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Strange error with CD-ROM

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by ravenous

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Lately I have been finding a variety of people who have this strange problem with their CD-ROM. When they insert a CD that is strictly a data CD, it brings up their audio player. then when they check their CD through windows explorer, the CD seemsto only contain 'track01.cda' and nothing else.
This has occured on both Win98 and 95. It has occured with a few different brands of CD-ROMS, and with a variety of data CD's.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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by guruofdos

The cd is an original (not a CDR?) I assume. If that is so, the IDE interface and drive electronics are fine, but the laser is having problems reading the Index Track. This is usually a faulty (failing) laser, or a mechanical problem reading the index (in the centre of the CD). Try a different drive on the same machine. If this works, suspect the CD drive!

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