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When i put a cd/dvd in one of my drivers the cd/dvd does not open automatically. It does not allow me to either install a program or give me the choice on what to do.
It does not display what cd/dvd is in the drive.
What do i need to do to change this error
Are you saying the CDs work but you have to launch commands manually? If so, the solution depends partly on your OS. In XP, you can try the following:
Right-click the CD-ROM drive in Windows Explorer and select Properties.
Select the AutoPlay tab.
Select the appropriate autoplay preferences.
If this doesn't work, try this from the Control Panel:
Administrative Tools > Services > Shell Hardware Detection > Return this service to Automatic.
Option 3:
Start > Run > Regedit
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet\Services\Cdrom
AutoRun = 1
by john.cb1
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by k.grass
You could try booting into your BIOS (pressing delete during the boot sequence usually gets you there) and seeing if your CMOS even sees the thing. If not then try going into the Advanced Setup of CMOS and trying to get it to recognize it from there. If that doesn't work then maybe the drive has gone south.
If you have an extra(s) lying around then try swapping them out.
HTH -- Ken G.
by john.cb1
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by quaint_data
another easy fix is to install xp power toys tweak UI this tool allows you to set up things like auto run with cd.It is a great tool to remove unwanted settings in control panel etc.
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,2803,00.asp
by john.cb1
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