Re: CD & DVD Writer on same WinXP system

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From: Dotski (ipas2k_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 12/06/04 

Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2004 20:05:27 -0500

You have a point, right along my line of thinking, when I upgraded to the
Retail
from the OEM version. Unfortunately, it did not resolve the issue.
I will next try to install the Retail version from the download, by-passing
the OEM,
but have my doubts, it is permissable with the upgrade s/n I have.
Regardless, thanks for your input.

"Yves Leclerc" <yleclercNOSPAM@maysys.com> wrote in message
news:%237RaRRW2EHA.2824@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> 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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