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Discussions about NEC Optiarc optical drives, particularly the AD-7240S and AD-7124S models, focus on compatibility and performance issues in Windows 7. Common problems include drives not reading or playing DVDs, failing to install games from discs, and freezing during playback in Windows Media Player or VLC. Users often report that the same drive works correctly in Windows XP but malfunctions in Windows 7. Troubleshooting steps mentioned include updating firmware, checking BIOS settings, and verifying SATA cable connections. The tag covers hardware troubleshooting for NEC Optiarc drives in dual-boot or multi-OS setups, with an emphasis on resolving playback and read errors in Windows 7.
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    Windows 7 NEC Optiarc SATA DVD Will Not Play DVDs (WMP) or Install Games

    Hi; I am having an annoying problem with my Dual Boot PC. My NEC AD-7124S SATA DVD DL RW works fine in Windows Xp but will not play DVDs in Windows 7 or install games from DVDs. I have an Abit AN-M2HD with a Geforce 9800GT Gfx Card and my display is a Toshiba 32 Inch Regza connected via...
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    • abit an-m2hd bios codec drivers dual boot dvd drive dvi to vga firmware gaming graphics card hardware compatibility media player nec optiarc nforce drivers system freeze task manager troubleshooting vlc windows 7 windows xp
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