How to Fix the CDVD READ ERROR in PCSX2 Emulator

How to Fix the CDVD READ ERROR in PCSX2 Emulator

How to Fix the CDVD READ ERROR in PCSX2 Emulator

The CDVD READ ERROR appears in the PCSX2 emulators precisely when you try to use it to load and play your favorite PlayStation games. The same error can appear in the various versions of the PS emulators no matter what game you are loading and trying to play on the emulator. This error can be a pain since it is pretty hard to be resolved without having any prior knowledge about the technology of the computer system.

Solution 1: Install Version 1.4 of PCSX2 Follow these instructions to install the PCSX2 1.4 Version on your computer to solve the CDVD READ ERROR: Hit the Start + R keys altogether to trigger the Run program. Then, put in ‘appwiz.cpl’ following by the Enter key.

Now you will be redirected to the Programs and Features window.

When the Programs and Features menu appears, head downwards throughout the list of presently installed programs on your device.

You have to find the PCSX2 program, once you find it, make a right-click on the program and then hit on Uninstall.

Now obey all of the on-screen directions to finish the program removal process.

Restart the PC to experience the changes.

Then head to https://pcsx2.net/download/releases/windows.html and then head to the Files category.

Head to the Download link next to the PCSX2 1.4.0 Standalone Installer.

Wait until the download process wraps up.

Then head to the installation exe. file that you saved from the web just now.

Obey to the on-screen steps to wrap up the installation process of PCSX2 1.4. emulator. when asked to install DirectX Runtime, then follow the on-screen steps to complete the installation of the Direct X as well.

Now exit the installer and reboot the PC. Once the PC starts one again, head to the newly installed PCSX2, load the image which was showing you the Black Screen Error or in other words the CDVD READ ERROR. See if the error persists.

Solution 2: Via Direct3D9 Renderer

If the previous method failed to solve the CDVD READ ERROR issue on your device, then follow these steps: Head to PCSX2 Emulator and mount the PS2 BIOS if prompted.

When you see the main program window as well as the Program log, head to Config.

Then go to Video (GS).

Click on Plugin Settings.

In the GSdx Settings window, open the drop-down menu beside to Renderer and then select it as Direct3D9 (Hardware).

Hit Ok. Now reboot the PCSX2 1.4 program by closing & opening it again.

Now run the game which was making the Black Screen Error (CDVD READ ERROR) error message on the screen.

Solution3: Making an ISO of Your Game DVD

By using the ImgBurn program, you can create the ISO of the game DVD you are trying to play in the PS emulator. After the ISO file is created, you can simply load it on the emulator on your PC. See these steps to quickly make it happen: Explore an internet browser and the head to “https://www.imgburn.com/index.php?act=download�.

Now start the download and sit tight until the process is finished.

Then open the ImgBurn installation .exe file and obey the prompts on your screen to finish the installation process.

Now reboot the PC to successfully setup the ImgBurn program.

Next, navigate to the Imageburn app and then head to Create Image from Disk.

After that, pick a file path where you wish to save ISO and then press on the most appropriate button to start the ISO creation process.

Once the file is created, head to the PCSX2 emulator and then head to CDVD using the top menu.

Head to ISO. Then navigate to CDVD following by ISO Selector.

Click on the Browse option.

Browse to the newly created ISO file and then double-click it to insert it to the PCSX2 emulator.

When the file loads successfully to the PCSX2 emulator, head to System from the upper menu.

Head to Boot CDVD in the drop-down options.

The game would now run without any issues, and the CDVD READ ERROR should be resolved even while playing the same title.

Solution 4: Use DirectX11 over the GSDX Renderer By choosing the DirectX11 instead of GSDX Renderer, you can flawlessly play your favorite title even that one with the CDVD READ ERROR. Here’s how to change the GSDX Renderer to DirectX11: Head to PCSX2 emulator and then navigate to Config form the upper menu.

Choose the Video(GS) option and press on Plugin Settings.

In the GSdx Settings, open the drop-down beside to Renderer and then select it as Direct3D11 (Hardware).

Then head to Ok to save your changes.

Exit from the PCSX2 emulator.

Now open the emulator again and run the game, which was showing errors.

The CDVD READ ERROR would be now terminated

AUTHOR BIO Eva Winget, an employee currently living in USA and working at a top printer service provider company in the day, and a technical writer at night. I am passionate about writing troubleshooting tips, beginner’s guides, news and other articles on varied topics like brother printer support, epson printer support, canon printer support etc.

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