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    weird noise when installing game

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by ElementalGT, Mar 19, 2008.

  1. ElementalGT

    ElementalGT Notebook Guru

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    I'm trying to install command and conquer generals on my Inspiron 1520, but whenever I try, the cd drive starts making a lot of noise, like a loud buzzing sound. it keeps installing fine, but I'm worried I may mess up my disc drive.

    Also, I tried putting in a normal music cd and it played just fine without any loud noise.

    got any advice?
     
    ElementalGT, Mar 19, 2008
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  2. narsnail

    narsnail Notebook Prophet

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    thats normal man, mine makes a loud anoyying sound too.
     
    narsnail, Mar 19, 2008
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  3. Crimsonman

    Crimsonman Ex NBR member :cry:

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    That's very normal. When installing, it does that.
     
    Crimsonman, Mar 19, 2008
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  4. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    I noticed mine went nuts aswell when installing a game.. but i guess its normal for it to be loud by just looking at its size
     
    flipfire, Mar 19, 2008
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  5. Crimsonman

    Crimsonman Ex NBR member :cry:

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    M2TW made my drive go bloody nuts.
     
    Crimsonman, Mar 19, 2008
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  6. ElementalGT

    ElementalGT Notebook Guru

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    Well great. Now the game starts installing, then the InstallShield Wizard freezes.
     
    ElementalGT, Mar 19, 2008
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    MrWhereItsAt Notebook Evangelist

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    If that's in Vista, it might well be because the UAC doesn't like you installing ANYthing. There may be another way around it, but the only way I found was to enable the Admin account and install programs in that.
     
    MrWhereItsAt, Mar 20, 2008
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