Sportsman 350 Posted September 7, 2017 I have a SATA DVD reader that is not working properly. I insert the disc, it recognises it, goes into auto run and I get the box asking if I want to let the program make changes to my computer. I click "yes" the disc runs for around 30 seconds and then switches off. Nothing appears on screen. This happens with different DVDs so it is not a disc problem. Any quick fixes or do I just bin it and get another one? If so, are USB external drives OK? Thanks Let's agree to respect each others views, no matter how wrong yours may be. Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity http://www.safetypublishing.co.uk/http://www.safetypublishing.ie/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wotnobivvy 108 Posted September 7, 2017 Have you tried a no reply and see if you can use explorer to se what is in the disc The two best times to go fishing are when it's raining and when it's not Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chesters1 1283 Posted September 7, 2017 (edited) I have a SATA DVD reader that is not working properly. I insert the disc, it recognises it, goes into auto run and I get the box asking if I want to let the program make changes to my computer. I click "yes" the disc runs for around 30 seconds and then switches off. Nothing appears on screen. This happens with different DVDs so it is not a disc problem. Any quick fixes or do I just bin it and get another one? If so, are USB external drives OK? Thanks Perhaps its a windows installer problem ,in the toolbox in iobit system care thers a fix windows dooda (i am not on pc at the moment) or you can download a troubleshooter from microsoft to do the sameThe usb dvd drives work fine just ensure its dual layer and as many other types as poss. I bought one for my neices laptop that lacked one and was impressed ,uses two usb ports but about £15 which is nice Try this first https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17588/fix-problems-that-block-programs-from-being-installed-or-removed The try cleaning dvd lense with cleaning disk then ensure dvds are clean especially on edge tracks then buy new dvd if that fails they are cheap enough not to get to involved ,if you can copy to a cd or dvd is another test Edited September 7, 2017 by chesters1 Believe NOTHING anyones says or writes unless you witness it yourself and even then your eyes can deceive you There is only one opinion i listen to ,its mine and its ALWAYS right even when its wrong Its far easier to curse the darkness than light one candle Mathew 4:19 "To compel a man to furnish contributions of money for the propagation of opinions which he disbelieves and abhors, is sinful and tyrannical." Thomas Jefferson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sportsman 350 Posted September 10, 2017 Thanks again. I have ordered a PCIe usb3 card and will get a USB3 external optical drive. That should work. Let's agree to respect each others views, no matter how wrong yours may be. Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity http://www.safetypublishing.co.uk/http://www.safetypublishing.ie/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
