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| XP does not recognize my DVD writers as DVD writers thinks they're CD write | ||
| steve1040 posted 2008 Jul 24 18:01 | ||
| I've searched the net for solutions and haven't found anything. perhaps I'm not describing my prblem correctly.
Please forgive if this is to much info. I have an HP DVD740 Lightscribe - This unit has worked perfectly since I got it last Christmas. Recently it stopped recognizing my blank media - I thought I had gotten a bad batch. So I tried a different brand 1. Maxell DVD-R 2. Memorex DVD-R I use Nero which keeps prompting me for a blank disk even though one is in. I uninstalled Nero and used the Cleantool to make sure it was gone. I then installed Imgburn - It states No Media present( not sure of exact verbiage) Thinking maybe the drive was bad - I installed a Memorex DVD-Rewriter and it showed the same thing. BTW: I upgraded the firmware on both drives. If I stick a Blank DVD-R in the Memorex drive - XP gives me the what do you want to do with options for CD recording (Audio CD, etc) If I stick a store bought DVD movie in the Memorex drive - The movie starts and plays just fine. I have CA Firewall and Virus protection which finds no issues. _ I'm completely lost anyone have any other suggestions on what to look for. Thanks Steve | ||
| Jim44 posted 2008 Jul 24 19:17 | ||
Sound like normal functioning of "Autoplay" in XP to me. | ||
| budz posted 2008 Jul 24 21:10 | ||
| Check your drive if it's in UDMA MODE, it could be in PIO mode. Also your ide cable maybe failing, buy a new 80 wire ide cable. Lastly it maybe your HP dvd burner is dying a slow death.
Use the link below to check that your drive is in UDMA MODE. http://www.cdrlabs.com/forums/how-enable-dma-windows-with-pictures-t7625.html http://www.cdrlabs.com/forums/problems-enabling-dma-windows-t6645.html | ||
| olyteddy posted 2008 Jul 24 21:59 | ||
| XP has no native DVD burning support, so that much is normal.. Odd that ImgBurn didn't work though. Might I suggest trying a Verbatim DVD blank? | ||
| fritzi93 posted 2008 Jul 24 23:28 | ||
| Tried a lens cleaner yet? :wink:
It's possible there is a filter conflict. Follow these instructions: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060 You'll probably have to re-install your burning software after deleting the filters. Worth a shot. Resist the urge to install multiple burning programs. :P | ||
| [_chef_] posted 2008 Jul 25 01:52 | ||
| Just delete Upper & Lowerfilters if necessary.
Reinstalling a burnapp is not necessary. |
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