[ARCHIVED THREAD] - cd/rom problem

Posted: 1/18/2008 5:36:42 PM EDT

The cd rom in my computer will not run a game I am attempting to install. I have some games already installed that require a disk. The drive reads those just fine. I try to install a new one and the computer does not show a disk in the drive and will not do anything. Any Ideas?

Posted: 1/18/2008 5:46:45 PM EDT

[#1]

Does it show other CD's in the drive?

When looking at the disk, do you see a discoloration ring going around it? Deep scratches?

-d

Posted: 1/20/2008 9:52:54 AM EDT

[#2]

The cd looked fine it is brand new just out of the box.

Posted: 1/20/2008 11:51:28 AM EDT

[#3]

What about my other question... does it read other CD's fine?

-d

Posted: 1/21/2008 8:56:04 AM EDT

[#4]

Is it possible the game is on a DVD and not a CD?

Posted: 1/21/2008 9:24:40 AM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
Is it possible the game is on a DVD and not a CD?

My thought too. More and more games are being released on DVD disks instead of CD disks. If it's a DVD disk then a CD drive won't read it.

Check the system requirements for the game. If it says you need a DVD drive, then it's a DVD disk.

Posted: 1/27/2008 6:59:40 PM EDT

[#6]

ok will do..........

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