Blank DVD's not recognised

Hi
Using WinXP Home SP3
My DVD-RW drive can play pre recorded DVDs without any problem, but if I
insert a blank DVD in the drive it reads it as a CD and I get the usual
options to burn a music/data CD etc. It does not offer the option to burn a
DVD.
Any idea what the problem can be?
Regards Bill

What mastering software are you using? XP does not have native support for
burning to DVD, you must use 3rd party software.

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"Bill P" wrote in message
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Hi
Using WinXP Home SP3
My DVD-RW drive can play pre recorded DVDs without any problem, but if I
insert a blank DVD in the drive it reads it as a CD and I get the usual
options to burn a music/data CD etc. It does not offer the option to burn
a DVD.
Any idea what the problem can be?
Regards Bill

What mastering software are you using? XP does not have native support for
burning to DVD, you must use 3rd party software.

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"Bill P" wrote in message
...
Hi
Using WinXP Home SP3
My DVD-RW drive can play pre recorded DVDs without any problem, but if I
insert a blank DVD in the drive it reads it as a CD and I get the usual
options to burn a music/data CD etc. It does not offer the option to burn
a DVD.
Any idea what the problem can be?
Regards Bill

Been using Nero for years without any problems.


"David B." wrote in message
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What mastering software are you using? XP does not have native support for
burning to DVD, you must use 3rd party software.

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How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375


"Bill P" wrote in message
...
Hi
Using WinXP Home SP3
My DVD-RW drive can play pre recorded DVDs without any problem, but if I
insert a blank DVD in the drive it reads it as a CD and I get the usual
options to burn a music/data CD etc. It does not offer the option to burn
a DVD.
Any idea what the problem can be?
Regards Bill

Been using Nero for years without any problems.


"David B." wrote in message
...
What mastering software are you using? XP does not have native support for
burning to DVD, you must use 3rd party software.

--

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How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375


"Bill P" wrote in message
...
Hi
Using WinXP Home SP3
My DVD-RW drive can play pre recorded DVDs without any problem, but if I
insert a blank DVD in the drive it reads it as a CD and I get the usual
options to burn a music/data CD etc. It does not offer the option to burn
a DVD.
Any idea what the problem can be?
Regards Bill

Bill P wrote:
Hi
Using WinXP Home SP3
My DVD-RW drive can play pre recorded DVDs without any problem, but if I
insert a blank DVD in the drive it reads it as a CD and I get the usual
options to burn a music/data CD etc. It does not offer the option to burn a
DVD.
Any idea what the problem can be?

Do you have DVD burning software installed? Windows XP can read DVD's
but doesn't have the ability to burn them out of the box. You need to
have something like Nero or some other software installed to give you
the ability to burn DVD's. If your DVD burner came with your PC, then
it's possible that the pc manufacturer may have installed a demo version
of some DVD authoring software. If you've added the DVD burner, it's
possible that the drive manufacturer may have provided authoring
software as well. If so, then it's very likely that the software will
be an older version or a demo with limited capabilities.

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Roy Smith
Windows XP Pro

Bill P wrote:
Hi
Using WinXP Home SP3
My DVD-RW drive can play pre recorded DVDs without any problem, but if I
insert a blank DVD in the drive it reads it as a CD and I get the usual
options to burn a music/data CD etc. It does not offer the option to burn a
DVD.
Any idea what the problem can be?

Do you have DVD burning software installed? Windows XP can read DVD's
but doesn't have the ability to burn them out of the box. You need to
have something like Nero or some other software installed to give you
the ability to burn DVD's. If your DVD burner came with your PC, then
it's possible that the pc manufacturer may have installed a demo version
of some DVD authoring software. If you've added the DVD burner, it's
possible that the drive manufacturer may have provided authoring
software as well. If so, then it's very likely that the software will
be an older version or a demo with limited capabilities.

--

Roy Smith
Windows XP Pro

You have to set Nero to a DVD. By default it is set for a CD

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Peter

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"Bill P" wrote in message
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Been using Nero for years without any problems.


"David B." wrote in message
...
What mastering software are you using? XP does not have native support for
burning to DVD, you must use 3rd party software.

--

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How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375


"Bill P" wrote in message
...
Hi
Using WinXP Home SP3
My DVD-RW drive can play pre recorded DVDs without any problem, but if I insert
a blank DVD in the drive it reads it as a CD and I get the usual options to burn
a music/data CD etc. It does not offer the option to burn a DVD.
Any idea what the problem can be?
Regards Bill

You have to set Nero to a DVD. By default it is set for a CD

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Peter

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"Bill P" wrote in message
...
Been using Nero for years without any problems.


"David B." wrote in message
...
What mastering software are you using? XP does not have native support for
burning to DVD, you must use 3rd party software.

--

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How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375


"Bill P" wrote in message
...
Hi
Using WinXP Home SP3
My DVD-RW drive can play pre recorded DVDs without any problem, but if I insert
a blank DVD in the drive it reads it as a CD and I get the usual options to burn
a music/data CD etc. It does not offer the option to burn a DVD.
Any idea what the problem can be?
Regards Bill

Peter Foldes wrote:
You have to set Nero to a DVD. By default it is set for a CD


I no longer use Nero but have burned a million
CD/DVDs. My major burner is Iomega,'s Hot Burn so
wonder what the difference is that would cause Nero to
be any different.

Not saying you are wrong but simply asking a question.

Peter Foldes wrote:
You have to set Nero to a DVD. By default it is set for a CD


I no longer use Nero but have burned a million
CD/DVDs. My major burner is Iomega,'s Hot Burn so
wonder what the difference is that would cause Nero to
be any different.

Not saying you are wrong but simply asking a question.

Like I said. Default is CD. Change to DVD

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"Don" wrote in message
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Peter Foldes wrote:
You have to set Nero to a DVD. By default it is set for a CD


I no longer use Nero but have burned a million CD/DVDs. My major burner is
Iomega,'s Hot Burn so wonder what the difference is that would cause Nero to be
any different.

Not saying you are wrong but simply asking a question.

Like I said. Default is CD. Change to DVD

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Peter

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Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.

"Don" wrote in message
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Peter Foldes wrote:
You have to set Nero to a DVD. By default it is set for a CD


I no longer use Nero but have burned a million CD/DVDs. My major burner is
Iomega,'s Hot Burn so wonder what the difference is that would cause Nero to be
any different.

Not saying you are wrong but simply asking a question.

Don wrote:
Peter Foldes wrote:
You have to set Nero to a DVD. By default it is set for a CD


I no longer use Nero but have burned a million
CD/DVDs. My major burner is Iomega,'s Hot Burn so
wonder what the difference is that would cause Nero to
be any different.

Not saying you are wrong but simply asking a question.

I wonder if it's a case of the test saying "CD" but looking at the space
possibilities for the "CD" don't include the sizes for a DVD. I've seen
that happen before but can't recall where for sure; Roxio maybe.

HTH,

Twayne`

Don wrote:
Peter Foldes wrote:
You have to set Nero to a DVD. By default it is set for a CD


I no longer use Nero but have burned a million
CD/DVDs. My major burner is Iomega,'s Hot Burn so
wonder what the difference is that would cause Nero to
be any different.

Not saying you are wrong but simply asking a question.

I wonder if it's a case of the test saying "CD" but looking at the space
possibilities for the "CD" don't include the sizes for a DVD. I've seen
that happen before but can't recall where for sure; Roxio maybe.

HTH,

Twayne`