CD PLayer Problem

bill mitchell · Post by **bill mitchell** » 4 Jun 2002 7:21 pm

Guys, this should be an easy one for you, but tough for me.
My computer has stopped reading by CD player.
When I look at it (D) in My Computer, it says there's no disc there.
My record cd (E on this machine) works fine.
I went in and turned on the Disc Detector, but that didn't change anything for the player.
I did have to use the paper clip routine to get the drive open and the disc out of D.
I skimmed the booklets and even went to the Microsoft page to see if there was a patch for my ME system. As far as they're concerned I'm the first person in the entire world who ever had the problem.
Duhhh!
Thanks, bill

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 4 Jun 2002 7:28 pm

Hi Bill. I've had this problem sometimes when I use a home-made (burned) CD-R. Not all computers will recognize the disc (even the same computer than burned it... go figure!). Do you have the same problem with store-bought, major market CDs? If so, then you'll need someone smarter than me to help ya. Fortunately, there's a lot of guys around here who qualify (not too hard to do!)

Good luck!
jc<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Jim Cohen on 04 June 2002 at 08:29 PM.]</p></FONT>

Tommy Mc · Post by **Tommy Mc** » 5 Jun 2002 5:03 am

Bill,
Usually when things get quirky for no obvious reason, I try to un-install/re-install. Have you tried this with your CD-rom? I'm still on Win98, but ME must have something similar to: Start>Settings>ControlPanel>System>Device Manager(?) 'Remove' the CD-ROM in the D drive, then re-boot. The system should auto-detect the CD-ROM, and re-install it.

Mark Ardito · Post by **Mark Ardito** » 5 Jun 2002 6:33 am

Bill,

I would say my first stab at it would be follow Tommy's directions. That was what I was going to post. If that doesn't work let us know.

Mark

bill mitchell · Post by **bill mitchell** » 5 Jun 2002 7:04 pm

Thanks to everybody...problem solved!

Jim...this thing didn't even like my fancy store-bought CD's, things like P. Diddy, Twisted Sister, and other steel-heavy stuff.
By the way..good to visit with you at the Choo Choo Reunion again this year. You put on a great show.

Tommy...that did the trick. I don't guess I knew that those devices would re-install themselves like that. A good trick to know! Thanks.

Mark (and b0b)...this proves again I don't know what I'd do without the Forum. I do more lurking than typing, but I check in everyday, and learn something.
Now...I've got this problem with my other CD, and that sorry mutual fund also. I don't suppose....

Mark Ardito · Post by **Mark Ardito** » 6 Jun 2002 6:14 am

bill,

Yeah tell me about it. I got some sorry CD's and Mutual Funds...anyone gonna give any financial advise?

Frank · Post by **Frank** » 13 Jun 2002 2:14 am

Yeah Mark, take it from an old retiree, don`t quit your day time job...