About this tag
Discussions tagged with 'data discs' on WindowsForum.com focus on optical drive issues in Windows, particularly with reading data CDs and DVDs. Users report problems such as Windows Explorer freezing when accessing data discs, autorun.exe failing to launch, and games or software on discs not installing properly. Common themes include compatibility issues with Windows 7 and Vista 64-bit, drive recognition failures, and troubleshooting steps like checking drivers or using alternative software. These threads provide practical advice for resolving data disc read errors and installation problems on Windows systems.
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Windows 7 CD/DVD drive problem
CD/DVD drive locks explorer, won't play audio discs Hi shiny people, My optical drive was working fine under XP Pro and it was the drive I used to burn and install my copy of Win 7. Once I booted Windows 7 though, it refuses to read CDs or DVDs. With audio CDs both Winamp and Window...- Resound
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- audio cd bios burning clicking noise data discs device manager drivers dvd drive file access file explorer hardware issues ide drive lite-on media player optical drive performance troubleshooting upper filters windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows Vista Weird problem with .exe on discs (such as games) on Vista 64bit...
Hi everyone, I wasn't sure where else to put this, if it's in the wrong section please if there's any mod out there you can change it to where it might belong to. Anyway, the issue I'm having is one of the strangest I've seen on an OS. I all of a sudden had a problem with a certain game and a...- Moonfrost
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- antivirus autorun backup black screen data discs dvd executable explorer freezing games hard drive installation mod installation software system performance troubleshooting virus scan windows vista
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Windows Help and Support