Cd wont read

axelw321 · 11-05-08, 11:33 AM

Hello I just got silent hunter 4 and when I put the dvd in it doesnt acknowledge its in the drive. Autoplay doesnt start it and when I go to do it manually it says its not in the drive at all. Ive looked everywhere for help and havent found any useful info. I played silent hunter 3 no problem im on windows xp. any suggestions?

donut · 11-05-08, 12:22 PM

Windows installer.exe,in SP2. Just a guess ? BUMP/HELP

donut · 11-05-08, 06:15 PM

If it will read other discs,try:Control Panel/Device Manager/DVD Drive/Roll Back Drivers,& REinstall Reboot. Ck manufactures site for up dated driivers also.

Reece · 11-05-08, 06:41 PM

It could also be that your drive has kicked the bucket!!

If it's a drive fault try spraying the head with electronic cleaner or pure alcohol on a cotton tip, but be very gentle!

You could also open your case and push the IDE Header plug in firmly, could have come adrift during transport etc!

axelw321 · 11-05-08, 06:45 PM

I can play any other dvd so i dont think its the drive itsself pretty sure its a antipiracy thing

FIREWALL · 11-05-08, 06:53 PM

I have XP Pro sp2 and don't have any trouble installing SH3 ,SH4 or even FSX.

Just a guess but, try turning off anti virus programs then try to install.

Thomen · 11-05-08, 07:07 PM

Try copying the DvD/CD onto your harddrive, and install from there. That sometimes works as a work-around.

donut · 11-05-08, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIREWALL

I have XP Pro sp2 and don't have any trouble installing SH3 ,SH4 or even FSX.

Just a guess but, try turning off anti virus programs then try to install.

It will block an install

Monica Lewinsky · 11-05-08, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axelw321

I can play any other dvd so i dont think its the drive itsself pretty sure its a antipiracy thing

What happens when you put your SH4 Install DVD into another PC other than your desired gaming rig?

CaptainHaplo · 11-05-08, 08:47 PM

I hate to ask this (as its liable to start controversy) - but is this the original disk? Your thought of antipiracy makes me question. I have seen very often that a burned DVD or CD is burned at a speed higher than the media can handle - when this happens, often a drive cannot read it. This especially happens with older drives as their firmware is often out of date.

Due to part of my job involving software, I have seen us send out media that was burnt at a higher speed than it should have been, causing some older drives to be unable to read the data or TOC.

If its an older drive and your using the original DVD, then you can try flashing the firmware on your drive if you are confident.

ML has a good point - try the disk in another pc - if it reads you know its an issue of the drive vs the media itself. And to cover the obvious - check the media for scratches and such to insure its in a readable state.

11-05-08, 11:33 AM	#1
axelw321 Swabbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 9 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Cd wont read Hello I just got silent hunter 4 and when I put the dvd in it doesnt acknowledge its in the drive. Autoplay doesnt start it and when I go to do it manually it says its not in the drive at all. Ive looked everywhere for help and havent found any useful info. I played silent hunter 3 no problem im on windows xp. any suggestions?

11-05-08, 12:22 PM	#2
donut The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Shifting, Whispering Sands, NM Posts: 1,463 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard axelw321 Windows installer.exe,in SP2. Just a guess ? BUMP/HELP

11-05-08, 06:15 PM	#3
donut The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Shifting, Whispering Sands, NM Posts: 1,463 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Should help ! If it will read other discs,try:Control Panel/Device Manager/DVD Drive/Roll Back Drivers,& REinstall Reboot. Ck manufactures site for up dated driivers also. Last edited by donut; 11-05-08 at 06:18 PM.

11-05-08, 06:41 PM	#4
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 32,744 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	It could also be that your drive has kicked the bucket!! If it's a drive fault try spraying the head with electronic cleaner or pure alcohol on a cotton tip, but be very gentle! You could also open your case and push the IDE Header plug in firmly, could have come adrift during transport etc! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

11-05-08, 06:53 PM	#6
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	I have XP Pro sp2 and don't have any trouble installing SH3 ,SH4 or even FSX. Just a guess but, try turning off anti virus programs then try to install. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

11-05-08, 06:45 PM	#5
axelw321 Swabbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 9 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I can play any other dvd so i dont think its the drive itsself pretty sure its a antipiracy thing

11-05-08, 07:07 PM	#7
Thomen Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,207 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Try copying the DvD/CD onto your harddrive, and install from there. That sometimes works as a work-around.

11-05-08, 08:47 PM	#10
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	I hate to ask this (as its liable to start controversy) - but is this the original disk? Your thought of antipiracy makes me question. I have seen very often that a burned DVD or CD is burned at a speed higher than the media can handle - when this happens, often a drive cannot read it. This especially happens with older drives as their firmware is often out of date. Due to part of my job involving software, I have seen us send out media that was burnt at a higher speed than it should have been, causing some older drives to be unable to read the data or TOC. If its an older drive and your using the original DVD, then you can try flashing the firmware on your drive if you are confident. ML has a good point - try the disk in another pc - if it reads you know its an issue of the drive vs the media itself. And to cover the obvious - check the media for scratches and such to insure its in a readable state. __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo Last edited by CaptainHaplo; 11-05-08 at 08:48 PM.