Re: CD & DVD Writer on same WinXP system

From: Yves Leclerc (yleclercNOSPAM_at_maysys.com)
Date: 12/03/04 

Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2004 13:17:13 -0500

Dump all OEM version of any CD/DVD writing software and buy a retail
software kit. This way, you can still use BOTH drives. If you do not then
you may have software issues when you come to "burn" a disc.

"Dotski" <ipas2k@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:OMMaqKL2EHA.2676@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> "jimbo" <jimbo62@spamex.com> wrote in message
> news:9AGrd.5761$4Q6.5085@fe04.lga...
>> Dotski wrote:
>>> Are there any issues one should consider when adding an external
>>> DVD-writer
>>> to a LapTop running WinXP (Pro), already equipped with a CD-writer?
>>>
>>> Software - NERO 6.6
>>>
>>> Any input will be greatly appreciated.
>>> Please reply to this Newsgroup
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> I added a USB2.0 external enclosure with a DVD burner to a Sony laptop
>> running WinXP Home that already had a CD burner. No problems.
>>
>> jimbo
>
> Thanks Jimbo, this is a Sony LT as well.
> Looks like the Nero OEM version supplied with the external Sony DVD writer
> only allows one (1) writer. I understand, the Retail version allows four
> (4).
>
>
>
>

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