Hi guys,

I googled "the disk might be corrupted, or it could be using a format that is not compatible with windows" and found this thread.

I get the message with a DVD ROM that I moved from an old Compaq 5832 Presario to a home-built PC. The old PC had and OEM install of Windows 98 (included in the restore discs) while the new build has XP Home. It doesn't matter what I insert in the DVD ROM. It reads nothing. Doesn't spin or anything. I just simply get that error message. Actually the entire message reads:

Windows cannot read from this disk. The disk might be corrupted, or it could be using a format that is not compatible with windows

Although the label on the DVD-ROM is "Compaq", research shows that it's actually a 6x Pioneer 113R.

Can any of you give me guidance on where to start with this problem?