i recently began having problems.  my CD-rom wont read cds.  device manager says cd rom is working PROPERLY.  my external cd burner works, but not my internal cd rom.  any suggestions??  thank youCan you see the drive in My Computer? Have you tried cleaning the drive and making sure it is connected correctly?As NEIL suggested try cleaning it.

My method is to open up the CD-ROM drive case and blow gently to get rid of any dust.

Also when the case is fully secured try shaking it just a little if you hear something loose then you might want to buy another CD-ROM drive, possible a DVD-ROM drive.

(WARNING: DO NOT OPEN CASE UNLESS YOU ARE WILLING TO LOSE WARRANTY AND USE PROPER SAFETY RULES)Reinstall any drivers for that drive from the manufacturer of your drive..... Try their website...

[glb]Flame[/glb]when you load the cdrom disk?? click the left side of your MOUSE??now does windows see it!! some cdrom drives are not that >>instant yet?Also look at your CD-ROM drive and check and see if a light is blinking. Another indicator is if you hear your CD-ROM drive spinning a CD-ROM. These things MEAN it is reading the CD. Which i'm sure you probably already know.