CD/DVD Drive error message

Carlos40 · 31 Aug 2011

I've notice this a few wks ago, I searched for answers but no solution yet?!

When I put a cd or dvd in my LiteOn drive nothing happens? I try to double click on the drive or right click play and I get the following error message...

Now from the tree view I can double click on the drive it opens but if I try to right click and select play I on the drive get the error message again? I can play the files fine.

I've also tried the Microsoft AutoPlay fix but that crashes?!
This is driving me crazy!!

Any help would greatly be appreciated!!

boohbah · 31 Aug 2011

the file type i see is cda. this is not a music track it is a file extension that holds tag information .i believe. check this here for more info.
How to Work With Audio CD .CDA Files

seth500 · 31 Aug 2011

I have only had that error when I have had UltraISO install or a virtual drive installed as well. Right Click on the CD device and "open with" the appropriate program. And it should associate a program the read those particular files.

Carlos40 · 31 Aug 2011

"the file type i see is cda. this is not a music track it is a file extension that holds tag information"

That's what your file looks like after a burned Audio CD. If I burned it as an mp3 they would've showed as mp3 files.

I have all my music files associated with WMP.

I also have Power ISO but all drives are disabled & unmounted.

boohbah · 31 Aug 2011

did you read the link i gave you

How to Work With Audio CD .CDA Files

can you play a shop bought CD and DVD to determine it is not your drive.

Carlos40 · 31 Aug 2011

boohbah said:

did you read the link i gave you

How to Work With Audio CD .CDA Files

Yes I did..."An audio CD will show .cda files, which are tracks information for the underlying mp3 files. Although the songs will be there internally, yet the files will be shown as cda."

Like I said if I open the CD/DVD I can play the files fine. The problem is double clicking or right click on the drive I get that error message.

I put the same CD in my Laptop, right away I get the AutoPlay window & I can also double click on the drive and WMP plays the cd.

boohbah · 31 Aug 2011

ok . well that rules out the drive and file type . not really sure what could be the problem . will have a bit of a google around for you.
edit ,ok have had a look around and two things to try.
go to device manager , uninstall the cd/dvd drive then reboot. the drivers will re install.
secondly.
try the microsoft fixit tool
http://support.microsoft.com/mats/cd...problems/en-us

thats about it for me so good luck, hopefully someone else can add to this thread that has experienced it before.

Carlos40 · 31 Aug 2011

boohbah said:

ok . well that rules out the drive and file type . not really sure what could be the problem . will have a bit of a google around for you.
edit ,ok have had a look around and two things to try.
go to device manager , uninstall the cd/dvd drive then reboot. the drivers will re install.
secondly.
try the microsoft fixit tool
Your CD or DVD drive can't read or write media

thats about it for me so good luck, hopefully someone else can add to this thread that has experienced it before.

Did the uninstall of both drives and nothing?!
Tried the MS Fix several times and...

boohbah · 31 Aug 2011

Ah well , thats a shame i was hoping we could crack it for you. i guess you have to wait to see if anyone else can help.
good luck

TVeblen · 31 Aug 2011

Have you checked the program associated with .cda files?

Control Panel > Default Programs > Set Associations