Dvd drive...windows 7....puzzled.

[Grimby]

So, i have put together a computer. The dvd drive was able to load drive cd's that came with some of my products, but is totally not working when i try to install games (the important stuff!), so far i have tried Dragon Age origins, and Mass Effect 2, neither will load, and i am completely confused.

Like i said it loaded my motherboard drivers, and monitor driver cds. It is an old drive, it is a SONY optiarc AD-7170A. Why would the drive work for certain things and not the other? Any clues? Should i just bite the bullet and get a new drive, or does anyone have any ideas for me. Thanks in advance.

Edit: I also have not registered my copy of windows 7...I have no idea if that would confuse anything--I would think not--but i am just throwing it out there.

 

[Harvey]

Your drive should be compatible with Win 7, but as you said, it's old. You can replace it for around $25. Saving the time and hassle is worth more than that.

That said, YGPM about regaining access to your original account. If that is your preference reply to my PM, or contact another of our moderators, and someone will help you. Please be sure to let us know which e-mail address you want to use for your account, and please do not post anymore messages because I may delete this account once you confirm that you can access your original account.

 

[Grimbones]

Thanks, you got me my old account, but i am still having trouble with the above DVD drive! I may be forced to purchase a new one.