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Hey guys I installed a new cd drive in my XPS and its working fine. Yes, do not comment about updating drivers, everything works normal.
I insert discs and it reads them fine. But when I insert a DVD-R disc I hear the drive trying to read it, but the computer tells me that the drive is empty and I cannot continue to burn what I was trying to unless I add a blank disc.
Yes the dvd-r is blank, ive tried multiple ones. Yes, I am sure i have a cd/dvd burner.
Is it cause the cd type is DVD-R???
obey_gravity
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April 12th, 2006 10:00
If you give the name/manufacturer/type of drive you are referring to it would be easier togive a definitive answer.
Have you tried any other type of burn media? CD/DVD +/- R/RW?
Ace707
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April 12th, 2006 16:00
Predator
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April 12th, 2006 17:00
Ace,
As Obey Gravity mentioned, a tad more information is still needed. Go to Device Manager, click the "+" next to CD/DVD drives and list the name/model of your optical drive(s).
Also, if you click on the Cd/RW link in my post and scroll to Section 7-5, you will find a couple of free utilities for providing a wealth information about your system, including your drive types and models, DVDInfo and Belarc Advisor
Best Regards!
God, grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway,
the good fortune to run into the ones I do and the eyesight to tell the
difference.
CD/RW Link
Predator
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April 12th, 2006 17:00
Ace,
I could not find anything on Dell`s site, however according to this information:
http://www.ciao.co.uk/Toshiba_SD_R2412__5644005
Your drive is a Combo unit, a DVD-ROM(read only) CD/RW. You can read DVD`s, CD and burn CD-R /CD-RW media but not DVD media, sorry.
Best Regards!
God, grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway,
the good fortune to run into the ones I do and the eyesight to tell the
difference.
CD/RW Link
Ace707
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April 12th, 2006 17:00
Message Edited by Ace707 on 04-12-200601:50 PM
Predator
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April 12th, 2006 18:00
Hi Ace,
CD`s for burning come in only one format, CD-R and CD-RW. DVD on the otherhand have three, DVD-RAM, DVD+ & DVD-, but to answer your question, no you cannot burn any of the DVD media.
Take a peek at some information provided bye one of our Regulars, Mike, Section 7-1, article 7 of the CD/RW link.
Best Regards!
God, grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway,
the good fortune to run into the ones I do and the eyesight to tell the
difference.
CD/RW Link
Ace707
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April 12th, 2006 18:00