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I have a problem whit my cdrw. It can read the media, and whant to have a cd even if there is one in, what can i do. I got a lg gce 8023b cdrw. i did a lot of stuff , but didn't work i might start from scrach whit new info.

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A compact diagnostic checklist for ’s LG GCE‑8023B issue, building on the earlier replies from and . The goal is to isolate whether the problem is media, OS/driver corruption, or the drive itself, and to give clear next steps for each outcome.

Begin with boot/BIOS tests to separate hardware from software: confirm the drive is listed in the BIOS device list; attempt to boot from a known-good bootable CD (Linux live disc or Windows installer). If the BIOS sees the drive and it boots, the fault is very likely in the OS or drivers. If the BIOS does not see it, the cause is almost certainly hardware/cabling.

On the hardware side (power down and unplug first): reseat or replace the data cable and power connector; verify jumper settings per the drive label if it’s an IDE (PATA) unit; try the drive on another IDE cable or another machine to confirm mechanical health. On the OS side (Windows): remove the optical drive entry in Device Manager and reboot so Windows redetects it. A common Windows-era cause is CD/DVD filter drivers; export the registry branch HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318} and delete any UpperFilters/LowerFilters values (backup the registry first).

If discs spin but are not recognized, use a canned lens-cleaner (do not open the drive). Check LG’s official support for firmware updates only if compatibility is certain. If the drive fails to appear in BIOS or fails on another PC, replacement or moving to an external USB enclosure is the pragmatic solution. These steps progress from least to most invasive and will identify whether the media, Windows, or the drive hardware is at fault.

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Member Avatar for mikerosoftin200

I don't mean to be rude, but you should try to spell/punctuate correctly first. I honestly cannot understand exactly what your problem is.

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Is it a cd-r or cd-rw? You are trying to burn a disc? If so, try to insert another cd in. You might have a bad cd.

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