Vista - CD Rom DVD drive

12-21-2007

Why does Vista keep opening and closing my drive?

**Brink** · 12-21-2007

Quote: Originally Posted by fatman

Why does Vista keep opening and closing my drive?

Hi Fatman,

Not sure. Are you doing anything when this happens? You can turn off AutoPlay to usually stop this. See this tutorial for how.

AutoPlay Settings

Shawn

12-24-2007

"brink" wrote:

Quote:

>
> fatman;551107 Wrote:

Quote:

> > Why does Vista keep opening and closing my drive?

>
> Hi Fatman,
>
> Not sure. Are you doing anything when this happens? You can turn off
> AutoPlay to usually stop this. See this tutorial for how.
>
> AutoPlay Settings
>
> Shawn
>
>
> --
> brink
>
> *There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask them.*
> VISTA FORUMS X64 (\"HTTP://WWW.VISTAX64.COM/\")
> *Please post feedback to help others.*
> The frequency of opening and closing has decreased but is still happening. Often, when I am not even at the computer.

**Brink** · 12-24-2007

Quote: Originally Posted by fatman

The frequency of opening and closing has decreased but is still happening. Often, when I am not even at the computer.

Quote:

"brink" wrote:
> Hi Fatman,
>
> Not sure. Are you doing anything when this happens? You can turn off
> AutoPlay to usually stop this. See this tutorial for how.
>
> AutoPlay Settings
>
> Shawn

Fatman,

Do you have anything in the drive when this happens? If so, remove it and see if it helps.

12-27-2007

no nothing in the drive

"brink" wrote:

Quote:

>
> fatman;552404 Wrote:

Quote:

> >
> > The frequency of opening and closing has decreased but is still
> > happening. Often, when I am not even at the computer.

Quote:

> > > > >
> > > "brink" wrote:
> > > > Hi Fatman,
> > > >
> > > > Not sure. Are you doing anything when this happens? You can turn off
> > > > AutoPlay to usually stop this. See this tutorial for how.
> > > >
> > > > AutoPlay Settings
> > > >
> > > > Shawn
> > > > >

>
> Fatman,
>
> Do you have anything in the drive when this happens? If so, remove it
> and see if it helps.
>
>
> --
> brink
>
> *There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask them.*
> VISTA FORUMS X64 (\"HTTP://WWW.VISTAX64.COM/\")
> *Please post feedback to help others.*
>

**Brink** · 12-27-2007

Quote: Originally Posted by fatman

no nothing in the drive

"brink" wrote:

Quote:

> Fatman,
>
> Do you have anything in the drive when this happens? If so, remove it
> and see if it helps.
>
>
> --
> brink
>
> *There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask them.*
> VISTA FORUMS X64 (\"HTTP://WWW.VISTAX64.COM/\")
> *Please post feedback to help others.*
>

Fatman,

You can check these to see if they may be the problem:

1. Run a very thorough Virus scan to make sure you do not have one. There are some out there that will do this.

2. Check the CD/DVD drive's tray open/close push button. Make sure it is not stuck and still has a slight click when you press it.

3. Check the drive data and power cables to make sure that they are connected properly to the drive and motherboard.

4. You may have a defective CD/DVD drive. If you have a spare old one laying around, try replacing it with that one as a test.

5. Have you add anyone do a "Remote Assistance" connection with you? I had folks report back that it was their friends messing with them through a remote connection. You would of had to set this up with them for them to be able to connect to your computer like that the first time.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

12-31-2007

no change. It will happen repeatedly for a short time then only occaisionally.

"brink" wrote:

Quote:

>
> fatman;554968 Wrote:

Quote:

> > no nothing in the drive
> >
> > "brink" wrote:

Quote:

> > > > >
> > > > Fatman,
> > > >
> > > > Do you have anything in the drive when this happens? If so, remove it
> > > > and see if it helps.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > brink
> > > >
> > > > *There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask them.*
> > > > VISTA FORUMS X64 (\"HTTP://WWW.VISTAX64.COM/\")
> > > > *Please post feedback to help others.*
> > > > > >

>
> Fatman,
>
> You can check these to see if they may be the problem:
>
> 1. Run a very thorough Virus scan to make sure you do not have one.
> There are some out there that will do this.
>
> 2. Check the CD/DVD drive's tray open/close push button. Make sure it
> is not stuck and still has a slight click when you press it.
>
> 3. Check the drive data and power cables to make sure that they are
> connected properly to the drive and motherboard.
>
> 4. You may have a defective CD/DVD drive. If you have a spare old one
> laying around, try replacing it with that one as a test.
>
> 5. Have you add anyone do a "Remote Assistance" connection with you? I
> had folks report back that it was their friends messing with them
> through a remote connection. You would of had to set this up with them
> for them to be able to connect to your computer like that the first
> time.
>
> Hope this helps,
> Shawn
>
>
> --
> brink
>
> *There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask them.*
> '*Vista Forums*'
> (http://www.vistax64.com/index.php?referrerid=2980)
> *Please post feedback to help others.*
>

**Brink** · 12-31-2007

Quote: Originally Posted by fatman

no change. It will happen repeatedly for a short time then only occaisionally.

"brink" wrote:

Quote:

>
> fatman;554968 Wrote:
>
> Fatman,
>
> You can check these to see if they may be the problem:
>
> 1. Run a very thorough Virus scan to make sure you do not have one.
> There are some out there that will do this.
>
> 2. Check the CD/DVD drive's tray open/close push button. Make sure it
> is not stuck and still has a slight click when you press it.
>
> 3. Check the drive data and power cables to make sure that they are
> connected properly to the drive and motherboard.
>
> 4. You may have a defective CD/DVD drive. If you have a spare old one
> laying around, try replacing it with that one as a test.
>
> 5. Have you add anyone do a "Remote Assistance" connection with you? I
> had folks report back that it was their friends messing with them
> through a remote connection. You would of had to set this up with them
> for them to be able to connect to your computer like that the first
> time.
>
> Hope this helps,
> Shawn
>
>
> --
> brink
>
> *There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask them.*
> '*Vista Forums*'
> (http://www.vistax64.com/index.php?referrerid=2980)
> *Please post feedback to help others.*
>

I hate to say it, but it sounds like you may have a defective CD/DVD drive. If you have another one, or can borrow one, plug it in instead to test if it works like it should. If it does, then you know it is the CD/DVD drive that is the problem.

Shawn

12-21-2007	#1 (permalink)
fatman n/a posts	CD Rom DVD drive Why does Vista keep opening and closing my drive?
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12-21-2007	#2 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 26,108 posts	Re: CD Rom DVD drive Quote: Originally Posted by fatman Why does Vista keep opening and closing my drive? Hi Fatman, Not sure. Are you doing anything when this happens? You can turn off AutoPlay to usually stop this. See this tutorial for how. AutoPlay Settings Shawn
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12-24-2007	#3 (permalink)
fatman n/a posts	Re: CD Rom DVD drive "brink" wrote: Quote: > > fatman;551107 Wrote: Quote: > > Why does Vista keep opening and closing my drive? > > Hi Fatman, > > Not sure. Are you doing anything when this happens? You can turn off > AutoPlay to usually stop this. See this tutorial for how. > > AutoPlay Settings > > Shawn > > > -- > brink > > There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask them. > VISTA FORUMS X64 (\"HTTP://WWW.VISTAX64.COM/\") > Please post feedback to help others. > The frequency of opening and closing has decreased but is still happening. Often, when I am not even at the computer.
My System Specs

12-24-2007	#4 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 26,108 posts	Re: CD Rom DVD drive Quote: Originally Posted by fatman The frequency of opening and closing has decreased but is still happening. Often, when I am not even at the computer. Quote: "brink" wrote: > Hi Fatman, > > Not sure. Are you doing anything when this happens? You can turn off > AutoPlay to usually stop this. See this tutorial for how. > > AutoPlay Settings > > Shawn Fatman, Do you have anything in the drive when this happens? If so, remove it and see if it helps.
My System Specs

12-27-2007	#5 (permalink)
fatman n/a posts	Re: CD Rom DVD drive no nothing in the drive "brink" wrote: Quote: > > fatman;552404 Wrote: Quote: > > > > The frequency of opening and closing has decreased but is still > > happening. Often, when I am not even at the computer. Quote: > > > > > > > > "brink" wrote: > > > > Hi Fatman, > > > > > > > > Not sure. Are you doing anything when this happens? You can turn off > > > > AutoPlay to usually stop this. See this tutorial for how. > > > > > > > > AutoPlay Settings > > > > > > > > Shawn > > > > > > > Fatman, > > Do you have anything in the drive when this happens? If so, remove it > and see if it helps. > > > -- > brink > > There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask them. > VISTA FORUMS X64 (\"HTTP://WWW.VISTAX64.COM/\") > Please post feedback to help others. >
My System Specs

12-27-2007	#6 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 26,108 posts	Re: CD Rom DVD drive Quote: Originally Posted by fatman no nothing in the drive "brink" wrote: Quote: > Fatman, > > Do you have anything in the drive when this happens? If so, remove it > and see if it helps. > > > -- > brink > > There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask them. > VISTA FORUMS X64 (\"HTTP://WWW.VISTAX64.COM/\") > Please post feedback to help others. > Fatman, You can check these to see if they may be the problem: 1. Run a very thorough Virus scan to make sure you do not have one. There are some out there that will do this. 2. Check the CD/DVD drive's tray open/close push button. Make sure it is not stuck and still has a slight click when you press it. 3. Check the drive data and power cables to make sure that they are connected properly to the drive and motherboard. 4. You may have a defective CD/DVD drive. If you have a spare old one laying around, try replacing it with that one as a test. 5. Have you add anyone do a "Remote Assistance" connection with you? I had folks report back that it was their friends messing with them through a remote connection. You would of had to set this up with them for them to be able to connect to your computer like that the first time. Hope this helps, Shawn
My System Specs

12-31-2007	#7 (permalink)
fatman n/a posts	Re: CD Rom DVD drive no change. It will happen repeatedly for a short time then only occaisionally. "brink" wrote: Quote: > > fatman;554968 Wrote: Quote: > > no nothing in the drive > > > > "brink" wrote: Quote: > > > > > > > > > Fatman, > > > > > > > > Do you have anything in the drive when this happens? If so, remove it > > > > and see if it helps. > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > > brink > > > > > > > > There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask them. > > > > VISTA FORUMS X64 (\"HTTP://WWW.VISTAX64.COM/\") > > > > Please post feedback to help others. > > > > > > > > Fatman, > > You can check these to see if they may be the problem: > > 1. Run a very thorough Virus scan to make sure you do not have one. > There are some out there that will do this. > > 2. Check the CD/DVD drive's tray open/close push button. Make sure it > is not stuck and still has a slight click when you press it. > > 3. Check the drive data and power cables to make sure that they are > connected properly to the drive and motherboard. > > 4. You may have a defective CD/DVD drive. If you have a spare old one > laying around, try replacing it with that one as a test. > > 5. Have you add anyone do a "Remote Assistance" connection with you? I > had folks report back that it was their friends messing with them > through a remote connection. You would of had to set this up with them > for them to be able to connect to your computer like that the first > time. > > Hope this helps, > Shawn > > > -- > brink > > There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask them. > 'Vista Forums' > (http://www.vistax64.com/index.php?referrerid=2980) > Please post feedback to help others. >
My System Specs

12-31-2007	#8 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 26,108 posts	Re: CD Rom DVD drive Quote: Originally Posted by fatman no change. It will happen repeatedly for a short time then only occaisionally. "brink" wrote: Quote: > > fatman;554968 Wrote: > > Fatman, > > You can check these to see if they may be the problem: > > 1. Run a very thorough Virus scan to make sure you do not have one. > There are some out there that will do this. > > 2. Check the CD/DVD drive's tray open/close push button. Make sure it > is not stuck and still has a slight click when you press it. > > 3. Check the drive data and power cables to make sure that they are > connected properly to the drive and motherboard. > > 4. You may have a defective CD/DVD drive. If you have a spare old one > laying around, try replacing it with that one as a test. > > 5. Have you add anyone do a "Remote Assistance" connection with you? I > had folks report back that it was their friends messing with them > through a remote connection. You would of had to set this up with them > for them to be able to connect to your computer like that the first > time. > > Hope this helps, > Shawn > > > -- > brink > > There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask them. > 'Vista Forums' > (http://www.vistax64.com/index.php?referrerid=2980) > Please post feedback to help others. > I hate to say it, but it sounds like you may have a defective CD/DVD drive. If you have another one, or can borrow one, plug it in instead to test if it works like it should. If it does, then you know it is the CD/DVD drive that is the problem. Shawn
My System Specs

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