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Blank DVD-R recognized as CD-R



 
 
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Old September 18th 05, 09:49 PM
Mike
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Default Blank DVD-R recognized as CD-R

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?
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Old September 18th 05, 10:12 PM
Cari \(MS-MVP\)
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Install DVD burning software.
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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?



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Old September 19th 05, 12:18 AM
NoNoBadDog!
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"Mike" 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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