CD-ROM Programs Vibrate in 6x or Faster CD-ROM Drive (151514)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Scholastic's Magic School Bus series: Explores Inside the Earth 1.0
  • Microsoft Explorapedia series: World of Nature for Windows 1.0
  • Microsoft 3D Movie Maker
  • Microsoft Nickelodeon 3D Movie Maker for Windows 1.0
  • Microsoft Fine Artist for Windows 1.1
  • Microsoft Fine Artist for Windows 1.1a
  • Microsoft Fine Artist for Windows 1.1b
  • Microsoft Fine Artist for Windows 1.1c
  • Microsoft Creative Writer
  • Microsoft Creative Writer for Windows 1.1
  • Microsoft Creative Writer for Windows 1.1a
  • Microsoft Creative Writer for Windows 1.1b
  • Microsoft Creative Writer for Windows 2.0
  • Microsoft P.J.'s Reading Adventures: Microsoft How the Leopard Got His Spots 1.0
  • Scholastic's Magic School Bus series: Explores the Human Body for Windows
  • Scholastic's Magic School Bus series: Explores the Ocean for Windows 1.0
  • Scholastic's Magic School Bus series: Explores the Rainforest for Windows 1.0
  • Scholastic's Magic School Bus series: Explores the Solar System for Windows 1.0
  • Microsoft Explorapedia series: World of People for Windows 1.0
This article was previously published under Q151514

SYMPTOMS

With various Microsoft multimedia programs, you may notice that the compact disc may vibrate in the CD-ROM drive or cause a humming sound when you run the application. This problem can potentially occur with any product that is released on CD-ROM, regardless of the title or manufacturer.

CAUSE

This is an industry wide problem known as "disc unbalance". As CD-ROM drives are getting faster, the balance of the disc is becoming extremely important. There are several potential causes of unbalanced discs:

  • The disc may not be sufficiently flat due to the molding process.

  • Unbalanced weight distribution of ink applied in the design of the label or silkscreen on the front of the disc.

  • Any seal or sticker placed on the disc after manufacturing.
This problem appears to be random and is most common on the high-speed compact disc drives(i.e., 6X and faster speed CD-ROM drives).

STATUS

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/17/2005
Keywords:kbHardware kbinfo kbmm KB151514
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