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Discussions tagged with 'cd issues' on WindowsForum.com cover a range of problems with optical drives and media on Windows systems. Common topics include CDs stopping mid-song in Windows Media Player, compatibility problems with CD-RW discs of different speeds and capacities, and Windows Explorer failing to display files on a CD. Users also report CD drives not recognizing game discs, installation errors such as 'Expanding Windows files' stuck at 0%, and issues with Office 2003 installation from CD. Some threads link CD problems to broader system issues like sound loss after hibernation or admin rights errors. These posts span Windows 7, Vista, and Windows 10, reflecting ongoing challenges with CD reading, formatting, and software installation.
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    Windows Player/Centre, Burner

    Can some one advice me on a good media centre/burner for windows 10, I have tried windows player but the CD's keep stopping mid song and then restarting, Many thanks in advance
    • Driver3260
    • Thread
    • burner cd issues media center media player software recommendations tech support user advice video playback windows 10
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 Issues with CD Compatibility on HP Laptop: Problems with CD-RW Formatting

    I have had a problem with my cd accepting different types of cd's. I purchased some 4x 4.7gb cd-rw disk that I was assured would work on my newer model HP laptop. I had trouble getting a new cd's to format at first, but somehow got one to format and select data. Now my cd works fine with the...
    • Landers
    • Thread
    • cd formats cd issues cd-rw disk formatting drive issues hp laptop media compatibility optical drive storage storage issues
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. lkeeney

    Windows Explorer Problem

    I am trying to copy some of my Photoshop plug-in from my old computer to my Windows 7 computer. I have been able to move them from the old computer to the new computer, but Windows Explorer on Windows 7 does not show the plug-in files. The strange thing is, I can see them on my Windows 7...
    • lkeeney
    • Thread
    • cd burning cd issues file explorer file transfer file visibility pc migration photoshop plugins troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)
  4. C

    Windows 7 Various commands not working in windows 7

    Good evening, I am writing today because I am having trouble getting commands to work that used to have no problem. the errors I am getting are things like Find is not a recognized command. Ping is not a recognized command Tracert is not a recognized command. Could windows possibly be corrupt...
  5. J

    Windows 7 Troubleshooting CD Drive Issues: Games Not Recognized on Acer Aspire X3812

    Hi there, Not too sure if this is in the right section but i am not too sure where else to put it. Computer specs: Acer Aspire X3812 Windows 7 Home Premium Intel Core2 Duo CPU [email protected] 2.00GB Ram Basically, I have installed various games on this desktop computer since i bought it and...
    • Jimprescott
    • Thread
    • acer aspire cd issues core 2 duo desktop disk recognition e drive games gaming gta iv hardware installation my computer ram software support system specs troubleshooting user query windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. mardique

    Windows 7 Sound + Admin problem

    I have this computer since October '09 working with Vista. Right before christmas I updated to W7 Famillial Premium and problems started. First, sometimes after I wake up the comp from hibernation mode, I have no sound. If I restart it, the sound will come back. Also, it looks like it happends...
    • mardique
    • Thread
    • admin rights aspire m7720 audio issues borderlands cd issues compatibility drivers error message gaming hdd access hibernate intel i7 performance issues realtek system specs tech support troubleshooting update windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  7. R

    Windows 7 Stuck at "Expanding Windows files" 0%

    I can't get past "Expanding Windows files" at 0%, the installer is also very slow. I get stuck at the wallpaper for around at least 5 minutes, and then I hang on "Starting install" for another 5. I've let it sit for around a half hour, and then it gives me an error saying I don't have all the...
    • Rookje
    • Thread
    • 32-bit vista 64-bit cd issues expanding files installation issues iso motherboard slow install system specs windows installation
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  8. C

    Windows 7 Can't install Office 2003

    Just tried to install Office 2003 and first I got a message that the CD was unreadable so on a hunch I tried it from the command line. This time I got a message about no log file found so I tried again with a /L on the end of the command line. This time it started fine and then threw up an...
    • Cecebee
    • Thread
    • cd issues command line compatibility error 1711 installation office 2003 software issues windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows Vista Why won't old or XP cds work in Vista?

    Just ordered a new cd that happened to be published in 2003. Popped it into my Vista lappy and got ready to transfer the cd to iTunes so I could put them on my iPod. The stupid thing made a lot of noise, some of which sounded like the drive was destroying the cd, and then I got "Please insert...
    • dwaysgirl22
    • Thread
    • audio cd cd drive cd issues compatibility computer help data transfer error message installation itunes tech support troubleshooting user advice windows vista windows xp
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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