Having to reboot PC to recognise next CD

[JNMann]

When I put a CD into my pc drive, it is not usually recognised until I reboot the system. This also happens in the DVD drive. After reboot everything is fine until I put a different disk in.
Can anyone offer any advice?

[Aquariel]

I had this identical problem not so long ago. Often I had to remove and insert the disc several times before XP would recognise it. My solution might not work for you, but here's what I did:

Firstly, follow the instructions on this web page to display hidden devices on your system:

http://www.tech-recipes.com/windows_tips811.html

Now when you bring up the list with the hidden devices shown, you might see that there are some 'old' CD/DVD ROM drives in the list. I had replaced my DVD writer at some point so I deleted that and an old CD ROM drive that was still there from probably years earlier! When I removed these it worked properly again, so it might be worth a try.

[RichNewman]

Although the above advice is generally GOOD advice, I would also suggest that you start by checking 'Auto Insert Notification' is turned on for your current CD-ROM device.... choose your operating system from the list on the link below and follow instructions to make sure 'AutoPlay' and AutoInsertNotification is set up correctly:

http://www.tech-recipes.com/windows_tips811.html

[RichNewman]

Excuse me for being an idiot, I meant to post THIS url:

http://www.real-knowledge.com/autoplay.htm

and I am not able to edit my old posts. Sorry about that!

[JNMann]

Thanks for the adive guys. Auto insert is on I believe.
Went through the advice given by Aquariel, didn't sort the CD problem but it was nice to have a good tidy in there! loads of old drivers! Many thanks.