DVD/CD burner will burn cd but not dvd

If memory serves that's the same model drive that came in my Dimension 8200 which would make it 8 or 9 years old.

Likely the DVD write laser has failed and the drive will need to be replaced. CD writting uses a seperate laser.

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That's what I was wondering.  I think it is probably about 6 or 7 years old so I suppose it could just be worn out.

Hi Brendarenee14,

Just to make sure you understand the problem, you cannot use Windows XP to write to any DVD media. You must use a third party application such as Roxio or Sonic. Are you using such an application when attempting to burn DVD discs?

Here's a little trick I recommend to be absolutely sure your drive has failed. Go to Osprey's Toolbox (link below) and follow the link for DVD Identifier. After downloading and installing that program, try reading a blank DVD disc in your drive. If DVD Identifier is unable to read the disc, then your laser is probably dead.

Yes, I tried to use Roxio first.

I installed the program that you suggested.  This is the results that came back.
I assume from this information, the laser is dead...correct?  If so, what would you suggest as a replacement.

[22:49:43] DVD+R/+RW Medium Detected. Starting Identification...
[22:49:43] ** Initiating ADIP Retrieval Method 1 (Original ADIP)
[22:49:43] ERROR : ADIP Read M1 Failed : Illegal request - Invalid field in CDB [05/24/00]
[22:49:43] INFO : ADIP Read Method 1 Not Supported ; Method 2 Will Be Attempted
[22:49:43] ** Initiating ADIP Retrieval Method 2 (Copy Of ADIP)
[22:49:43] ERROR : ADIP Read M2 Failed : Illegal request - Invalid field in CDB [05/24/00]
[22:49:43] INFO : ADIP Read Method 2 Requires A Written DVD+R/+RW Disc
[22:49:43] Disc Identification Did Not Complete Successfully

Yes, then it appears you need a new drive.

Your system requires an IDE optical drive. They're a bit harder to find in stores. You might want to try Ebay.

What is an IDE optical driver?  Are they harder to find b/c my computer is older? Would I just search IDE optical driver or do I need to search for something else?  

Thank you for all of your help!

Not driver. You need an IDE drive, like this.

Here's a little trick I recommend to be absolutely sure your drive has failed. Go to Osprey's Toolbox (link below) and follow the link for DVD Identifier. After downloading and installing that program, try reading a blank DVD disc in your drive. If DVD Identifier is unable to read the disc, then your laser is probably dead.

I hope its ok to post my question here.

I have the same problem. I tried this and DVD Identifier reads my disc without errors. Does that mean my drive is haveing some other problems?

I am using tdkdvdrw0404n, empty dvd-s are dvd-r. Is that relevant?

Hi Heheh,

If DVD Identifier can read blank DVD media, then that indicates the hardware is probably fine.

So perhaps you could explain what problem you are having, because it seems your problem is different.

I dont know is it important, but i used dvd-r.

Is it possible my drive can burn only dvd+r?

Here is the Imgburn report...

I 13:58:58 ImgBurn Version 2.5.5.0 started! I 13:58:58 Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 2) I 13:58:58 Total Physical Memory: 392.672 KB  -  Available: 27.004 KB I 13:58:59 Initialising SPTI... I 13:58:59 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices... I 13:59:01 -> Drive 1 - Info: TDK DVDRW0404N 1.0C (D:) (ATA) I 13:59:01 Found 1 DVD±RW! I 14:03:24 Operation Started! I 14:03:24 Source File: E:\ZMF_DVD_FINAL.ISO I 14:03:24 Source File Sectors: 2.285.870 (MODE1/2048) I 14:03:24 Source File Size: 4.681.461.760 bytes I 14:03:24 Source File Volume Identifier: ZMF_DVD_FINAL I 14:03:24 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 0056378ADVDSHRNK I 14:03:24 Source File Implementation Identifier: DVD Shrink I 14:03:24 Source File File System(s): ISO9660; UDF (1.02) I 14:03:24 Destination Device: [1:0:0] TDK DVDRW0404N 1.0C (D:) (ATA) I 14:03:24 Destination Media Type: DVD-R (Disc ID: RITEKF1) I 14:03:24 Destination Media Sectors: 2.298.496 I 14:03:24 Write Mode: DVD I 14:03:24 Write Type: DAO I 14:03:24 Write Speed: 16x I 14:03:24 Link Size: Auto I 14:03:24 Lock Volume: Yes I 14:03:24 Test Mode: No I 14:03:24 OPC: No I 14:03:24 BURN-Proof: Enabled W 14:03:24 Write Speed Miscompare! - MODE SENSE: 2.822 KB/s (2x), GET PERFORMANCE: 16.224 KB/s (12x) W 14:03:24 Write Speed Miscompare! - MODE SENSE: 2.822 KB/s (2x), GET PERFORMANCE: 16.224 KB/s (12x) W 14:03:24 Write Speed Miscompare! - MODE SENSE: 2.822 KB/s (2x), GET PERFORMANCE: 16.224 KB/s (12x) W 14:03:24 Write Speed Miscompare! - MODE SENSE: 2.822 KB/s (2x), GET PERFORMANCE: 16.224 KB/s (12x) W 14:03:24 Write Speed Miscompare! - Wanted: 22.160 KB/s (16x), Got: 2.822 KB/s (2x) / 16.224 KB/s (12x) E 14:03:29 Failed to Reserve Track! - Reason: Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format E 14:03:31 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:00:07 I 14:03:31 Average Write Rate: N/A - Maximum Write Rate: N/A I 14:03:54 Close Request Acknowledged I 14:03:54 Closing Down... I 14:03:55 Shutting down SPTI... I 14:03:55 ImgBurn closed!

Yes, your drive can definitely write both + and -, so that's not the problem.

The write speed miscompare error could be either a media or firmware problem. I do not recommend any Ritek media, so if you have something else, try it. Also, go to Downloads (via Support, link above) and see if there's a f/w update for your drive.

You could also perform a search for "Write Speed Miscompare" and see if anything helps.