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zang-zag
26 Dec 2007, 18:22
the CD won't load and what does it mean only DVD-rom compatable
MrBunsy
26 Dec 2007, 19:10
Means it's a DVD, not a CD. So putting it in a CD drive will do diddly squat.
zang-zag
26 Dec 2007, 19:11
so what should i do?
MrBunsy
26 Dec 2007, 19:12
Get a DVD drive.
zang-zag
26 Dec 2007, 19:14
how? do i need to upgrade my computer? how much will it cost
MrBunsy
26 Dec 2007, 19:23
It's about a tenner for a plain internal DVD-rom drive these days, but you could probably pick one up free second hand easily enough. If you get one of them the easiest way to use it would probably be to open up the case, take out the CD drive and put the DVD drive in its place, cables and all.

Alternatively, you can get USB or firewire external DVD drives, but those are a bit more pricey.

I'd be surprised if you haven't already got a DVD drive though, they've been around quite a few years now.
Edu_99
28 Dec 2007, 23:48
or u can copy the files on to a DVD
MrBunsy
29 Dec 2007, 10:34
That still requires a DVD reader, and a CD writer thrown into the mix.

And a starforce crack.

Ain't gonna happen.
Plasma
29 Dec 2007, 13:56
and a CD writer thrown into the mix.
Don't you mean a DVD writer?


Anyway, yes, Edu_99's idea was absolutely attrocious.
MrBunsy
29 Dec 2007, 14:40
Don't you mean a DVD writer?Oh, looks like I would. Thought he said CD, since copying them to a DVD is even more pointless.
Eddi
4 Jan 2008, 18:05
A DVD drive should be available between 15 and 30USD I think. Installing it shouldnt cause too much of a problem if you know anyone who is mildly skilled with computer hardware ask them to install it for you.