Re: Blank DVD-R recognized as CD-R

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"Mike" <Mike@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> When I insert a blank DVD-R, the drive changes to CD-R and, when i try to
> add
> something, it gives an error messege
>
> how can i fix this?

First, make sure that the drive you are using is a DVD burner, and not a
DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo.

If the drive is indeed capable of burning DVD discs, then you will need to
install the software that came with the drive. Windows XP does not have the
ability to burn to DVD.

Bobby


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