My dvd burner starts and stops, and wont read disks. hardware or software? and can i fix it myself?
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try cleaning it? if that dont work sounds like its going out.
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not possible, a dvd burner is hardware, you have to buy them
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What model number is this burner? Are you sure that it is NOT a DVD-RAM?  Does the unit work, or are you having a problem with it burning? Did you install any drivers that might have come with the burner? Sometimes these are included on the burning software disc (NERO).
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it could be because your burner broke?  or maybe it got unplugged?  Is it an internal burner or an external one?  If external, make sure that it is powered and that the connection cable is secure.\n\nThe best way to test is to simply put a regular music CD on the burner and see if you can play it using Windows Media Player.  Or just put in a software CD and see if you can access the files in it.  \n\nThis will tell you if your burner is still working.
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maybe your CD burner is not working right also shutdown any other application while burning and make sure you "close" the disk right
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most cd burners come with software to make them work you may need to reload the drivers, if you dont have the CD go to the manufacurers site and download them. if it works (plays cd) but does not burn you need the burning software usually "Nero" many times it is easier if you cant fined the disc go to www.pricewatch.com and buy another copy usually like $5
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try uninstalling any software pertaining to the burner (add/remove programs) restart the pc and then reinstall the software required to run the burner. also, try using the 'add new hardware' option in your control panel.
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Are you sure it's a DVD Rom?\n\nHas it played DVD's before?\n\nTry re-installing the software.
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if its new you could try re-installing it.  if its old maybe the laser is burned out.  maybe the dvd is not write-able.\nif you just bought it take it back to the store for an exchange.
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Your cd drive has failed. Replace it.\n\nBest looking at DVD +- RW's as they are proving more stable than CD writers.
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Reinstall the burner's drivers, also check for an update at a website for the company that made the burner
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If it's for a desktop/external?  Look at the outside cd-tray.  It will say something like either "DVD-rom" or "DVD +/- RW" or something like that.  If it says "DVD +/- RW" or "+/- R" or any combo containing the ending of RW  or R then, yes, it's a burner.
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Try to see if there is some LED (on its front panel) activity. if LED doesn't lit, it seems you've got a dead drive. you could also try to insert a paper clip (straightened) in the manual opening hole, but I don't think this will help, as the tray is already open...\npossible causes: burned tray motor or its driver IC/transistors; fvcked-up gears; power cable not full inserted in its socket; data cable loose (unlikely); close button malfunction (dead/broke).\nif it's only a CD ROM drive, it can be real cheap (less than 20 US$), but if it's a DVD or writer... you can raise up to 120 or more.\n\nMy advice? if nothing works, even if you don't feel comfortable about this, go to your father and tell him. he will understand and appreciate your honesty. and for crying out loud, rest assured he knows things broke eventually. maybe he can replace the $hit drive if it's in warranty.
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I don't know what your question is.\nMaybe you need to update firmware, look up your drive on internet and search for firmware update.\nMaybe driver, same as above.\nMaybe it is ok but you don't have or know how to use software used with DVD.\nTry to re post with more information.
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A few things to check on:\n\n1. What is the max burn speed of your CD's? Check the label.\n\n2. Upgrade your CD burner to the latest firmware (go to your CD burner's manufacturer site to d/l the firmware upgrade tool and the latest firmware file)\n\n3. Upgrade to latest version of Nero.\n\n4. What is the brand of the CD's you are using?  Some brands are not totally compatible with certain burners.  So, if the firmware or Nero upgrade does not help, try using a different brand of CDs
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When you install the software, do you reboot the computer? How many drives do you have? Check your program to see if you are loading the disc in the one it is expecting to see the blank disc in.\n\nI had a drive go bad and it didn't see anything. You can check that out by putting a program cd in and seeing if it opens or by going to my computer and looking.\n\nAlso, check out your hardware profiles. Look to see if it(the cd burner or reader) is being recognized and the drivers are working properly.
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Did you try to re-install the drivers? You probably have tried that. I have the exact thing that is wrong with my Sony PC, except on my Sony PC, I lost both CD & DVD devices--both are dead. I can only load the Recovery Disk from Sony & try to boot from there but it wants me to wipe everything out. I first need to back up before I go to such drastic measures. \n\nPS. I like above solution. In my case it didn't work but do try it. It probably will work for you since that is your error code.\n\nI don't have an answer yet, but the reason I answered here was to be able to let you know what to do when I get this ironed out. I might call Geeks on Call and if they repair & teach me something, I would be happy to share.\n\nSome thing I wanted to do. Contact the maker of the drives and get the files and download them & re-install. In my case, the CD & DVD drives do NOT have any support from the companies who made them. So, that path might be open to you. \n\nIf you have another working CD drive, can you reload or re-install drivers for the DVD? That is another avenue.\n\nLastly, maybe contact your PC maker and see if they can help you. My PC is four years old, so I didn't contact Sony. I was ready for a new PC, so I bought one. Eventually i will get the Sony fixed.\n\nNow, the reasons why you lost the DVD. Did you un-install some CD/DVD Creator or another third Party DVD software? I understand in my troubleshooting of my prob, I found out that one of these softwares upon uninstall as a bug disables XP from seeing the DVD. I uninstalled a CD program due to low disk space & I never figured that that would mess up my DVD/CD's. That was my problem.\n\nI hope that you can get it solved. If your PC company can supply you those drivers, I bet that you can solve this. In fact, I might even contact Sony for my own problem.\n\nGood luck!