jdbnsn
03-03-2006, 01:28 PM
Hi everyone,
There are so many bright people on this forum and I have seen many clever solutions to various problems. This is why I have chosen to post a question hoping one of you can help me understand what is going on.
I have recently purchased BF2 (DVD version) and installed it on my home PC. Just after doing so, it required a reboot. When windows got back to the desktop after the reboot, my DVD-ROM drive was nowhere to be found. No icon in My Computer, and nothing happens when I put any type of disc in the drive. I read some online tech forums and mention was made about security systems on the disc that won't allow you to play if you have DVD clone or similar material on the computer. The closest thing I have to this is Nero 7, otherwise this shouldn't be an issue. Their tech support was useless, the first guy told me that the only possible solution was that my DVD drive has malfunctioned and to call my system manufacturer, well I manufactured the system so there is nobody to call. Skeptical, yet lacking any other ideas, I went out and bought another DVD drive for $80 and wouldn't ya know it, no change. I have since had to format my hard drive and am in the process of re-installing windows (it needed to be done anyway). My DVD drive is back in the picture now, but I am concerned about trying the game again, don't want to go through this again. Anyone know what the heck is going on?
There are so many bright people on this forum and I have seen many clever solutions to various problems. This is why I have chosen to post a question hoping one of you can help me understand what is going on.
I have recently purchased BF2 (DVD version) and installed it on my home PC. Just after doing so, it required a reboot. When windows got back to the desktop after the reboot, my DVD-ROM drive was nowhere to be found. No icon in My Computer, and nothing happens when I put any type of disc in the drive. I read some online tech forums and mention was made about security systems on the disc that won't allow you to play if you have DVD clone or similar material on the computer. The closest thing I have to this is Nero 7, otherwise this shouldn't be an issue. Their tech support was useless, the first guy told me that the only possible solution was that my DVD drive has malfunctioned and to call my system manufacturer, well I manufactured the system so there is nobody to call. Skeptical, yet lacking any other ideas, I went out and bought another DVD drive for $80 and wouldn't ya know it, no change. I have since had to format my hard drive and am in the process of re-installing windows (it needed to be done anyway). My DVD drive is back in the picture now, but I am concerned about trying the game again, don't want to go through this again. Anyone know what the heck is going on?