Boot Ready CDs/DVDs won't boot even after they are boot ready!

Yes, I just burnt the CD on another computer. And after the burning, it showed the files on the other computer. When I did put the CD in my computer, it saw as blank.

Yes. The thing is it is able to write *, but not read.


* I can write to the DVD, but it won't read. I put the same DVD on the other computer, and it sees the files, so no writing problem.

Kaktussoft said:

There's simply something wrong with the read laser or logic. It uses another laser light and logic for writing as far as I know

I think that's right. A strong laser for writing and a weaker one for reading.

Do you think any DVD Cleaners that Computer Stores sell will be any help at all?

IMAyNeed said:

Do you think any DVD Cleaners that Computer Stores sell will be any help at all?

I don't know, but don't think so based on only a little experience. I've seen them help a little when there are read errors. Not too confident that it would help for a drive that seems to read absolutely nothing.

The thing is it read a DVD Movie a couple days ago, or yesterday. So, it does seem to read manufactured DVDs, but not burnt ones. That is strange. I will get new CDs/DVDs to burn and I will try to see it reads those, which I am not much hopeful, but will do to see the result.

I don't remember if you've referred to this earlier in the thread (it's getting to be a long one), but have you tried anything related to removing upper and lower class filters?

It relates to, at least in part, what I asked earlier in the thread:

Try and identify between what always works vs. what never works regarding CDs, DVDs, etc., and burned vs. manufactured.

Wow! Damn! I haven't even thought of that! I remember doing it on another computer years ago, but I don't remember how now. Can you explain how to do it please?