The HP 4020i that I have won't read any CD I create on it, but it will read other CD's. Since it is out of warranty and it is the second CD drive in the computer I have lived with it. We have a new 7020i at work and I like it. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Wayne Copeland | (651) 297-3391 State of Minnesota | (651) 296-5745 (fax) 390 North Robert St. | [log in to unmask] Saint Paul, MN 55101 | ------------------------------ Opinions expressed are mine and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer! ------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> Mick Fitzpatrick <[log in to unmask]> 08/03/98 06:55pm >>> Hello I have a HP4020i CD writer and it has been superb, until now!. It appears to have an intermittent fault. That being sometimes it will read a CD placed in it then other times it won't!. I have recently installed W98 but I do not think that is the problem as it has worked OK up until now. So before I get 'stuck in' any advise from the list on what to check or maybe cure the problem will be appreciated. TIA...Mick