Re: Computer not Recognizing that the DVD-RW drive can record

XP can not "natively" write to DVDs or copy disk because XP came out
before DVD writers became popular. If Microsoft update XP to write
DVDs or copy disk, most of the other DVD writing software companies
would complain.

You can try another writing program. CDBurner XP pro has been
recommended before (http://www.cdburnerxp.se/)


jurgen wrote:
My problem is similar to what Andrew describes. A new Acer computer with
DVD-RW drive Model "HL-DT-ST DVD-RW_GSA-H11N". Software is either Nero or
"NTI CD & DVD-Maker 7".

Most of the time, the drive does not even recognize the presence of a disk
when using Windows Explorer (prompt: Inser disk into Drive)

When trying to write using NTI, the process begins but the disk is not
readable at the end.

My blank DVD disks are compatible up to 16x, but NTI will not write reliably
even at the lowest speed (4x)

If XP (Home SP2) "can not write to DVD nor copy disks" what's the point of
buying a machine with these drives installed?

If anyone is willing to help sor tthis out, I'll be glad to provide more
detailed info.

TIA
Jurgen

"smlunatick" wrote:

What software are/did you use to copy disks? XP can only write to
CD-Rs natively and can not write to DVDs nor copy disks.


Andrew wrote:
My DVD-RW is acting strange. It can play CDs and DVDs and rip music from
albums onto my computer. However, if I want to copy pictures onto a disk, or
make a DVD movie of my own, my computer does not recognize that I have a
burner. I've been able to copy onto disks before, so I'm not sure when this
error began. I've tried so many things like uninstalling it and even
changing the registry, however, my computer still does not recognize my drive
is capable of burning. Is there a problem with my drive (its a new computer,
I bought it in September) and should I use my warranty to get a new one? Or
is this a problem that can be fixed? Thanks for your help!



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