I figure someone amongst the clever masses on this forum may be able to help me with this recent problem. I used to be able to play CDs on my PC and I have recorded numerous music CDs (using Ashampoo Burning Studio). Very recently, this is no longer possible. When I try to record some music on a CD, a message states that there is no CD/DVD in the drive. I have not updated any drivers and when I check the status of my CD ROM in Device Manager, it states that the device is working properly.
Thank you very much Hazel for the great suggestion. I tried it and nearly half way through the procedure an error message popped up stating that an error had occurred and was unable to continue. So still not working.
Usually when they start having recognition, reading, and burning problems it can mean they're dead and need replaced, luckily nowadays most burner drives are inexpensive if you get them online from stores like NewEgg. I've had some last 1-2 years, and others over 7 years. If you rip allot of audio CDs with them that alone seems to reduce their lifespan.
Some things you can try:
* The first thing to check is make sure the drive is in the preferred DMA Mode, if it's stuck in PIO Mode it can cause many issues.
* Remove the current burning software, reboot, and try a different one to rule out a problem with the burning software.
Removing Ashampoo Burning Studio may work. However, I would install the newest version if your machine is less than 2 years old. You can also go to their site and download your version and the serial number to reregister the program. It is the only burning package I use and has been used with many different drives without problems.
As to the drive itself-if IDE make sure the cables are properly seated in the connectors. Also, as mentioned above, the amount of use will be a factor in how long a drive lasts. Some do last a very long time. Replacements for IDE are getting more expensive as the SATA protocol is more popular now. The SATA cables are also prone to coming loose-so again check that.
You can also go into Device Manager, regardless of Windows version, and delete the drive/reboot cold/allow Windows to find the device and try using it again. Intermittent drive failures are due to a drive failing, rarely is software such as Ashampoo orKoyoteSoft's Free Burner at fault.
If you pop in a normal CD Audio or Data CD (not a CD-R or CD-RW) does Windows detect the presence of a disc in the drive??
Richard S.
No, Windows does not detect it. All was working fine numerous times in the past and more recently when I burned a DVD. Then a couple of weeks later I now wish to burn a music CD and I find this issue.
Usually when they start having recognition, reading, and burning problems it can mean they're dead and need replaced, luckily nowadays most burner drives are inexpensive if you get them online from stores like NewEgg. I've had some last 1-2 years, and others over 7 years. If you rip allot of audio CDs with them that alone seems to reduce their lifespan.
Some things you can try:
* The first thing to check is make sure the drive is in the preferred DMA Mode, if it's stuck in PIO Mode it can cause many issues.
* Remove the current burning software, reboot, and try a different one to rule out a problem with the burning software.
The more I think about it, the more I think you are right Andavari, about needing to replace my CD/DVD drive. The fact that no new drivers have been installed and all was working fine and then suddenly not.
I did check that the drive is in DMA mode.
I also tried to burn via Windows Media Player (instead of Ashampoo), still didn't work
You can also go into Device Manager, regardless of Windows version, and delete the drive/reboot cold/allow Windows to find the device and try using it again.
Not sure what you mean jc, please elaborate a little.
I just discovered something very weird. Windows recognizes a DVD in my CD/DVD drive, so it appears that my problem is only with a CD. In the past I used 'WinAVI Video Converter" to convert video files and burn to DVD.
Nothing weird about it CD-ROM drives have 2 different laser beams for CDs or DVDs your problem would seem to suggest a fault with the CD laser or the pickup.
Does your CD-ROM make a metallic knocking noise if it encounters a problem disc??
Nothing weird about it CD-ROM drives have 2 different laser beams for CDs or DVDs your problem would seem to suggest a fault with the CD laser or the pickup.
Does your CD-ROM make a metallic knocking noise if it encounters a problem disc??
Have you tried other CDs??
Richard S.
I have never noticed any unusual noise. I have tried several CDs.
It could also be the CD brand you're using, if it's a crap media some drives will refuse to burn onto them or if they do allow burning onto them the discs could be unusable coasters. That's a possibility, however I'd still lean on the drive needing replaced.
