Windows 7 install killing optical drive


  1. Qwerty0
    Posts : 1
    Windows 7 64-bit
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    Windows 7 install killing optical drive


    Hi, I couldn't find a comment on this anywhere; wondering if anyone else has run into this:

    I did a clean install of Windows 7 (Professional 64-bit) to my Asus M70Vn (originally Vista). After that, if I put a disc into the DVD drive, it will run correctly for a while but then stop reading and start spinning constantly. It doesn't even stop spinning for a restart, only a shutdown.

    It's now happened after two installs, just the same way. The drive would even do the same thing under Ubuntu (installed via wubi). But it's definitely Windows 7 that does it, since it worked when I went back to Vista inbetween.

    I can't even install a new driver for it because Asus' site doesn't show one. Is there an alternative place to look for Windows 7 drivers? Should I install a new BIOS?
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  3. kodi
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    Windows 10 Pro x64
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    Install the Vista Driver in compatibility mode and see if that fixes it.
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  4. Lemur
    Posts : 3,139
    Systems 1 and 2: Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Win 8 Developer
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    Welcome to SF, QWERTY0. Does this happen with any media, or just a current dvd you're using? Please include your system specs.
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