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Old 23-08-2003, 11:58   #14
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Originally posted by Tristan
Do you have any DVD-ROMs you could try?

If Windows is refusing to show you even a directory listing, it's possible that the DVD-reading part of the drive is knackered. With most drives, this is separate from the CD-reading bit, which would explain why that still works.

As I said, try it with a DVD-ROm if you can (a magazine cover disk or something). That way you can establish whether it's the drive, or just Windows having issues with DVD-Videos.
Cheers, I didn't know the DVD reading part is separate. I'll try that. It wouldn't surprise me if it is knackered. Just my luck. For some reason, my drives always go tits up...
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