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My DVD Drive Doen't work

Feb 18, 2004 5:50AM PST

Hi,I have a problem with my dvdrom.It doesn't work at all.When I doubleclick on the icon I get the message:
please insert disc,and I sure had a correct disc in it.
I tried this with several discs but the dvd drive
doesn't respond.What can I do?Thanks in advance,Jan.

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Re:My DVD Drive Doen't work
Feb 18, 2004 6:27AM PST

If you are asking for help to troubleshoot a computer-related problem, please be sure to include all the necessary information (ie: operating system, model number, hardware, software, etc) that will help others identify your problem for a speedy resolution.

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Re:Re:My DVD Drive Doen't work
Feb 18, 2004 6:44AM PST

Hi,my operating system is windows2000 proffesional and
I have a Medion pc with a nec dvddrive.

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Re:My DVD Drive Doen't work
Feb 20, 2004 9:07AM PST

if you have tried music CDs and data CDs and they still don't work and you didn't change anything else, then the drive is probably dead. taking it out and test in another machine is the best way to find out.

Herb...