PC Freezes when trying to watch a dvd.

cpu

The my computer window shows the drive as a DVD-RW drive but right clicking>properties show it listed as a CD drive.

It is a combi drive though so is that not ok?

All hardware/software is up to date. Mmmm, not sure why burning software like Nero has anything to do with it? Do you mean it might conflict in some way? I can burn cd's and dvd's ok.....I just can't seem to watch any dvd.

Quincy_3

cpu wrote:

The my computer window shows the drive as a DVD-RW drive but right clicking>properties show it listed as a CD drive.

It is a combi drive though so is that not ok?

All hardware/software is up to date. Mmmm, not sure why burning software like Roxio has anything to do with it? Do you mean it might conflict in some way? I can burn cd's and dvd's ok.....I just can't seem to watch any dvd.

Roxio does have a few conflicts have a look here This in all probability not relevant its just to show you an example of a conflict.

This may however be relevant but im not 100% sure Link

Now if none of this works try downloading K-Lite 7th down the list.

Edit: I meant Roxio sorry

cpu

No Roxio on pc. Tried K-Lite but same problem, pc just froze again.

Also tried system restore to pre Flash 8 but it couldn't be restored to then which might suggest/give more weight to the corruption theory?

Got most stuff backed up on an external hard drive so it's not too much hassle to format.

Thanks again.

Quincy_3

cpu wrote:

No Roxio on pc. Tried K-Lite but same problem, pc just froze again.

Also tried system restore to pre Flash 8 but it couldn't be restored to then which might suggest/give more weight to the corruption theory?

Got most stuff backed up on an external hard drive so it's not too much hassle to format.

Thanks again.

To get shot of flash just try this.

Start, Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs ( tick show updates ) and see if its there if so uninstall Flash.

If doing a restore are you 100% comfortable

cpu

Already downloaded and used Flash uninstaller so it's gone. Still the same problem though.

Done many reformats, no worries. Just a pain.

Quincy_3

cpu wrote:

Already downloaded and used Flash uninstaller so it's gone. Still the same problem though.

Done many reformats, no worries. Just a pain.

Mmm got a restore CD a lot easier, and download SP2 first :beer:

cpu

No restore cd...Windows XP Pro inc SP2. Suppose the rest of my afternoon will be spent on the pc now. Great until they go wrong aren't they?

Quincy_3

cpu wrote:

No restore cd...Windows XP Pro inc SP2. Suppose the rest of my afternoon will be spent on the pc now. Great until they go wrong aren't they?

Yeah they are a complete pain when they do go lala.
Best of luck see you in about 3hrs when yer all done :rolleyes:

T4i

Maybe too late now...

I've seen some similar problems with DVD's. The software would crash after pressing play though, not just opening the program.


ASPI problem?
http://radified.com/ASPI/forceaspi.htm

Or maybe a IDE driver problem?

Quincy_3

T4i wrote:

Maybe too late now...

I've seen some similar problems with DVD's. The software would crash after pressing play though, not just opening the program.


ASPI problem?
http://radified.com/ASPI/forceaspi.htm

Or maybe a IDE driver problem?

Aaaaw whats the mobo chipsets that can be a bit Odd beginning with A.

I forget T4i helpout please :beer: