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CD player unable to recognize a CD

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My computer (xp media edition) does not recognize CD's in the Cd drive but recognizes DVDs ok. ?????????. I appreciate any help on this. This started recently and I hav eno idea what caused it.
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Please see: How to troubleshoot common problems that occur when a Windows XP-based computer cannot read a CD or a DVD
Carey Frisch

Friday, December 30, 2011 9:09 PM

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Have a look at this: DVD/CD drive cannot read CDs http://www.softwaretipsandtricks.com/forum/windows-xp/39123-dvd-cd-drive-cannot-read-cds.html

It mentions: Goto Control Panel->System->Hardware->Device Manager. Click on View, choose devices by connection.

Expand the ATI IDE Controller, Expand the Primary IDE Channel, Make sure ATAPI DVD A DH16AYH is listed under the expanded IDE Controller.

Double Click the Primary IDE Channel, Click on Advanced Settings Tab, Change the transfer mode for Device 0 from "DMA if available" to "PIO only", Click OK
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Saturday, December 31, 2011 9:05 AM