Suddenly when I insert DVDs in my computer I can no longer play them.
The drive doesn't recognize that there is a disc in it. This started
happening after I tried to copy a disc which I'd made with a DVD
recorder and copying was stopped because of an error. WMP shows no
indication that there's a disc in the drive, Cybermedia Power DVD says
"No disc in drive1", and when I try to copy a disc the tray opens and
I'm told to insert a source disc.

Can anyone here suggest a cause and possibly a solution for this
problem? I've only had a PC for a few months and am still a beginner,
and I have no idea why this happened. Thanks in advance for any help.

"davidofelston" <davidofeston@fastmail.fm> wrote in message
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> Suddenly when I insert DVDs in my computer I can no longer play them.
> The drive doesn't recognize that there is a disc in it. This started
> happening after I tried to copy a disc which I'd made with a DVD
> recorder and copying was stopped because of an error. WMP shows no
> indication that there's a disc in the drive, Cybermedia Power DVD says
> "No disc in drive1", and when I try to copy a disc the tray opens and
> I'm told to insert a source disc.
>
> Can anyone here suggest a cause and possibly a solution for this
> problem? I've only had a PC for a few months and am still a beginner,
> and I have no idea why this happened. Thanks in advance for any help.
>

Has the machine been rebooted since the failed copy?
Does the BIOS recognize the drive?
Try deleting the contents of:
C:\Documents and Settings\Your user name folder\Local Settings\Temp
C:\Windows\Prefetch
C:\Windows\Temp
Reboot.

If no joy boot to Safe Mode > Device Manager.
Remove any/all devices listed in DVD\CD ROM drives.
Close out of DM and open either MyComputer or Explorer.
Delete the contents of:
C:\Documents and Settings\Your user name folder\Local Settings\Temp
C:\Windows\Prefetch
C:\Windows\Temp
Reboot.

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"davidofelston" <davidofeston@fastmail.fm> wrote:

> Suddenly when I insert DVDs in my computer I can no longer play them.
> The drive doesn't recognize that there is a disc in it.

"How to Troubleshoot CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Read Issues"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/218617

"How to Troubleshoot Issues with Reading CD, CD-R, CD-RW, and DVD Discs"
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321641

"Resources for troubleshooting DVD problems in Windows XP"
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308012

"CD-ROM Access Is Missing and Messages Cite Error Code 31, Code 32,
Code 19, or Code 39 After You Remove Easy CD Creator in Windows XP"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060/en-us

> Can anyone here suggest a cause and possibly a solution for this
> problem? I've only had a PC for a few months and am still a beginner,
> and I have no idea why this happened. Thanks in advance for any help.

DVD drives are low-cost items meanwhile. There should be always spare
drives around in order to replace a possible defective drive, saving
valuable time.

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