Re: DVD-r/rw CD-r/rw Combo Not Burning
From: Wesley Vogel (123WVogel955_at_comcast.net)
Date: 01/29/05
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Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2005 19:39:37 -0700
Angela,
Because Windows XP says, "You can only enable CD recording for one device at
a time." As far as why, I don't know.
Have you read Alex's post in this thread?
Here's an article by Alex...
Burning CDs in Windows XP
http://aumha.org/win5/a/xpcd.htm
-- Hope this helps. Let us know. Wes MS-MVP Windows Shell/User In news:B4AE8C1E-A94C-44F2-AAB0-8E49B4D34FFD@microsoft.com, Angela <Angela@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked: > I got it to stay. I had purchased an external burner and I can't > have both of them selected as the burner. Why? I suppose that's a > whole other issue to research. > > Anyway, I have the latest version of Windows Media Player and > SonicBlast, but neither (since they were disabled) are recognizing > the cd burner. Last night I clicked for updates for Media Player - > but was told I have the latest version - so nothing changed. Do you > know or have a link I can check to get this working again? > > Thanks again for all your help. I know if I would have brought it to > the Geek Squad they would have reformatted if they couldn't figure > the problem out. I know someone that works under at that store was > told that's what they do. Yikes, I would have lost everything. > > Angela > > "Wesley Vogel" wrote: > >> Angela, >> >> Good luck! :-) >> >> -- >> Hope this helps. Let us know. >> >> Wes >> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User >> >> In news:4944B355-3520-42F9-823D-013C3665C86F@microsoft.com, >> Angela <Angela@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked: >>> Hi, Thanks for that info. I had to change the number from "3" to >>> "2". The Recording Tab shows up and I select the box to enable >>> recording and apply it. It just doesn't stay applied. I had to go >>> to work, so I didn't get to dabble a bit more. When I go home, I >>> will check into again. I'm getting closer with your help. Thanks >>> again. Angela >>> >>> "Wesley Vogel" wrote: >>> >>>> Angela, >>>> >>>> Have a look at this... >>>> >>>> [[SYMPTOMS >>>> When you view the properties of the CD-R drive or CD-RW drive, you >>>> may notice that the Recording tab is not displayed in the CD Drive >>>> (drive_letter:) Properties dialog box, where drive_letter is the >>>> letter of the CD-R drive or CD-RW drive.]] >>>> >>>> CD-R drive or CD-RW drive is not recognized as a recordable device >>>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=316529 >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Hope this helps. Let us know. >>>> >>>> Wes >>>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User >>>> >>>> In news:8141CF83-AC3E-4B01-AED2-28215FC044FC@microsoft.com, >>>> Angela <Angela@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked: >>>>> Hi, There is no recording tab. All I see are: General, >>>>> AutoPlay, Hardware, Sharing. And I looked under each. Angela >>>>> >>>>> "Wesley Vogel" wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Open My Computer, double-click the My Computer icon on the >>>>>> desktop. Right click your CD drive >>>>>> Properties >>>>>> Recording tab >>>>>> Check: Enable CD Recording on this drive check box >>>>>> Apply >>>>>> OK >>>>>> Close My Computer >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Hope this helps. Let us know. >>>>>> >>>>>> Wes >>>>>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User >>>>>> >>>>>> In news:F3196DDC-1614-4094-9A22-49028E9FA67C@microsoft.com, >>>>>> Angela <Angela@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked: >>>>>>> Hi, Long Story that needs a solution. I'm a novice here. I >>>>>>> had installed SP2 for XP not knowing in the long run it would >>>>>>> affect my system. I then got my hands on Easy CD Creater >>>>>>> v4.02a and loaded it. I got an error message that said my >>>>>>> drives were disabled because of that installation. So I >>>>>>> removed Easy CD Creater v4.02a. The message remained though. I >>>>>>> had previously installed and used successfully Pinnacle Studio >>>>>>> 8. I recently had obtained Studio 9. And proceeded to install >>>>>>> it. Or at least tried. During installation, it was >>>>>>> automatically uninstalling Studio 8 and I had to restart the >>>>>>> computer. After restarting the computer, both my dvd-r/rw >>>>>>> cd-r/rw combo drive and my cd drive were missing. I restored >>>>>>> my system and redid the same thing at least three more times - >>>>>>> installing, uninstalling, and restoring. I then was told that >>>>>>> SP2 for XP could also be a driving factor in this problem. I >>>>>>> uninstalled it. Still having that pop up message that I >>>>>>> ignored - not realizing that it would have an affect in the >>>>>>> long run. I came across information under articles 320553 - >>>>>>> CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive appears to be missing... I >>>>>>> followed the instructions and wella! the drives were back. They >>>>>>> were playing music fine. I went to burn a cd and found that >>>>>>> the capability was gone - aha the pop window was still there. >>>>>>> Removing Easy CD Creater v4.02a did not bring back the writing >>>>>>> capability. I usually just drag and drop and burn through XP. >>>>>>> I can't now. I then came across article 315345 CD Recording >>>>>>> Software Will Cause Windows to Become Unstable. I followed the >>>>>>> instructions, but it hasn't changed anything - oh wait, it did >>>>>>> remove the pop up message. But I still can't drag, drop, and >>>>>>> burn using XP or Windows Media. What can I do now? Help. >>>>>>> Angela
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