You didn't say for how long you have had the cd problem?? Anyway try the following:-
1/ If you got Nero with your CD player use the Tools to test the CD - anyother benchmark program I use Dr Hardware from http://www.dr-hardware.com . This will tell if there is a seek or read problem.
2/If you are using MS Media player or any other large media player it could well be lack of systems recourses. To rectify this you can start by clearing out all those add-on program that are launched at start-up - to do this goto start/run and type "msconfig" - click on the startup tab and uncheck all the items you dont use very often. The more you uncheck the better - in fact as a test uncheck most to see if this is your problem.
3/ Maybe one of the above programs is also causing the problem - if you use InCD or Direct CD every time a disk is inserted these programs load and check what you are doing thereby causing delays. Also make sure the media player you use is the one which is designated in the auto insert section - in fact I would turn auto insert off while you are trouble shooting.
4/ Also check that the CDROM is set to use its own cache - you will find this setting in the control panel\system\hardware\device manager under the IDE settings for the slot you use for the CDROM (usually secondary IDE). While you are in the manager check that there are no conflicting/problem devices - these will show with a red or yellow mark.
With regards the keyboard - this usually happens after spilling something like coke on the key board and is a sign there are problems on the inner circuit board - therefore take it back.
Regards
Peter
I have an HP a305w Pavilion. It's a refurbished system from a very reputable source and has caused me no problems over 2 years. I do have problems with the CD ROM tho. 1) When playing a music CD, the first 5-6 seconds is very static-y and muffled sounding. It doesn't matter if it's a bought CD or one I burned myself. 2) There is good 15 second delay between songs, and I can hear the CD ROM 'starting up' again. How can I fix both of these issues?
While I'm at it, WHY are my keyboard keys putting r's behind all my 5r's?? SEE?? Also, a lot of the keys don't type and I'm constantly going back to fix it. This is a 3 month old HP keyboard.
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