Weird cd problem?

weedancer · Post by **weedancer** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 3:39 am

Ok so Ive noticed on a couple of cd's ive put into my computer to import them. My computer will literally lock up. Even if i restart it will just get to a black screen with a text thing in the corner.

But when i take out the cd everything is back to normal? Anyone know what this is caused by?

MadDoctor · Post by **MadDoctor** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 1:24 pm

weedancer wrote:Ok so Ive noticed on a couple of cd's ive put into my computer to import them. My computer will literally lock up. Even if i restart it will just get to a black screen with a text thing in the corner.

But when i take out the cd everything is back to normal? Anyone know what this is caused by?

What are the CDs?

weedancer · Post by **weedancer** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 2:19 pm

just music cd's it doesnt matter i was wondering if you could tell me what is causing it.

TonyT · Post by **TonyT** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 5:25 pm

Store bought or cdr?

The Dude · Post by **The Dude** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 5:27 pm

I don't know what causes it but I have had a similar experience. I have one cd-rw disk that locks up XP if I put it in any of my optical drives. I can't erase it because it locks up the PC as soon as I insert it. I just chucked it into the circular bin.

Sava700 · Post by **Sava700** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 7:28 pm

sounds like the drive is failing or the software in which is default to play it is corrupted or conflicting with similar software.

Seen this with alot of the Dell D800, D810's here lately along with a few Tosihiba's

weedancer · Post by **weedancer** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 8:38 pm

yea these are regular music cd's not burned ones. and i have an hp a1700n. if that helps.

TonyT · Post by **TonyT** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 8:40 pm

Try cleaning the cd & the cd drive too.

weedancer · Post by **weedancer** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 8:40 pm

the cd was brand new.

MadDoctor · Post by **MadDoctor** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 11:55 pm

weedancer wrote:just music cd's it doesnt matter i was wondering if you could tell me what is causing it.

Example of a CD that does work (details) and a CD that does NOT work (details about the CD (title)). How old is the CD drive?

Do you have one CD drive or two (I have two). If you do... is one "jumped" to be a slave and the other the master? Not both master or both slave? Is the second drive empty when the CD locks up?

weedancer · Post by **weedancer** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 11:57 pm

ok the old queens of the stone age. (doesnt) new one (does) yes store bought? and cd drive isnt even a year old

MadDoctor · Post by **MadDoctor** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 11:59 pm

weedancer wrote:ok the old queens of the stone age. (doesnt) new one (does) yes store bought? and cd drive isnt even a year old

Thanks. That helps. One or two drives?

*edit*

What program are you using to play the CD? If you are using Microsoft Media player, try another player (we can suggest some free alternatives).

By process of elimination, we might get this figured out. (not me... the smart guys already in this thread).

weedancer · Post by **weedancer** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 12:00 am

one but has room for another

weedancer · Post by **weedancer** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 12:05 am

no its not even the programs. as soon as i stick the cd in it locks up my computer

MadDoctor · Post by **MadDoctor** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 12:19 am

weedancer wrote:no its not even the programs. as soon as i stick the cd in it locks up my computer

Can you try that CD on another computer in the house to see if the same thing happens on that computer?

weedancer · Post by **weedancer** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 12:21 am

it doesnt

YARDofSTUF · Post by **YARDofSTUF** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 4:03 am

Try switiching out the cable and if that doesnt work they switch the drive if you have another.

TonyT · Post by **TonyT** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 7:55 am

Also try this:

1. Go to My Comp.
2. rt click the cd drive icon > select Properties (w/ no cd in drive).
3. Autoplay Tab.
4. Select Music CD in dropdown menu.
5. select Take no action.

If joy and no lockup, open your music player and play the cd.

Do the same for Mixed content as well because THAT CD may also have other content on it such as pictures or promotional stuff.

Outlaw · Post by **Outlaw** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 11:21 am

I also think it's something with the autoplay function.
Also have a few cd's/dvd's wich give me some trouble , especially when rebooting computer ,it just hangs when these cd's are in the drive.
I just have autoplay disabled ,and no problems afterwards.

B.t.w. i also have a Dell comp 9100 dimension.

weedancer · Post by **weedancer** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 3:23 pm

YARDofSTUF wrote:Try switiching out the cable and if that doesnt work they switch the drive if you have another.

Mind being a little more elaborate on what you mean please?

YARDofSTUF · Post by **YARDofSTUF** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 4:17 pm

The IDE cable connected to the drice, replace it.

If that doesnt work and you have another CD ROM, then put that one in your system and see if that works.

weedancer · Post by **weedancer** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 4:38 pm

honestly i think its my cd rom. it has to be. it will read most if not all cd's but its frozen up on about three cd's