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    My dvd rom cannot read dvds

    Discussion in 'HP' started by lam9z, Jan 12, 2009.

  1. lam9z

    lam9z Newbie

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    My laptop is HP dv9700 with window vista home edition

    I never use the dvd rom since I bought (never burn a cd/ dvd or read a dvd).

    But, now i wanna to install a game and its format is DVD, but the dvd rom doesn't take it. I try with cd and it works.



    I don't want to buy a new one. Please help me!
     
    lam9z, Jan 12, 2009
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  2. S_P_Q_R

    S_P_Q_R Notebook Evangelist

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    You might have to update vista. SP1
     
    S_P_Q_R, Jan 12, 2009
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  3. deeastman

    deeastman Notebook Deity

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    Try reading/playing another DVD (such as a movie) and let us know what happens. Possibly your DVD drive just doesn't like that particular DVD.
     
    deeastman, Jan 12, 2009
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  4. lam9z

    lam9z Newbie

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    I tried with various DVD (include games and movies ) but it still cannot read anything!
     
    lam9z, Jan 13, 2009
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