Since no OS is noted, I take it that you don't suspect the OS.
Try this. Find a bootable CD and see if you can boot from it. For me this is the acid test to see if the drive is good.
Bob
cpu can't read cd's, recently got my cpu back from repairs. after re-installing my printer and download the software, i get an error message to insert the software - unable to read them or any software in the cd rom
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