On 18 Sep 2011, at 09:14, gdgqler <gdgq...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > On 18 Sep 2011, at 08:18, Tony Firshman wrote: > >>>> Tried the DVD on my desktop PC, and was not able to auto-start. From >>>> directory, then saw files on the disc, yet no content. >>>> Turned off PC, and re-started. Then disc not accessible format message. >>>> Tried on my portable PC, and all is well. >>>> Both machines are running Win XP Pro. >>> Any idea what could be the reason? >> >> I had trouble using the macbook internal drive under XP Vmware. It in fact >> forced a VMware XP power down - haven't seen that before. >> Under Mac, the disk is not mounted and only a re-start of the machine ejects >> it. It is not listed under Finder. Usually Windows formatted CDs/DVDs mount >> fine under OS X and are readable. >> >> It auto-starts with a `USB external drive under XP vmware, and it works in >> Firefox. >> > > The DVD worked under Windows XP on a laptop and, looking better, on a MAC > (Mac OS X v 10.6.8) > Unless it is a 10.7.1 issue (Lion) it looks like I have a marginal disk. My mac ODD drive is quite new (warranty replacement) Btw George don't upgrade to Lion. I will email privately. Tony -- QBBS (QL fido BBS 2:257/67) +44(1442)-828255 t...@firshman.co.uk http://firshman.co.uk Voice: +44(0)1442-828254 Fax: +44(0)1442-828255 Skype: tonyfirshman TF Services, 29 Longfield Road, Tring, Herts, HP23 4DG _______________________________________________ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm