CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD-R/RW drive cannot read a disc or takes too long to start.

Cause

Solution

 

 

Media has been inserted upside down.

Re-insert the media with the label facing up.

 

 

The DVD-ROM drive takes longer to start because it has to

Wait at least 30 seconds to let the DVD-ROM drive

determine the type of media played, such as audio or video.

determine the type of media being played. If the disc still

 

does not start, read the other solutions listed for this topic.

 

 

CD or DVD disc is dirty.

Clean CD or DVD with a CD cleaning kit, available from most

 

computer stores.

 

 

 

Windows does not detect the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.

1.

Use Device Manager to remove or uninstall the device.

 

2.

Restart the computer and let Windows detect the CD or

 

 

DVD driver.

 

 

 

Recording or copying CDs is difficult or impossible.

 

 

 

 

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

Wrong or poor quality media type.

1.

Try using a slower speed when recording.

 

2.

Verify that you are using the correct media for the drive.

 

3.

Try a different brand of media. Quality varies widely

 

 

between manufacturers.

 

 

 

Solving USB Flash Drive Problems

If you encounter USB flash drive problems, common causes and solutions are listed in the following table.

Table C-16Solving USB Flash Drive Problems

USB flash drive is not seen as a drive letter in Windows.

Cause

Solution

 

 

The drive letter after the last physical drive is not available.

Change the default drive letter for the flash drive in Windows.

 

 

USB flash drive not found (identified).

 

 

 

Cause

Solution

 

 

The device is attached to a USB port that has been hidden in

Run the Computer Setup utility and ensure that “Device

Computer Setup.

available” is selected for “Front USB Ports” and “Rear USB

 

Ports” under Security > Device Security.

 

 

The device was not properly seated before power-up.

Ensure the device is fully inserted into the USB port before

 

applying power to the system

 

 

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