Why is my CD drive unable to read certain discs?

[daniel_i_l]

Hi, today I tried to open a cd with my cd/dvd - rw drive and I got the error:
"Access denied - incorrect function"
I know it's not a hardware problem because I can read and write to dvd's and cd's that I burn with my computer - I only have a problem with cd's burned on a different computer (using nero 8 by the way).
After looking around the web I found that it might help if I right-click on the D drive (the cd/dvd drive) and go to properties->recording and check "enable recording on this drive".
I did that and now I don't get the error but windows explorer tells me the disk is empty!
I tried to think of any changed I made to the computer before this happened and remembered that I'd cleaned out some old programs including "express burn". Could that have caused the problem? If so, how can I fix it? What else could be causing this?
(the computer is a R50e ibm laptop running windows xp)
Thanks.

 

[studentcredit]

My cd drive sometimes can't read DVD that burn from the downloaded movie. Try the external cd drive and test that cd, if error still appears, it means there's something wrong with the cd. If not, obviously it's your driver.

 

[quicknote]

There could be multiple reasons why your CD drive is unable to read certain discs. One possibility is that the discs you are trying to read are damaged or scratched, which can interfere with the reading process. Another possibility is that the discs were burned incorrectly or with incompatible software, which can result in the CD drive being unable to read them.

It is also possible that there is an issue with the settings on your CD drive. Enabling recording on the drive may have resolved the initial error, but it could also be causing conflicts with the files on the disc. Additionally, removing the program "express burn" may have altered some settings on your computer that are now affecting the CD drive.

To troubleshoot this issue, I would suggest trying to read the discs on a different computer to see if they are recognized. If they are, then the issue likely lies with the settings on your CD drive or computer. You could also try cleaning the discs or using a disc repair kit to see if that helps.

If the discs are still not readable, it may be necessary to update the drivers for your CD drive or try using a different burning software to create the discs. It is also possible that there could be a hardware issue with the CD drive itself, in which case it may need to be replaced.

In conclusion, there are several potential causes for why your CD drive is unable to read certain discs. It is important to troubleshoot and eliminate each possibility in order to determine the root cause and find a solution.