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DVD drive working in safe mode but not normal mode
Old 04-08-2010, 03:21 PM DVD drive working in safe mode but not normal mode
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My DVD drive is working in safe mode but not normal mode any idea why this is and how to fix it?

In safe mode I can read all formats dvd / cd etc but in normal mode it does not work at all wont read or detect disc's.

OS : Vista
Computer : Dell C521
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Old 04-08-2010, 03:49 PM Re: DVD drive working in safe mode but not normal mode
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Downgrade or remove the drivers.

In safe mode the Windows generic drivers are used rather than specific manufacturers drivers.
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Old 04-08-2010, 06:26 PM Re: DVD drive working in safe mode but not normal mode
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Thanks I will try that now
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Old 04-22-2010, 04:50 AM Re: DVD drive working in safe mode but not normal mode
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had a same problem, chrishirst was right just down grade the drivers and it works.
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Old 04-29-2010, 07:17 AM Re: DVD drive working in safe mode but not normal mode
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Go to MSCONFIG and click on the Startup box. Uncheck all items and reboot. You can recheck these items later if you want to auto load during PC boot.
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Old 04-29-2010, 03:43 PM Re: DVD drive working in safe mode but not normal mode
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I did a clean install of vista and all is working fine now.
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