My windows don't read cds/dvds


  1. rockocool
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    Windows 7 32 bits
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    My windows don't read cds/dvds


    Hello , so i got a windows 7 for 32 bits on a laptop .and i wanna reinstall my windows to windows 8 or again 7 but my windows doesn't read any cd/dvds . for exemple : i put the cd in the cd room then i go to mycomputer
    that E: which is for cd rom assigned seems empty and when i double click it say to insert a cd even if the cd is allready inside . so i tried many things i couldn't succeed . helpppppppp
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  3. AmericanPharaoh
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    Win7, Win10, Win11
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    Hello,

    Try this: Fix problems with CD or DVD drives that can?t read or write media

    John
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  4. indianacarnie
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    Welcome to the forums!

    Have you tried using another drive? See if plugging in a removable/usb drive and see if that works.
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  6. rockocool
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    the stick does work so i made a bootable stick with windows xp but when i restart to get into the setup it doesnt detect it . it skips after the part you have to press any key to run the setup and it goes directly to windows 7 . i did check the bios and first is usb set.. help ?
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