one.
If not and you are still unsure then do not run the link

bobsscgirl

I thought I had mentioned I do have an external USB drive. I wonder how much space is required for the backup. How would I accomplish this with an external drive. Also I am running Webshots would this be affected by running the system checker link.

pooch

�� Quote: Originally Posted by bobsscgirl

I thought I had mentioned I do have an external USB drive. I wonder how much space is required for the backup. How would I accomplish this with an external drive. Also I am running Webshots would this be affected by running the system checker link.

I have never used webshots but as all your photos are stored online as opposed to on your PC it should not be a problem.
To do a back up have a look here; Backup Complete Computer - Create an Image Backup[2]=Backup%20Restore
There is no set size for a backup, but as you go through setting the back up, up, it will be shown to you for your PC. (see the tutorial)

bobsscgirl

I am unclear how I should proceed as I can not address the cable being possible not fitted or fastened correctly. I have not moved my pc at all so I am curious why the cable could have gotten loose. So I guess it will have to wait until the hectic status of the renovations around here subsides.

pooch

�� Quote: Originally Posted by bobsscgirl

I am unclear how I should proceed as I can not address the cable being possible not fitted or fastened correctly. I have not moved my pc at all so I am curious why the cable could have gotten loose. So I guess it will have to wait until the hectic status of the renovations around here subsides.

There is most probably nothing wrong with your cable but because we cannot check these things ourselves we have to ask. All these checks will enable us then to say what the fault is and enable us to tell you exactly what to do to repair the fault. At the moment I believe that the drive itself is faulty, the only way to be sure tho would be to try it out in another PC or to try another drive in your PC and see if it works.

Did you get a result with sfc /scannow ?

bobsscgirl

I am printing out the instructions for running sfc /scannow. It looks a bit confusing to me but I will try it in a couple hours. I can not do it now as there is too much stuff going on here just now. Yes indeed I am learning something else today about my computer! Any way that there is a really simplified list of instructions? Stop laughing, while I do know some things there are some I have yet to learn.

pooch

As always take your time the sfc /scannow tutorial may look confusing, just do it line for line. I am sure you will manage. It is certainly a lot better written and simpler than anything I could do lol, and no I wouldn't dream of laughing tbh I like the get up and go that you have and the determination to see this through.

bobsscgirl

In running sfc /scannow Option 1 or 2? Yes it is just a bit confusing.

pooch

It really does not matter whichever seems easier to you

bobsscgirl

Thanks for the input. I am going to attempt it today as soon as I have finished dealing with renovation, pet problems etc.

pebbly

bobsscgirl, when you get time and you feel like doing it We would like you to try putting a different CD/DVD drive in the PC ,if you know anyboby you could borrow one off just for testing purposes , But I'm afraid I agree with pooch I think you have lost your drive , Cables can and do degrade over time you do not have to touch them for them to fail ,so it is always worth taking the time just to check

pooch

�� Quote: Originally Posted by bobsscgirl

Thanks for the input. I am going to attempt it today as soon as I have finished dealing with renovation, pet problems etc.

Ok

bobsscgirl

My husband is going to love this. It will definitely get me an I told you so. He has said the drive is probably the culprit. This is what you might call a divided household, which is to say Bob runs Linux and I run Windows. He used to use Windows but for quite a few years has gone to Linux and as a result he has lost touch (on purpose) with Windows. As I said I run Windows and intend to stay with it. I have been with it since early '98 and as stated it is an ongoing learning experience. One that I enjoy, most of the time. I know when the chaos here subsides a bit he might just help me check out the drive. He is determined to have little to do with Windows but he does support me so I am betting I can swing an assist from him.

pebbly

Go for it girl Hubby is the same ,He's still using Win 98!! can't be bothered upgrading His PC anything goes wrong with His andI have to sort it out for Him You take all the time you need , We will always be here for you

bobsscgirl

Good for you. My hubby is a dyed in the wool Linux fan and believe he knows all. Just ask him (you don't gave to even ask) he will tell you. I crack up when not too soon after he has preached his love of this or that Linux feature he had some major problems.
Not to demean his gender but he knows all and can't be convinced otherwise most of the time.
Be on later.

bobsscgirl

As I am understanding Option One, number one states:

"This shows how to start the PC and open a command prompt at boot so the Windows system files can be checked and repaired if possible, if the PC will not start to Windows normally or in safe mode."

If I am understanding this correctly since my pc thus far is starting Windows normally then this would not be appropriate for me????

pooch

�� Quote: Originally Posted by bobsscgirl

As I am understanding Option One, number one states:

"This shows how to start the PC and open a command prompt at boot so the Windows system files can be checked and repaired if possible, if the PC will not start to Windows normally or in safe mode."

If I am understanding this correctly since my pc thus far is starting Windows normally then this would not be appropriate for me????

You are understanding what you read, but it will also work for you, that your computer is working will make no difference to the end result and it will still work afterwards

bobsscgirl

I ran the scan and it found no problems.

DocBrown

I have just read all 50+ posts here again. I am confused (as Always). Is this a Desktop PC or a laptop that we are dealing with, that has a problem CD/DVD ?

bobsscgirl

DocBrown,
Following this is a copy of my original post. The only thing not stated is that my pc is a desktop.
bobsscgirl

My E drive aka my cd / dvd drive is not recognizing any discs, that includes blanks, store bought artist ones etc. Yes it sees all drives including the new external drive I got. When I boot up PC pops up with a balloon msg saying files waiting to be burned. I have no such request pending. When I try to find them x2 opens to my c drive. No files there I want or should delete. I click on the cd drive and I get a msg that says please put a disc in drive. Btw some of the time there has been either a blank disc in drive or a store bought artist cd. I tried 2 different restore points and each comes up with some msg about something may be corrupted and contact my administrator (me, I guess?). Windows Media Center no longer appears on my pc. I was on the Microsoft site and tried to update it and it says it can't something about software restriction and contact my administrator???? I am not sure if it is related to no disc recognize problem. One more thing the sound is working fine.
An update on the noted comments about Windows Media Player 12 is that I tried to find a exe for it or even 11. I did find it for 11 but it would not install it said already had a newer version on my pc. I just haven't looked in the right place. I don't know if one issue has any bearing on the other but you never know. I have learned a lot since I have been online since early '98 and I do know it is most definitely an ongoing learning experience.

pooch

�� Quote: Originally Posted by bobsscgirl

I ran the scan and it found no problems.

Then I think changing the drive is the only answer left

DocBrown

Here is a tip that has worked in the past.

Uninstall the optical drives in Device Manager.
Power down the computer to OFF. Disconnect the optical drives power & data cables.
Power ON the computer for a full cycle, check to see that NO optical drives are shown in Device Manager. Power down the computer to OFF. Re-connect the power & data cables to the optical drives. Power ON the computer, making sure it is connected to the Internet so win7 Updates can check for the most current drivers. Then let's see if they work.

bobsscgirl

DocBrown,
I realize that there have been a lot of postings on this and it would be a bit frustrating to take in all the information. Accessing the optical drives power & data cables I assume means opening my tower, correct? Part of the myriad of information in the multiple postings has been that due to all that is going on here with renovations as well as some health problems makes it not possible for me to open up my tower right now. I suppose that further work on the problem just might have to wait until some of the chaos subsides.

pebbly

bobsscgirl, Take as much time as you need ,I know we have all given you advice and it's very hard to take in all at once , wait until your restoration work is finished and you have the spare time ,then we will walk you through all the steps you may need to take

bobsscgirl

Thank you. Nothing else to be done now it appears.

bobsscgirl

An update:
Since I use a Windows Explorer sub (x2) I rarely open Explorer. I did that today and noticed that unlike x2 in Explorer the DVD drive does not show. I am not sure how this figures in with all the other facts known about this problem.

bobsscgirl

Ok I have just about officially given up on my husband saying he would help me ck out the dvd /cd drive. Can someone give me specific directions on how to open my tower what to ck for the possible disconnection and if necessary what I need to get if there is a replacement necessary????
Thank you.

pebbly

Hi bobsscgirl, sorry I missed your post (thanks for the PM) to get inside your tower you need to unscrew 2 screws at the back of the tower on the right hand side (looking from the back of the tower)



then pull the side panel a little towards you and tilt over and release the panel

these are SATA connections



these are IDE connections




this is how the 2 types fit the devices



just remove the cables and replace them back in the same position ,sometimes this works ,if not post back and we will try something else

bobsscgirl

Since I had not heard from the forum I actually did it myself last night. Believe it or not I did pretty much what the directions said. I found out after I took the side panel of the tower off I also had to pop off the front panel to be able to access the drive slot. All the connections appeared intact and I went ahead unplugged them and replugged them with no effect. I have ordered a new drive, hoping it comes in soon. And yes my puter still seems to be working. Will update along the way.

theog

Try this:
Your CD drive or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs
Your CD or DVD drive can't read or write media
The CD drive or the DVD drive does not work as expected on a computer that you upgraded to Windows Vista

bobsscgirl

theog,
Thank you for the reply. I am betting reading the entire thread on this will give you some interesting insights.

pebbly

�� Quote: Originally Posted by bobsscgirl

theog,
Thank you for the reply. I am betting reading the entire thread on this will give you some interesting insights.

Hopefully your new drive will work first time ,follow Doc Browns advice (post #61) and the links theog gave and you should be OK. Once again I do apologise for missing your post Now you know how to take your tower apart have a good look inside if its a bit dusty give it a blow with a can of compressed air around the fans and the cpu and gpu fans ,Try and make a mental note of where cables go and come from where the device cards are etc

bobsscgirl

Thanks I will definitely follow up on your advice and will let yawl (cuse the Southern slip) know what the next chapter in this adventure is.

DocBrown

Just out of curiosity, what make & model DVD drive did you order ?

bobsscgirl

It was a dvd rw I think. Quite honestly after my husband kept forgetting, putting off etc helping me with getting into the tower I was finally able to get him to help with the ordering the drive. He used to run Windows (now Linux) and still can remember some stuff I guess.

pebbly

bobsscgirl, Have a look ( when you have some spare time ) at this link The PC Guide - Topic Index It will give you an insight on the components , what they do etc so in time you can repair your PC on your own and even fix Hubbys'

theog

�� Quote: Originally Posted by theog

Try this:
Your CD drive or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs
Your CD or DVD drive can't read or write media
The CD drive or the DVD drive does not work as expected on a computer that you upgraded to Windows Vista

�� Quote: Originally Posted by bobsscgirl

theog,
Thank you for the reply. I am betting reading the entire thread on this will give you some interesting insights.

No, If I had seen your first post, I would have replyed the same.

bobsscgirl

I will most definitely follow up on this info too. I have to say there is no way in God's green earth that I would ever touch his Linux infested machine. It has nothing to do with the Linux aspect of it but more that I would first not even ask to touch it and more if by some weird thing he let me touch it and I would break something on it.......... well howdy I would never ever hear the end of it. Hey I have to live with the man!

IT PRO

try updating the driver for the dvd/cd player

pebbly

�� Quote: Originally Posted by bobsscgirl

I will most definitely follow up on this info too. I have to say there is no way in God's green earth that I would ever touch his Linux infested machine. It has nothing to do with the Linux aspect of it but more that I would first not even ask to touch it and more if by some weird thing he let me touch it and I would break something on it.......... well howdy I would never ever hear the end of it. Hey I have to live with the man!

bobsscgirl

theog, I hear you on the first post. I guess I was referring to the posts inbetween and the steps etc that I was info'd about and was told to follow and the info those contained.

DocBrown

Here is some more DVD drives with Data & Power cables attached for your reference. First 2 are SATA & 2nd two are IDE

bobsscgirl

Wow thank you so much for the info. I will be going through all the info for sure at least once most probably a lot more. Btw what does IDE and SATA refer to?

pebbly

�� Quote: Originally Posted by bobsscgirl

Wow thank you so much for the info. I will be going through all the info for sure at least once most probably a lot more. Btw what does IDE and SATA refer to?

Have a look here Parallel ATA - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

bobsscgirl

got it thank you

pebbly

�� Quote: Originally Posted by bobsscgirl

got it thank you

You're very welcome ,Good luck

bobsscgirl

next chapter soon will let you know when drive gets here if not before

bobsscgirl

theog I was thinking that by reading the entire thread you would pick up some info that at the point of your post it seemed you did not know.
IT Pro I have done that and it shows no updates necessary

bobsscgirl

I got drive and glory be I actually got my husband to install it for me (don't get me started on that aspect). It is an ASUS DRW 248 1 ST a SCSI Cd Rom Device. What I noticed is that my system did not alert me that it recognized the drive but when I checked the device manager showed it as well as x2 (Explorer sub). The autoplay for cds / dvds does not seem to be working. I saw the very first time I tried to play a cd Winamp (player that I use) attempted to start but shut down. Subsequent attempts to play a cd have not elicited any response from Winamp. I am able to go in to x2 and manually play a cd. Upon checking I think I am understanding all drivers are up to date. Opinions????

pebbly

Hi bobsscgirl, have a look at this tutorial for the autoplay function http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials...e-autorun.html you may have to reinstall winamp use revouninstaller Download Revo Uninstaller Freeware - Free and Full Download - Uninstall software, remove programs, solve uninstall problems to get rid of all traces of the software and reinstall , Hopefully all will then be OK

bobsscgirl

I will do so in a bit. In case I did not mention it before it is only the autoplay that does not work. Manually I am able to use winamp. Last night I had transferred stuff off of some dvds / cds to my external drive and the autoplay did not work ever. This morning I put in a dvd and up popped the what do you want to do with this cd / dvd prompt. That was new??

pebbly

�� Quote: Originally Posted by bobsscgirl

I will do so in a bit. In case I did not mention it before it is only the autoplay that does not work. Manually I am able to use winamp. Last night I had transferred stuff off of some dvds / cds to my external drive and the autoplay did not work ever. This morning I put in a dvd and up popped the what do you want to do with this cd / dvd prompt. That was new??

Sounds like the autoplay may have righted itself !

bobsscgirl

I followed the directions on the link provided and did not see how to access the autorun enable /disable. I looked under default programs: Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\AutoPlay and found the option to use autoplay for all media and devices at the very top of the page. I have noticed that after this and uninstalling / reinstalling Winamp that while Winamp now opens automatically it does not play the cd I tried (a store bought Garth Brooks), so I am still working on it, I guess. It could be that it doesn't like Garth's music????

pooch

�� Quote: Originally Posted by bobsscgirl

I followed the directions on the link provided and did not see how to access the autorun enable /disable. I looked under default programs: Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\AutoPlay and found the option to use autoplay for all media and devices at the very top of the page. I have noticed that after this and uninstalling / reinstalling Winamp that while Winamp now opens automatically it does not play the cd I tried (a store bought Garth Brooks), so I am still working on it, I guess. It could be that it doesn't like Garth's music????

lol
Try right clicking on your CD drive click on open, right click on one of the tracks, click on open with, and choose default program Then select Winamp from the list and Okay.
If Winamp is not in the list click browse and navigate to the Winamp folder on C: click on Winamp, Open and Okay. finished

bobsscgirl

YouTube - ‪Memorial Day Tribute copy‬‏

This is a video that a guy, I went to high school, did on his father. As it turned out the guy found out his father and my adoptive father (were in same unit in WWII -my adoptive father also served in Korea and Vietnam), I downloaded the video from YouTube after some problems getting downloads from FB to play on my Winamp. The first attempted download was in mpg format (all formats have been associated with Winamp) and the one I downloaded from YouTube was in flv format. ?Second format is the only one that worked?
Update on attempting Garth again - autoplay - Winamp automatically opens but reverts or stays on last media file run. I tried to manually to run the Garth again and .....same result, it sticks with last file run. I will try another store bought one and see what that does. In short my comment on this is help ????????????

bobsscgirl

Update, update, update: It does the same for Susan Boyle music????

theog

Do you have iTunes & RealPlayer installed.

Apple - iTunes - Download iTunes Now
The social and portable media player to download videos from the web

pooch

You could highlight all the songs and then with a right click select enqueue in winamp

Or try right clicking your drive with the CD in and selecting Open Auto Play and then selecting Winamp

If you want to play many formats of Video try using VideoLAN - Official download of VLC media player for Windows

bobsscgirl

theog: the answer to your question on both counts, NO

Pooch: I will try the suggestions and get back to you with the results.

bobsscgirl

Pooch:
1st option: You could highlight all the songs and then with a right click select enqueue in winamp
tried it and option to en queue was not offered
2nd option: Or try right clicking your drive with the CD in and selecting Open Auto Play and then selecting Winamp
It opens Winamp and then is still hanging up on the last media played

pooch

Very strange I'm stuck for an answer
You could maybe try it like this. I have ripped all my music into a folder that I named music all nicely ordered in folders from A-Z for the artists and then I pointed Winamp to the folder music. Not really the answer you are looking for but it works and it saves changing CD's

bobsscgirl

I have a lot of downloaded music that I am headed toward finishing organizing them with folders for artists etc (method sound familiar?). One thing I have to say if the store bought cds are not being recoanized (some are showing up as cda files) what can I do there?
I note that another player was recommended VLC if I remember correctly. I know this is petty but I had that once and I did not like the icon. I am not a fan of orange, green, and yellow. The VLC icon if I recollect correctly is orange and white. Stop laughing I said I know it is petty.

pooch

You can use a program called CDex (not orange)it will copy the music off the CD convert it to mp3 and automatically look up the Artist/song names naming each track. Depending of course how it is set up.
You may also be interested in a program called mp3 gain this one sets all your mp3's to the same level (music loudness)........very handy!!

Download | CDex
MP3Gain Downloads

Look at me!! I sound like a salesman except they are freeware lol
As for VLC you install what you want. but you can almost certainly change the icon for one that is not so Orange Green or Yellow .... Tempted???
Lastly, yes you got me I laughed

bobsscgirl

I wonder if the program you mentioned will handle files that are not MPGs. I have not heard of that one. On the change the icon thing with VLC I have yet to find a program that I can figure out how to work in changing the icon???

pooch

VideoLAN - VLC - Features feel free to look
Right click on an icon select properties and you will see a little box at the bottom "Change Icon"

bobsscgirl

I remember doing that and that there were not many if at all icons, but I will check it out again. Do other programs that offer icons really work?

pooch

Almost certainly, but I don't know of any off hand

bobsscgirl

I don't think I was too clear in my last post. I was attempting to say if I went to choose to change the icon on VLC and there was not a choice then I could download a program to give me more choices on icons. I was wondering if there was a program that had some clear instructions on how to access / install the new icons.

pooch

funny enough I got that but I don't know of any to recommend, you could try looking here; FREE Great Programs for Windows 7

bobsscgirl

So glad you did get that. I sometimes think even though English is my first language:
Tal vez deber�a hablar espa�ol.
I will ck that link you sent, thank you
Marilyn

bobsscgirl

I am using Media Player Classic now and still Autorun does not work. I think thus far it mostly works as far as playing files etc. I note the tracks on a cd are not id other than by track 1 etc.

pebbly

�� Quote: Originally Posted by bobsscgirl

I am using Media Player Classic now and still Autorun does not work. I think thus far it mostly works as far as playing files etc. I note the tracks on a cd are not id other than by track 1 etc.

Hi bobsscgirl. have a look at this knowledgebase article The AutoRun feature or the AutoPlay feature does not work when you insert a CD-ROM in the CD drive it's mainly for WinXP but should help you

bobsscgirl

okey dokey

bobsscgirl

I tried to follow the directions to the end of the link and at the end it did not match to anything I saw.