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cd writer prob
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I dont know if i did the writing thing :-( I always had minor problems with my CD Writer as everytime i burn music some of the tracks fails to play on my bloody HiFi, so I decided to clean the cd lens with a cd cleaner - can i do this ? does this cause damage ? I didnt think so, but now the cd writer fails to burn music and information on a CD. Any ideas..??? help ! Incidently, i also cleaned my HiFi cd lens too.
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Cleaning the CD lens won't cause any damage - I did this yesterday as one or two DVD's were playing a bit jumpily, after cleaning they worked perfectly (may have been a coincidence - but the cleaning certainly wont harm it) - as regards the Burning problem, are you burning the files as Audio CD's ,what programme are you using to burn the tracks ? have you tried uninstalling the CD burner and then re-booting and reinstalling,(via Control Panel >system properties - before doing so though make sure you have the back up software/drivers if necessary - although Windows is Ok at finding the generic ones) it could be that over time, some programme has corrupted the software you use perhaps??
Assuming you're using Windows XP, why not make sure that all your Windows Updates are up-to-date [use "Help and Support on the Start Menu]. When doing this, when Windows Update loads in the browser window, use the Custom option to ensure that drivers are also up-to-date. Then, instead of using 3rd Party software, try to create an audio CD using Windows Media Player - it might be your Roxio software is at fault. Ypu could also try going to the website of the CD burner OEM [maybe creative, Freecom] and check if they have FIRMWARE upgrades for you burner. As a last resort, CD Burners aren't awfully expensive and are easy to fit.
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