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CD/DVD Optical Drive Problems

Solutions to problems with the CD, DVD and Blu-ray optical drives used in PCs/computers

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Burned DVDs produce CRC error messages

December 16, 2016 Eric Legge 0

Burned DVDs (DVD-R and DVD+R discs) produce CRC  error messages Problem I am using a desktop PC running Windows 7 Home Premium, fully updated to […]

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Laptop PC has no CD/DVD drive for software installation

July 12, 2016 Eric Legge 0

Windows 10 laptop PC has no CD/DVD drive for software installation CD/DVD drive problem While searching the web for a Windows 10 laptop PC, I […]

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Is there software to unlock the region on a DVD drive?

July 3, 2016 Eric Legge 0

Is there software that can unlock the region on a DVD drive or a region-free DVD drive? CD/DVD drive problem I live in England and […]

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Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7 won’t play a CD/DVD – does not detect a disc

June 8, 2016 Eric Legge 0

Windows Autoplay problem: Windows won’t play a CD/DVD – does not detect a disc I have a fault with my desktop PC’s SATA CD/DVD optical […]

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Upgrade firmware – CD / DVD / Blu-ray drive / writer

June 3, 2016 Eric Legge 0

Upgrade firmware of a CD/DVD/Blu-ray drive/writer Most CD/DVD/Blu-ray drives/writers have upgradable operating software usually called firmware stored in flash ROM (read-only memory) inside the drive […]

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Format rewritable CD/DVD discs and erase files and folders

June 3, 2016 Eric Legge 0

Format rewritable CD/DVD discs and erase files and folders – CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs in Windows XP/Vista/7/8.1/10 CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, or DVD-RAM discs […]

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PC/computer hardware diagnostic flowcharts

November 11, 2015 Eric Legge 0

Using diagnostic flowcharts to diagnose and fix hardware problems with PC components As you can see from looking at any of the diagnostic flowcharts made […]

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How can I remove the DRM copy protection on the music tracks purchased from Nokia so that I can play them on an iPod and burn them to a CD/DVD disc?

March 20, 2015 Eric Legge 0

PROBLEM: I bought some music tracks from Nokia’s online store. I want to transfer them to my iPod. Unfortunately, all of the tracks are in […]

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I can’t watch DVD movies on my Windows XP laptop/notebook computer

March 20, 2015 Eric Legge 0

PROBLEM: When I go abroad with my Windows XP laptop computer, I would like to watch some DVD movies that I can take with me, […]

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My PC/laptop computer running Windows 7 suddenly won’t play DVDs using Windows Media Player or Real Player

January 14, 2015 Eric Legge 0

PROBLEM: I have a laptop running Windows 7. When I insert a DVD that has worked fine before today, a message comes up saying that […]

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  • Home
  • PC Problems and Solutions
    • Software Problems
    • Windows 7/8.1/10 Problems
    • Hard Disk and SSD Drive Problems
    • Video/Graphics Card Problems
    • Laptop Problems
    • Networking and Internet Problems
    • Motherboard and Power Supply (PSU) Problems
    • RAM Memory Problems
    • Processor Problems
    • CD/DVD Optical Drive Problems
    • USB Problems
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  • Windows 10 / 8.1 / 7 / XP
    • Windows 10 Home and Pro Editions
    • Windows 8.0/8.1
    • Windows 7 SP1
    • Windows XP: Fix Startup / Shutdown Problems
    • Troubleshoot Using Windows Administrative Tools
    • Windows Performance Monitor – Windows XP/Vista/7/8.1/10
    • Back
  • Hardware
    • Build Your Own PC/Computer
    • Hard Disk and SSD Drives
      • External Hard Disk, SSD and NAS Drives
      • USB Flash Drives / Memory Sticks
      • Back
    • Motherboards, Cases, PSUs
      • ATX PC Cases and Case Fans
      • Power Supplies – PSUs
      • Back
    • Video / Graphics Cards
    • Processors: Intel and AMD CPUs
      • Processor Sockets – Intel and AMD Socket Types
      • Back
    • RAM Memory: DDR, DDR2, DDR3, DDR4, DDR5
    • Networking: Cabled and Wireless Wi-Fi Networks
    • Monitors: Digital LCD/TFT/LED
    • Sound Cards and PC Sound Production
    • CD / DVD / Blu-ray Drives / Writers
    • Universal Serial Bus: USB 2.0 3.0 3.1 USB Type C
    • Tablet PCs/Tablets
    • Laptop PCs / Computers
    • Printers and Scanners
    • Keyboards and Mice
    • Upgrade PC/Computer Hardware, Windows & Software
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