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When I put in an Audio CD they do not automatically play. The problem only occured after I installed a CD-RW, but autoplay has worked for audio CDs a few times since I installed the CD-RW. Data CDs will autoplay, but not Audio. Auto Insert Notification is enabled on my DVD-ROM drive and my CD-RW. The problem is with the DVD-ROM drive. What can I do?

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by kbarry

do you have the DVD as a slave to the CDrw?
if so check the IRQ for both they are probably the same.
I have Win2000pro and this is a problem some times. It comes and goes.

by justme2007

The CD-RW is the slave of the DVD-ROM. At least that what the CD-RW manual said I should set it up as and I followed the instructions. The CD-RW is not being used (there isn't even a CD in it) when I put an Audio CD in the DVD-ROM drive. How canI check the IRQ for the two drives? I looked in Control Panel|System|Device Manager|CDROM and there wasn't anything to do with IRQ there.

by justme2007

The CD-RW is the slave of the DVD-ROM. At least that what the CD-RW manual said I should set it up as and I followed the instructions. The CD-RW is not being used (there isn't even a CD in it) when I put an Audio CD in the DVD-ROM drive. How can I check the IRQ for the two drives? I looked in Control Panel|System|Device Manager|CDROM and there wasn't anything to do with IRQ there.

by ivia

Paul, let me give you some answers to some of your questions and maybe lead you to a resolution.
1. In d-m go to computer properties. This wil give your IRQ's. I have same setup and when I checked my primary was on 14 and secondary was on 15.
2. You say it did work for a while. What changed? Did you add any s/w or other h/w?
3. Look in safe mode and d-m what does it show for you cdrom entries. Are they the same as windows? If not removed all entries and reload them when redetected.They will load back automatically.
4. Check for any conflicts also.
5. Do you have a restoration cd for the system or another bootable cd? See if the drives can boot to the cd.
6. Remove and reload your audio player.
7. Go to the website of the manufacture of the drive and make sure no known issues of intermittent operation or check for updated drivers.

As I said hope that any new ideas I was able to offer where helpful to you. If these do not work, replace the drive, if under warranty.

by justme2007

My IRQs were the same as yours. Nothing changed between when it worked and when it didn't. If I recall correctly the what happened was: I installed the CD-RW, burned an audio CD, put it in the DVD-ROM, no autoplay. I went into the d-m settings for the DVD-ROM and CD-RW and disabled and enabled Auto Insert Notification (no reboot in between I just cleared and then rechecked the box) and then restarted my computer. Then I put in an audio CD and autoplay worked. Then (without anything being changed) I put in other audio CD and autoplay didn't work. It hasn't worked since. I even tried what I did before. This may not be exactly what happened but it's pretty close. I do know nothing changed between working and not working.
I looked in safemode, and there were two extra "things" in the CD category. I didn't change anything.
There were no conflicts (I didn't check every device I just looked for the yellow triange and exclamation mark)
I checked the manufacturer (of the CD-RW) and there were no updates or anything else to do with the problem.

by spulder

Go into control panel and click multimedia, then click the cd music tab and it will show which drive is for playing cds. unfortunately you cant have both so youll have to pick one.

by jerry_l

The answer is the multimedia settings in your control panel. There is a tab with CD-Audio. You have to assign the drive that you want to use. It only works for one drive or the other. If you want to have autoplay enabled for the DVD. Select the letter assigned for the DVD to be the CD-audio player then now when audio CDs are in the DVD they will automatically play via default media player

by b_pope

also running WinME,what sound card are use using, what software did you install with CD-RW & DVD-ROM??.suggest that you also download & install REGCLEANER by JOUNI VUORIO
WWW.JV16.ORG/
do this first you'll need this software to keep track of your startup programs,msconfig just doesn't cutit.thats the first step more to follow it's 4:15am here in ontario canada

by justme2007

I am using:

Creative SoundBlaster Live! mp3+
I installed DirectCD Wizard, Adaptec Easy CD creator, and Iomega QuikSync.
The CD-RW is an Iomega ZipCD 650 4x4x24, if that helps. The DVD-ROM was preinstalled and has always worked properly before this problem.

I have downloaded and installed RegCleaner. I await further instruction.

Ps I will mark your answers as unacceptable until my CDs work.

by b_pope

you should have multimedia start+programs go to accessories should be down the menu a bit,only has to do with programs such realplayer. in your control panel as in mine you should have one that says sounds and multimedia this has to do with your sound card only, your problem sounds to me like the startup menu (not ctrl+alt+del this doesn't show you the truth to startup)is lacking a few items, you can look in msconfig but it's a pain to use.thats why I suggested REGCLEANER.

by justme2007

I have a soundblaster live! mp3+ sound card. I have DirectCD Apaptec Easy Cd creator and Iomega QuikSync. Those all came with the CD-RW. The CD-RW is an iomega ZipCD 650 4x4x24.

The DVD-ROM drive was preinstalled and It always worked before the CD-RW.

I downloaded RegClearner, what should I do with it.

ps. I will rate your answers as unacceptable until autoplay works.

by paul d. masley

In reference to the answers given and your reply it appears that multimedia was not installed on your computer. If this computer came preloaded and you have a recovery disk, you are pretty much out of luck unless you can locate or borrow a ME standard or upgrade disk. If you have this disk, doad it, go to addhardware and windows setup, install multimedia. Regarding the IRQ for the CD, it depends on whether it is setup on primary (IRQ 14) or secondary (IRQ 15). ME is like dealing with a know-it-all blonde. At times you have to force it to take your settings. You may have to force it through five or six boots for it to understand what you want. It does have a learning curve, but it is quite dense. Once multimedia is installed, go to the CD rom section, and mark it for autoinsert (play).
Have fun with ME.

Paul.

by justme2007

The primary IRQ was already 14. I didn't change it. The secondary was already 15, I didn't change that either.

There is no install multimedia open in add/remove programs (nor addHardware)|windows setup. There are multimedia options and these are all installed except sample sounds.

by justme2007

There is no install multimedia option. There are multimedia options but the only one that isn't installed is sample sounds.

My IRQs are primary: 14 secondary 15. I haven't ever changed them.

by full time hard working student

You have a Soundblaster MP# Live? Had the same problem. Go into control panel and look for Disk Detector and click on Enable Disk Detector. This is put in by the software that comes with the Sound blaster card. If it is not there look around in you sound card software options. But you must be aware, windows does not like this. Windows will shut it off at will sometimes!! Sometimes when it is enabled it will show an icon in the taskbar.

by justme2007

I know about this option, but I don't want to use it. I think using it could cause problems for CD/DVDs other than audio CDs. And I really hate the icon in the taskbar. Audio CDs haave worked without it and for 5000+ point I think I can ask for a solution other than this one.

by b_pope

glad to see you rejected me as your not going to find a solution that you'll like answerer #7 was the only one close,you have to make sure all the apps you want to use are in startup & also in task bar,thats why regcleaner is needed, use it anyway you'll be amazed,especially when you uninstall a program it removes the rest of the stuff your uninstaller leaves behind+ you can create reg entries which I was going to get you to do for any your missing.since you don't wanted items in task bar your SOL there's no other way."OUTAHERE"

by b_pope

PS:I took all that garbage out of my startup all it does is bog your sys down,nothing wrong with manual starts,you still have to put the disc in tray anyway.

by justme2007

I have solved my problem my self.

I went into the d-m settings for the DVD-ROM and disabled and enabled Auto Insert Notification (no reboot in between I just cleared and then rechecked the box) and then restarted my computer. Then I put in an audio CD and autoplay worked. It was worked ever since. I have even restarted my computer and it still works.

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