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Question posted by yoyomark on January 30th, 2012

Sony Vgn-ar825e Upgraded Windows 7 Will Not Read Data Cd

SONY VGN-AR825E upgraded windows 7 will not read data cd but plays music. Is there a driver workaround for the DVD±RW (±R DL) drivers? Everything else is working well after update

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Answer #1: Posted by djclae on December 7th, 2012 7:03 PM
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I have the same computer, and the optical drive has given me problems too. I cleaned the lens on mine using rubbing alcohol and a cotton swab. That usually at least temporarily improves the drive's reading and writing ability. I still can't get the thing to read blu rays anymore though.

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User Guide - Page 9

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User Guide - Page 33

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User Guide - Page 38

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User Guide - Page 41

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User Guide - Page 57

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User Guide - Page 124

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User Guide - Page 182

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User Guide - Page 183

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User Guide - Page 186

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User Guide - Page 188

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User Guide - Page 206

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