How Do You Fix CD Or DVD Issues In Windows 2000 And XP?
Consumers use CD and DVD drives to listen to music, watch movies and install the latest software. Drive problems cause a loss in productivity and boredom on rainy days. Although new drives are affordable, simple maintenance and troubleshooting techniques will repair common CD/DVD problems. Clean your drive. A CD cleaner disk removes dust and dirt. This is the leading cause for CD/DVD drive problems. Check the sound volume icon in the lower right hand of the screen. Muted sound is the source for many CD playback issues. Inspect the drive. Press “Start,” “Control Panel” and “System.” Click the “Hardware” tab and choose “Device Manager.” Select the CD/DVD drive from the menu. Right-mouse-click and select “Properties.” Click the “General” tab and select “Troubleshoot.” This activates the Windows troubleshooter. Its multiple-choice options walk users through common PC problems. Select the option that matches your CD/DVD problem and progress through the screens. Use the troubleshooter to see