problem loading gtr disk

derg · 09-20-2007, 01:24 PM

This might seem stupid to you, but I also bought a GTR2 game that I'm sure is compatible with my comp. I put this disk in the CD ROM and the light went on and it almost spinned but not quite. It's just one disk- maybe I got ripped off?

GMtm · 09-20-2007, 03:06 PM

What media is the disc, i.e. DVD or CD-ROM and more importantly do you have a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive?

derg · 09-20-2007, 05:45 PM

Oh I see now- it's a DVD disc. Is there some software that can enable my CD ROM to emulate a DVD?

I should have bought a better comp. with a better video card and a DVD. Oh well.

AusROM · 09-20-2007, 10:47 PM

Sorry but a DVD drive is a DVD drive and a CD Drive is just a CD drive.
You can get DVDrom drives for $40 here in Australia for the kmart specials and these play and Write both CDs and DVDs, I think that will be your best bet. I am assuming you are in the USA so i would guess you could find a cheapy for around $30 US.
When you look for one look for a 16 speed and see if you can find one that is +/-RW or at least a +RW at a pinch.

ROM

Magus · 09-21-2007, 07:05 AM

Get a NEC DVD Burner, those things are great, read everything, burn everything ;)

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09-20-2007, 01:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
derg is on the 1st circle: Limbo Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 7 Hellbux: 27	This might seem stupid to you, but I also bought a GTR2 game that I'm sure is compatible with my comp. I put this disk in the CD ROM and the light went on and it almost spinned but not quite. It's just one disk- maybe I got ripped off?

09-20-2007, 05:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
derg is on the 1st circle: Limbo Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 7 Hellbux: 27	Oh I see now- it's a DVD disc. Is there some software that can enable my CD ROM to emulate a DVD? I should have bought a better comp. with a better video card and a DVD. Oh well.

09-20-2007, 10:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
AusROM is on the 1st circle: Limbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 32 Hellbux: 636	Sorry but a DVD drive is a DVD drive and a CD Drive is just a CD drive. You can get DVDrom drives for $40 here in Australia for the kmart specials and these play and Write both CDs and DVDs, I think that will be your best bet. I am assuming you are in the USA so i would guess you could find a cheapy for around $30 US. When you look for one look for a 16 speed and see if you can find one that is +/-RW or at least a +RW at a pinch. ROM