Vista and Sony: DVD DRU-710a not reading CD's

[Jaser]

Hi Team,

I have loaded Vista build RC1 5600.

Everything seems to be ok but for 2 things.

My DVD drive will only read dvds and afew software cds. Office 2003 is the only one it reads.

Is this a known issue?

Any input would be a great help.

*much respect*

[scorpiosoft]

I don't know the answer but maybe you can post your question overhere.

[Jaser]

wow... helpful *wink*

[Spooky]

The fact that it will read anything indicates basic functionality. As for the other stuff - RC1 is not a good platform upon which to base solid functionality judgement, however, it might help you out if you were to upgrade DVD drive firmware.

Hi Team,

I have loaded Vista build RC1 5600.

Everything seems to be ok but for 2 things.

My DVD drive will only read dvds and afew software cds. Office 2003 is the only one it reads.

Is this a known issue?

Any input would be a great help.

*much respect*

[Jaser]

HI,

Yeah I did that. And still nothing. It's stupid. I like Vista, but I might go back to Xp

[Jaser]

Hi Team,

Ok Back on XP. It would appear my dvd drive is rooted.

Could installing Vista have done it?

I did't have a problem with it till the install

[wfunction]

Smooth.

Did you somehow downgrade to XP (if you upgraded), or did you delete Vista and reinstall XP afresh?

[Jaser]

I reformatted and got rid of Vista, and reinstalled XP Professional

I'll wait for the full release of Vista

[Spooky]

When you did this with Vista, was the Vista install a clean install or an upgrade over XP?

I reformatted and got rid of Vista, and reinstalled XP Professional

I'll wait for the full release of Vista

[Jaser]

it was a clean install, I now have a full copy of Vista Home Premium and still have the same problem. the drive won't read CD's