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**devil_lord** · 01-24-2009, 04:57 AM

i have a dvd-rom then i replace it with cd-rom then i replace the dvd-rom back again

problem is my dvd-rom cannot read a dvd format it can only read a cd
how is that happen??

can you pls help me how to return on my dvd format again

thnx a lot ^^

**AD7863** · 01-24-2009, 05:02 AM

Just taking a guess here but have you tried updating your drivers?

**JohnnyD** · 01-26-2009, 03:41 PM

I would recommend manually unistalling the device by way of the device manager and then reinstalling it through the plug-n-play feature. That might do it. Or you should see about the drivers needing to be updated or reinstalled for the correct drive.

**uzumakiluffy** · 01-27-2009, 02:08 PM

how old your dvd rom? i encountered with the same problem, maybe its a driver issue but i suggest to try a new one..

**Techmonkeys** · 01-30-2009, 08:43 AM

Normally if it stops reading a DVD but will read CD's it is because the laser that reads the DVD is mis-aligned or damaged.

You could get it repaired, but for the £10 or something it costs for a new one there isnt a lot of point.

**shoaaib** · 01-30-2009, 09:34 AM

It might be a problem with your drive lens. Replacing the drive is best option.

**jane0109** · 01-31-2009, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by devil_lord

i have a dvd-rom then i replace it with cd-rom then i replace the dvd-rom back again

problem is my dvd-rom cannot read a dvd format it can only read a cd
how is that happen??

can you pls help me how to return on my dvd format again

thnx a lot ^^

Try to contact your dvd rom supplier and let them test the dvd rom on why its not working.

**alanis79sc** · 02-04-2009, 08:48 PM

yes, sometimes is much better buying a new one, you save money and time.

**NaOH** · 02-05-2009, 08:15 PM

What burning software are you running?

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060

Try that out.

**worry** · 11-04-2009, 06:06 AM

i think you should update your drivers ....
try try again...