PCandLaptopRepair

Go into the BIOS on startup and change the boot order to 1) CDROM 2) HDD 3) whatever. This will ensure that you're not getting stuck in the CD-boot loop described by another poster, above.

Yes, go to Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com and search for 'VLC', download the VLC media player (free of charge). This will play any DVD in your drive, simply load the DVD into the drive, Start-Run-VLC Player, then File-Open DVD... Hope this helps.

Hi, my latest client had the same problem. Open the PC, clear the CMOS by moving the 2-pin jumper next to the CMOS battery from positions 1-2 to 2-3. Do this while the PC is running, this will short out the PSU and computer power will switch off. Leave for 10 seconds, put back to 1-2 and use power button to restart computer. On reboot, BIOS will say 'CMOS checksum error', F1 to continue, DEL to enter BIOS. Hit DEL, then once in BIOS, F10 to save and exit. PC will then restart normally. Sounds like the problem is the ACPI controller on IRQ 9 conflicting with either the USB 1.1 host controller, or a general ACPI freeze caused by recent bootstrap change or hardware install. Hope this helps.