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my d drive (cd drive) will let me burn play and rip cds but wont let me play n e games or dvds.... whats the problem

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A few focused checks and facts that clarify what described and expand on 's suggestion.

  • Verify drive capability: check the model string in Device Manager or on the drive faceplate; model names that include "DVD" or "DVD-RW" indicate DVD support.
  • Isolate OS vs hardware: attempt to boot from a known-good DVD (Windows install or a Linux live DVD) or test the same DVD on another PC. If the disc works outside the installed OS, the issue is likely software/driver related.
  • Power and connectivity: some external USB drives can spin CDs but not DVDs if they lack enough power; internal drives can fail to read DVDs if an IDE/SATA cable is loose.
  • Registry/driver glitch: if the drive appears but behaves oddly in Windows, back up the registry and remove UpperFilters and LowerFilters at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318} only if those values exist, then reboot.
  • Codecs/software: commercial DVD-Video needs a decoder; testing with a media player that bundles its own decoders verifies whether playback software is the blocker.
  • Hardware failure note: CDs and DVDs use different laser wavelengths; a failing DVD laser can leave CD reading intact. When tests show the drive is DVD-capable by model but still fails to read multiple known-good DVDs, replacement of the drive is often the most reliable remedy.

Cautions: always back up the registry before edits, and obtain firmware or driver updates only from the drive manufacturer.

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my d drive (cd drive) will let me burn play and rip cds but wont let me play n e games or dvds.... whats the problem

did you install the games !
maybe its not a dvd rom

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