DVD drive wont Read CD-ROMS anymore??

[leon101noel]

My DVD drive runs DVD's perfect but will not run CD-ROMS anymore, it used to run them fine but suddenly stopped reading them altogether?? WHY??

 

[mbaranski]

Did you try cleaning it? Did you try different CD's that you had verified in another player? Post a little more information and the troubleshooting you've done so far. As always, I hope that helped!

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[leon101noel]

No I havn't tried cleanong it yet!! Do I have to get a a DVD-ROM drive cleaner or a CD-ROM cleaner?? the CD-ROM cleaner is also £8 cheaper!! All the CD's that used to work no longer work!! If its dirty then why does it still read DVDS perfect??

 

[ketamine]

Hmm... I'd like some system info... manufacturer and model of your DVD/CDRom?

The first thing I'd try is re-installing the drivers. Also, check the manufacturer's website to see if there is a newer driver than the one you are using.

For those more experienced with this hardware,,,,
Is the DVD and CDROM read from the same laser? Are there two?

good luck

 

[leon101noel]

The drive is a Samsung 606F, i dont know if there are 2 lasers???