CD-Rs need MORE POWER from the laser. CD-RWs require even more than that. This could also be a sign the player is "going" or has drifted out of adjust. Good luck, Rick Glazier ----- Original Message ----- > >My CDRom now reads only original CDs but not copies, whereas previously it > >used to read all CDs. I've heard that this is because the lens gets dirty. > >Is there some way it can be cleaned? If this can be done would someone > >please give me some dos and don'ts? > >Thanks. The NOSPIN Group provides a monthly newsletter with great tips, information and ideas: NOSPIN-L, The NOSPIN Magazine Visit our web site to signup: http://freepctech.com