Computer will not load DvD's

About a month ago, i reinstalled my OS, the day before i did that i watched a movie on my computer and it worked fine. Soon after i reinstalled my OS, i put in a disc and it said no disc. I even tried the disc that i watched b4 the OS reinstall and that didnt work. Any clue what might be wrong?

 

Are you sure that the drive is a DVD drive and not a CD drive?

Also, Right click my computer --> properties --> hardware --> device manager
--> ide controllers --> advanced settings --> transfer mode, and make sure it says dma if available

Your disc drive is may be broken ,and just buy a external if its not a big deal money wise for you

 

Read his post carefully before responding ^_^

OP, make sure that you connected your drive properly. Does it show up in your BIOS?

 

If he just reinstalled his OS the actual connecting of the drive should not be efftected at all >_<

 

how do i check BIOS >.<

 

You never know. It's good to check the basics before moving on.

 

still need help :'(

watching blue brothers, bbl

 

Press Del at bootup. Then go to the integrated peripherals and see if you can find your DVD Drive.

 

If I knew what your OS was, it'd be easier to help. But really all I can say without so is to check your driver.

 

Windows XP, home edition

 

Yea, try checking your BIOS the way xeleration directed.

P.S - Get a newer OS

 

Getting a new OS will not probably help his issue.
XP is preferred by most people because it does not have a ton of crap on it and is very easy to use.
Vista asks you are you sure if you want to do anything and I head windows 7 is pretty good though.

 

I had Vista, hated it. I was already told 7 has its own problems. Ill keep xp until i get my iMac.

Took the words right out of my mouth
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SO, how do i check my BIOS

as you can see im not very "computer literate"

 

maybe its broken?

 

nope, its not.

 

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To check your BIOS, boot up your computer and press "Delete" at the post screen. If you need help doing this. Keep in mind its not always "Delete", but you'll see at your post screen text that says "Press <key here> to enter BIOS."

 

Drivers.