Won't read discs??


  1. krogsi
    Posts : 1
    Windows 7
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    Won't read discs??


    Hey SevenForums.

    Just bought my new computer yesterday. Its a HP Pavilion and i have tried to put in two discs containing games, and the computer just won't read them?
    It even says there's no disc inserted. Please help!!!
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  3. richc46
    Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
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    Try this right from MS

    Your CD or DVD drive cannot read or write media
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  4. MacGyvr
    Posts : 1,326
    Windows 7 Ultimate RTM (Technet)
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    Follow these instructions carefully...it may fix the issue.

    Your CD drive or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs
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