Extremely weird problem, please help...

[Computer_Freak]

Hey guys, lemme start off by saying this is for my brothers computer.

He has NEVER had a good DVD drive. they always break after a certain time, or they just dont work... i really think he has a jinx on his DVD drives...

now, here is the problem

I built him a Core i5 system, 4 Gigs Corsair RAM, MSi P55 mobo, Corsair 550W PSU, Seagate 7200.12 500Gb HDD, and a Lite-On DVD drive.

Now, I installed windows 7 with no problems, including CoD4 etc

Now, The DVD drive is recognized in windows, the drivers are installed properly, but he cant read or burn any CD/DVD's (including CoD4)

I tried deleting the old drivers, and restatring, it installed correct but nothing.

I tried changing SATA cable, nothing

I put my DVD writer in his PC and i got the same problem (and mine works!!!)

I tried putting it in all 8 SATA ports on the mobo, but still nothing...

Have any of you heard about this, or even possibly have a solution?

as i say, its recognised, but just doesnt work...

thanks Guys.

 

[johnb35]

What happens when you try to burn? What messages are you getting? I assume its software related. What software are you using?

 

[Computer_Freak]

when i try burn using windows media player, it says i must connect the DVD drive...

when i put in CoD4 DVD, it says please insert the CD and try again...

so, it recognises the DVD drive, but it is like its no there...