Help?

Sailor Saturn · Post by **Sailor Saturn** » Wed Jan 16, 2002 2:32 pm

I'm wanting to play BG2 right now, but I've got a bit of a problem. My CD-ROM drive doesn't work, so I've been using my DVD-ROM. However, the DVD-ROM is refusing to read any disc other than DVDs. It had been working, but suddenly it started having trouble reading them, though I could eventually get it to read the disc. Now, it won't read my discs at all, except for DVDs. I stick my BG2 CD in and it attempts to read it, then spits it back out.

Could someone please help?

Foul Dwimmerlaik · Post by **Foul Dwimmerlaik** » Wed Jan 16, 2002 2:42 pm

Buy a new one.

Sailor Saturn · Post by **Sailor Saturn** » Wed Jan 16, 2002 2:43 pm

Originally posted by Foul Dwimmerlaik:
Buy a new one.

You going to give me the money to buy a new one?

Foul Dwimmerlaik · Post by **Foul Dwimmerlaik** » Wed Jan 16, 2002 2:44 pm

Originally posted by Sailor Saturn:
You going to give me the money to buy a new one?

How much do you need?

Shadow Sandrock · Post by **Shadow Sandrock** » Wed Jan 16, 2002 2:44 pm

Originally posted by Sailor Saturn:
You going to give me the money to buy a new one?

You go girl

GandalfgalTTV · Post by **GandalfgalTTV** » Wed Jan 16, 2002 2:45 pm

What did you just before it stopped reading them? The answer might help, but long distance trouleshooting ain't gonna be easy.

Shadow Sandrock · Post by **Shadow Sandrock** » Wed Jan 16, 2002 2:46 pm

Originally posted by Foul Dwimmerlaik:
How much do you need?

You're not helping her.

IMO, try messing with it a little bit in My Computer. You might have to hold the door shut and open the file up directly from there instead of through a program or automatically.

Sailor Saturn · Post by **Sailor Saturn** » Wed Jan 16, 2002 2:48 pm

Originally posted by Shadow Sandrock:
IMO, try messing with it a little bit in My Computer. You might have to hold the door shut and open the file up directly from there instead of through a program or automatically.

Won't work. It's not reading the discs. Instead, after attempting to read'em, it spits'em out. Holding the tray in just keeps it from coming out, but it still has been unable to read/access what's on the CD.

Foul Dwimmerlaik · Post by **Foul Dwimmerlaik** » Wed Jan 16, 2002 2:48 pm

Originally posted by Shadow Sandrock:
You're not helping her.

You are extremely observant.

Minerva · Post by **Minerva** » Wed Jan 16, 2002 2:51 pm

Originally posted by Shadow Sandrock:
You go girl

Originally posted by Shadow Sandrock:
You're not helping her.

Am I the only one who think these two posts are not consistent?

@SSaturn: I'm sorry I cannot help you.

Shadow Sandrock · Post by **Shadow Sandrock** » Wed Jan 16, 2002 2:51 pm

Originally posted by Foul Dwimmerlaik:
You are extremely observant.

Did we ask you to spam her thread when she's asking for help?

@Sailor: Oh boy, that is never good... maybe try putting in several different kinds of discs, see what'll get read and what won't (i.e. programs, a CD-R, a music CD...)

Sailor Saturn · Post by **Sailor Saturn** » Wed Jan 16, 2002 2:51 pm

Originally posted by Gandalfgal The Talking Variant:
What did you just before it stopped reading them? The answer might help, but long distance trouleshooting ain't gonna be easy.

Before I had any trouble with the DVD-ROM reading CDs, my CD-ROM worked fine, so I used it. Then my CD-ROM stopped working. I switched it from CD-ROM=F Drive and DVD-ROM=G Drive to DVD=F and CD=G since my BG games automatically read from the F drive. Soon after that, it got to where it didn't like reading CDs. I would put a CD in and it would spit it out. If I held it in long enough, though, it would eventually read the CD. However, now it won't read the CD no matter how long I leave it in.

Foul Dwimmerlaik · Post by **Foul Dwimmerlaik** » Wed Jan 16, 2002 2:53 pm

Originally posted by Shadow Sandrock:
[QB]Did we ask you to spam her thread when she's asking for help?
[QB]

My, my. You're quite the valorous and noble advocate. I withdraw my comments posthaste. I'd hate to be on your bad side "Shadow".

Shadow Sandrock · Post by **Shadow Sandrock** » Wed Jan 16, 2002 2:55 pm

Originally posted by Foul Dwimmerlaik:
My, my. You're quite the valorous and noble advocate. I withdraw my comments posthaste. I'd hate to be on your bad side "Shadow".

Forgive me, it's the bronchitis making me grumpy today... I can't even laugh without coughing.

@Saturn = I'm not sure what's going on then... I don't understand why it would do that unless your CD didn't fit right or was damaged...

Sailor Saturn · Post by **Sailor Saturn** » Wed Jan 16, 2002 2:56 pm

Originally posted by Shadow Sandrock:
@Sailor: Oh boy, that is never good... maybe try putting in several different kinds of discs, see what'll get read and what won't (i.e. programs, a CD-R, a music CD...)

It'll only read DVDs, though I haven't tried a music CD yet; but what's important is to get it to read the BG2 CDs. I've also tried my Diablo CD and Freespace CD. It won't read any of them.

*sigh* I've got to go to my Electronic Multimedia Portfolio class now. I'll be back sometime around 5PM MST or later. Keep the 'possible solutions' coming.

GandalfgalTTV · Post by **GandalfgalTTV** » Wed Jan 16, 2002 2:59 pm

Originally posted by Sailor Saturn:
Before I had any trouble with the DVD-ROM reading CDs, my CD-ROM worked fine, so I used it. Then my CD-ROM stopped working. I switched it from CD-ROM=F Drive and DVD-ROM=G Drive to DVD=F and CD=G since my BG games automatically read from the F drive. Soon after that, it got to where it didn't like reading CDs. I would put a CD in and it would spit it out. If I held it in long enough, though, it would eventually read the CD. However, now it won't read the CD no matter how long I leave it in.

I'm having a hard time figuring this one out, there really shouldn't be a problem.
You could try too change it back too DVD=G, CD-ROM=F. And alter the paths in the ini files, the first lines should tell the game where too look for the cd's.

[ 01-16-2002: Message edited by: Gandalfgal The Talking Variant ]

Waverly · Post by **Waverly** » Wed Jan 16, 2002 3:16 pm

I can’t be bothered to wade through this thread, Miss Saturn.

If it has not been suggested yet: When you installed BGII it made note of which drive to check for disk 2. This may be the problem. Buck would take a dim view of me pointing you towards it, but as a rightful owner of the game, I personally don’t see a problem with you finding a no-CD patch. If you do so, be careful to back up the affected files first just in case.

Another thing to consider is re-installing the drive. Delete it from your hardware profile, and upon restarting, Windows should automatically detect it as new hardware and install the drivers.

HighLordDave · Post by **HighLordDave** » Wed Jan 16, 2002 3:26 pm

Go into the Device Manager on My Computer and delete both drives. Then reboot your machine. The Add New Hardware Wizard will run because the computer will think that you've just added two new optical drives and it will reinstall your drivers.

If I were you, I wouldn't mess with their designations; just leave them as whatever Windows assigns to them.

If reinstalling the drivers doesn't work, the drives themselves may be shot (probable culprits are the motors or the laser). In that event, see if they're under warranty and if they are, get them replaced by the manufacturer. If they are no longer under warranty, you'll have to buy new drives. The good news is that you can get 52X-56X CD-ROM drives for less than $40 at retail stores, and 8X-12X DVD-ROM drives are less than $80 or so (retail).

Instead of getting a new $40 CD-ROM, I'd spring for the extra $40 and get a 12x8x40x CD-RW for $80 or so. Convince your folks that you're getting a good deal and/or that you need one and see if they spring for the dough (add in that if you get a CD burner he can make all of the James Taylor and Garth Brooks CDs that he wants). If that doesn't work, sell plasma or hoc one of your little sibling's kidneys.

Ned Flanders · Post by **Ned Flanders** » Wed Jan 16, 2002 4:02 pm

HLD said it all. I'm just attempting to back his words and perhaps boost a little confidence for you.

Definitely do not change windows drive letter designations. that will lead to more problems.

Disclaimer: I do not agree with HLD when he suggests hocing one of your siblings kidneys. Try the liver and you'll get more dough. You can go out and buy ToB as well as a new CD/RW/DVD drive.

Not trying to insult your experience with computers here, but be patient, and document what you do. Sometimes it can be difficult to reverse the measures you take if you can't remember each step of the way. good luck

GandalfgalTTV · Post by **GandalfgalTTV** » Wed Jan 16, 2002 4:09 pm

Originally posted by Ned Flanders:
Definitely do not change windows drive letter designations. that will lead to more problems.

She aleady did it, so maybe, revearsing the procedure and just changing the ini file isn't such a bad idea.