WinXP CD-Rom problem

[penny130]

Recently I just re-installed WinXP on my computer and I've noticed that after a couple of hours of activity I won't be able to access my CDR/RW. Same thing goes for the DVD player. If I insert a disc and try to open it, it would give a msg that its searching for a disc but nothing is there. Before the re-installed, I didn't have this problem. Basically I'm using the same programs as before. The only way to access my CD drive is to reboot the computer, but after a certain period of time, I wouldn't be able to access it again. I have no idea. Any help in the matter would be greatly appreciated.

 

[poolshark]

I would try to low level format and reinstall again . That is about as weird a problem that I ever heard .

 

[JetBlack69]

I've heard of this problem before. What burning software are you using? Is it Nero? You can try searching the forums at http://www.ntcompatible.com/vb/index.php. Someone in my dorm had a similar problem and I found the answer there, I think it had to do with deleting a regestry key.

 

[JetBlack69]

I found this at microsoft.com. hope this helps.

 

[penny130]

thanx, JetBlack...definitly sounds like the same problem i have...i'll give it a try and see what happens after tomorrow