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Scratched discs can cause DVD drives to fail reading media, even when the same discs play fine on a standard DVD player. This issue is common with computer optical drives, which may be less tolerant of minor scratches than dedicated players. Users on WindowsForum.com discuss troubleshooting steps for scratched discs, including cleaning methods and drive compatibility. The tag covers real-world experiences with scratched discs in Windows-based PCs, particularly with HP Pavilion systems running Windows 7. Topics include drive behavior, disc care, and potential hardware limitations.
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    Windows 7 HP Pavilion Lightscribe DVD SuperMulti Drive / CD-Writer reading & not reading some home DVD Movie S

    Hello,I have an HP Pavilion Desktop computer & Iam running Windows 7 Home Premium my DVD Drive doesn't want to read some discs,they have little minor scratches & others don't,but the strange thing is,I put in a disc of one my TV shows on DVD & it doesn't read it at all.My whole collection of...
    • Derek Wilken
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    • cd writing dvd drive dvd issues hardware home theater hp pavilion multimedia scratched discs tech support troubleshooting video playback windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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