Re: Satellite A300 - Partition D is not accessible

I have having trouble opening or playing anything in the CD/DVD player.
I am getting the messages either:
D: application not found, or
D: is not accessible. The request could not be performed because of an I/O device error.
Please help

Hi,
Sounds like the ODD filter in the registry may be invalid. Have a look at this hotfix: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982116
Another thing to try is get a microfiber cloth and gently wipe the optical lens to remove any dust.
If still no good, it may be a hardware problem with the drive itself.

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