DVD/CD-RW Drive (D:) cannot detect blank dvds

[Lady A]

My DVD/CD-RW Drive (D:) does not detect blank dvds but I have no problems
playing a dvd movie or all forms of cds but whenever a blank dvd is put into
the drive it does not register on the system any at all. I have tried to read
the blank dvds using Nero 6 disc information but it tells me there is no disc
in the drive. I would like to use Nero Express Vision to burn slide shows
onto dvds so Can anyone tell me why the drive is acting this way?
My system information is:
Windows XP Professional version 2002 Service Pack 2
Manufacture and supported by:
iQon Technologies
Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.80GHz
2.79 GHz 448 MB of Ram.

[Graham Hughes]

Is it a - drive and you are using + discs?

--
Graham Hughes
MVP Digital Media
www.myvideoproblems.co.uk
www.dvds2treasure.com
www.simplydv.com


"Lady A" > wrote in message
...
> My DVD/CD-RW Drive (D:) does not detect blank dvds but I have no problems
> playing a dvd movie or all forms of cds but whenever a blank dvd is put
> into
> the drive it does not register on the system any at all. I have tried to
> read
> the blank dvds using Nero 6 disc information but it tells me there is no
> disc
> in the drive. I would like to use Nero Express Vision to burn slide shows
> onto dvds so Can anyone tell me why the drive is acting this way?
> My system information is:
> Windows XP Professional version 2002 Service Pack 2
> Manufacture and supported by:
> iQon Technologies
> Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.80GHz
> 2.79 GHz 448 MB of Ram.

[Lady A]

Yes it is a - drive and the discs I am using are DVD-RW and DVD-R so I'm lost
as to what the problem could be

"Graham Hughes" wrote:

> Is it a - drive and you are using + discs?
>
> --
> Graham Hughes
> MVP Digital Media
> www.myvideoproblems.co.uk
> www.dvds2treasure.com
> www.simplydv.com
>
>
> "Lady A" > wrote in message
> ...
> > My DVD/CD-RW Drive (D:) does not detect blank dvds but I have no problems
> > playing a dvd movie or all forms of cds but whenever a blank dvd is put
> > into
> > the drive it does not register on the system any at all. I have tried to
> > read
> > the blank dvds using Nero 6 disc information but it tells me there is no
> > disc
> > in the drive. I would like to use Nero Express Vision to burn slide shows
> > onto dvds so Can anyone tell me why the drive is acting this way?
> > My system information is:
> > Windows XP Professional version 2002 Service Pack 2
> > Manufacture and supported by:
> > iQon Technologies
> > Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.80GHz
> > 2.79 GHz 448 MB of Ram.
>
>
>

[Chuck]

The off the cuff answer would be that the drive does not work with the brand
of DVD blank you are using.
"Lady A" > wrote in message
...
> My DVD/CD-RW Drive (D:) does not detect blank dvds but I have no problems
> playing a dvd movie or all forms of cds but whenever a blank dvd is put
into
> the drive it does not register on the system any at all. I have tried to
read
> the blank dvds using Nero 6 disc information but it tells me there is no
disc
> in the drive. I would like to use Nero Express Vision to burn slide shows
> onto dvds so Can anyone tell me why the drive is acting this way?
> My system information is:
> Windows XP Professional version 2002 Service Pack 2
> Manufacture and supported by:
> iQon Technologies
> Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.80GHz
> 2.79 GHz 448 MB of Ram.

[Lady A]

I don't think that is the problem because I have tried 4 different brands of
DVD-R/RW. If you have another suggestion I would welcome it.

"Chuck" wrote:

> The off the cuff answer would be that the drive does not work with the brand
> of DVD blank you are using.
> "Lady A" > wrote in message
> ...
> > My DVD/CD-RW Drive (D:) does not detect blank dvds but I have no problems
> > playing a dvd movie or all forms of cds but whenever a blank dvd is put
> into
> > the drive it does not register on the system any at all. I have tried to
> read
> > the blank dvds using Nero 6 disc information but it tells me there is no
> disc
> > in the drive. I would like to use Nero Express Vision to burn slide shows
> > onto dvds so Can anyone tell me why the drive is acting this way?
> > My system information is:
> > Windows XP Professional version 2002 Service Pack 2
> > Manufacture and supported by:
> > iQon Technologies
> > Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.80GHz
> > 2.79 GHz 448 MB of Ram.
>
>
>

[decoder]

"Lady A" > wrote in message
...
> My DVD/CD-RW Drive (D:) does not detect blank dvds but I have no problems
> playing a dvd movie or all forms of cds but whenever a blank dvd is put
> into
> the drive it does not register on the system any at all. I have tried to
> read
> the blank dvds using Nero 6 disc information but it tells me there is no
> disc
> in the drive. I would like to use Nero Express Vision to burn slide shows
> onto dvds so Can anyone tell me why the drive is acting this way?
> My system information is:
> Windows XP Professional version 2002 Service Pack 2
> Manufacture and supported by:
> iQon Technologies
> Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.80GHz
> 2.79 GHz 448 MB of Ram.

If you have posted it correctly - "DVD/CD-RW" drive,
then it is a CD writer only, that also *reads* DVD-roms

[Lady A]

Could you break that down for me please?
Are you saying I can only burn stuff on to a CD and play DVDs but the drive
will not recognise the presence of a DVD if it is blank?
If this is so why does it recognise a used DVD but registers the blank one
as if the drive is empty?

"decoder" wrote:

>
> "Lady A" > wrote in message
> ...
> > My DVD/CD-RW Drive (D:) does not detect blank dvds but I have no problems
> > playing a dvd movie or all forms of cds but whenever a blank dvd is put
> > into
> > the drive it does not register on the system any at all. I have tried to
> > read
> > the blank dvds using Nero 6 disc information but it tells me there is no
> > disc
> > in the drive. I would like to use Nero Express Vision to burn slide shows
> > onto dvds so Can anyone tell me why the drive is acting this way?
> > My system information is:
> > Windows XP Professional version 2002 Service Pack 2
> > Manufacture and supported by:
> > iQon Technologies
> > Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.80GHz
> > 2.79 GHz 448 MB of Ram.
>
> If you have posted it correctly - "DVD/CD-RW" drive,
> then it is a CD writer only, that also *reads* DVD-roms
>
>
>

[decoder]

"Lady A" > wrote in message
...
> Could you break that down for me please?
> Are you saying I can only burn stuff on to a CD and play DVDs but the
> drive
> will not recognise the presence of a DVD if it is blank?
> If this is so why does it recognise a used DVD but registers the blank one
> as if the drive is empty?
>
Two possibilties:
These were early generation burners.
They are CD burners with laser mech that can focus to *read*
DVD's, but read them only!
And just like your standalone DVD player attached to your TV
It can read a DVD that has a TOC (table of contents), But just
like your DVD player connected to your TV, it cannot burn to
blank DVD disks.
OR.
If you are 100% confident that your original description as:
"DVD/CD-RW" was a mistake and your drive is definately:
"DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW", and that you have tried other brands
of DVD-R and had success, then it will be a firmware issue.
Firmware is a code to instruct a drive how to "behave", the
most common reason to update a drives firmware is to........
Ensure compatibilty with the ever increasing range of differently
pressed blank media..........
Post back if you are absolutely, 100% certain that your drive is
a "DVD-R/RW/CD-RW" model,
I'll then post how to identify the make and model,
where to get the firmware, and how to "flash" the drive!

[Lady A]

Thanks for your help so far.
The information taken from the disc drive properties under the harware tab is
Samsung CDRW/DVD SM-352N, DVD/CD-ROM
and the info. in the MY Computer folder shows the drive in question a
DVD/CD-RW Drive (D:)

"decoder" wrote:

>
> "Lady A" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Could you break that down for me please?
> > Are you saying I can only burn stuff on to a CD and play DVDs but the
> > drive
> > will not recognise the presence of a DVD if it is blank?
> > If this is so why does it recognise a used DVD but registers the blank one
> > as if the drive is empty?
> >
> Two possibilties:
> These were early generation burners.
> They are CD burners with laser mech that can focus to *read*
> DVD's, but read them only!
> And just like your standalone DVD player attached to your TV
> It can read a DVD that has a TOC (table of contents), But just
> like your DVD player connected to your TV, it cannot burn to
> blank DVD disks.
> OR.
> If you are 100% confident that your original description as:
> "DVD/CD-RW" was a mistake and your drive is definately:
> "DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW", and that you have tried other brands
> of DVD-R and had success, then it will be a firmware issue.
> Firmware is a code to instruct a drive how to "behave", the
> most common reason to update a drives firmware is to........
> Ensure compatibilty with the ever increasing range of differently
> pressed blank media..........
> Post back if you are absolutely, 100% certain that your drive is
> a "DVD-R/RW/CD-RW" model,
> I'll then post how to identify the make and model,
> where to get the firmware, and how to "flash" the drive!
>
>
>
>

[decoder]

"Lady A" > wrote in message
...
> Thanks for your help so far.
> The information taken from the disc drive properties under the harware tab
> is
> Samsung CDRW/DVD SM-352N, DVD/CD-ROM
> and the info. in the MY Computer folder shows the drive in question a
> DVD/CD-RW Drive (D:)
>

Alas Lady A, it is NOT a dvd burner, it can only *read*
finalised (TOC) dvd disks. A blank ("empty") dvd is just
as likely to be a coaster as far as the drive is concerned.
You have a CD burner/player and a DVD player drive.
Multi format DVD burners are very affordable these days -
You should consider installing one, it is very easy.

[Graham Hughes]

Well spotted decoder :)

--
Graham Hughes
MVP Digital Media
www.myvideoproblems.co.uk
www.dvds2treasure.com
www.simplydv.com


"decoder" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Lady A" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Thanks for your help so far.
>> The information taken from the disc drive properties under the harware
>> tab is
>> Samsung CDRW/DVD SM-352N, DVD/CD-ROM
>> and the info. in the MY Computer folder shows the drive in question a
>> DVD/CD-RW Drive (D:)
>>
>
> Alas Lady A, it is NOT a dvd burner, it can only *read*
> finalised (TOC) dvd disks. A blank ("empty") dvd is just
> as likely to be a coaster as far as the drive is concerned.
> You have a CD burner/player and a DVD player drive.
> Multi format DVD burners are very affordable these days -
> You should consider installing one, it is very easy.
>

[SEM]

Hello decoder!!! I'm having the same problem. I can't burn DVDs. I tried
everything, and notihng fix the problem. My hardware is a Pioneer DVD -R/RW.
This is the especification of my laptop: Equium A60-692 P4 518/ XP HE/ 256MB/
40GB/ 15TFT/ DVD-R/ RW.
I got some DVDs that I'd burned on the past with the same hardware. I can
open them without any problem. But I'm trying to burn newones now and it's
not working.
What can i do?
I would really apreciate any help.
thanks


"decoder" wrote:

>
> "Lady A" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Thanks for your help so far.
> > The information taken from the disc drive properties under the harware tab
> > is
> > Samsung CDRW/DVD SM-352N, DVD/CD-ROM
> > and the info. in the MY Computer folder shows the drive in question a
> > DVD/CD-RW Drive (D:)
> >
>
> Alas Lady A, it is NOT a dvd burner, it can only *read*
> finalised (TOC) dvd disks. A blank ("empty") dvd is just
> as likely to be a coaster as far as the drive is concerned.
> You have a CD burner/player and a DVD player drive.
> Multi format DVD burners are very affordable these days -
> You should consider installing one, it is very easy.
>
>
>

[Cari \(MS-MVP\)]

What third party DVD burning software do you have installed?
--
Cari (MS-MVP)
Printing & Imaging
http://www.coribright.com/windows



"SEM" > wrote in message
...
> Hello decoder!!! I'm having the same problem. I can't burn DVDs. I tried
> everything, and notihng fix the problem. My hardware is a Pioneer
> DVD -R/RW.
> This is the especification of my laptop: Equium A60-692 P4 518/ XP HE/
> 256MB/
> 40GB/ 15TFT/ DVD-R/ RW.
> I got some DVDs that I'd burned on the past with the same hardware. I can
> open them without any problem. But I'm trying to burn newones now and it's
> not working.
> What can i do?
> I would really apreciate any help.
> thanks
>
>
> "decoder" wrote:
>
>>
>> "Lady A" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > Thanks for your help so far.
>> > The information taken from the disc drive properties under the harware
>> > tab
>> > is
>> > Samsung CDRW/DVD SM-352N, DVD/CD-ROM
>> > and the info. in the MY Computer folder shows the drive in question a
>> > DVD/CD-RW Drive (D:)
>> >
>>
>> Alas Lady A, it is NOT a dvd burner, it can only *read*
>> finalised (TOC) dvd disks. A blank ("empty") dvd is just
>> as likely to be a coaster as far as the drive is concerned.
>> You have a CD burner/player and a DVD player drive.
>> Multi format DVD burners are very affordable these days -
>> You should consider installing one, it is very easy.
>>
>>
>>