When I purchase a new CD I always make a copy, when possible if not copyrighted, so that if scratched I have the original and can make another copy for my enjoyment.I've been doing this for five years with the same PC.
As of late when I make a copy the computer goes through the copy process but when I try to play the CD it is blank. This just started and I'm not sure why. It seems as though the brand of the CD-R matters. I had some Maxell and used them up but now I am attempting with Memorex and only one in five or so works.
I've tried ripping them through Media Player and Roxio but with no luck.
I am running Windows XP , with Dimension L550R, and Roxio CD creator.
Any suggestions?
Memorex doesn't make any media, they buy from the lowest bidder… Sometimes they work great, other times?
If it doesn't work with different software, that would be a strong indication of media/burner.
Still it is unlikely that the media would be "blank"??? If there was a problem there would be an error message.
Check the properties of the media in XP Explorer to see if anything is actually on it.
I think you misunderstood what is happening. When I try to burn a copy of an original audio CD such as Kenny Rogers the copy I make is blank. The burn process that my computer goes through acts as though everthing went OK but when I go to play the CD it is blank. It seems to happen with Memorex CD-R's but will work with Maxell CD-R's.
I believe Jim understood your question. He is suggesting you not use Memorex CD-Rs. Take them back to the store and tell the store manager how disappointed you are that they would sell their valuable customers such poor quality media. After he apologizes, ask for Maxell.
Jim Hardin
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December 25th, 2005 11:00
Memorex doesn't make any media, they buy from the lowest bidder… Sometimes they work great, other times?
If it doesn't work with different software, that would be a strong indication of media/burner.
Still it is unlikely that the media would be "blank"??? If there was a problem there would be an error message.
Check the properties of the media in XP Explorer to see if anything is actually on it.
Getzie
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December 25th, 2005 11:00
Jim:
I think you misunderstood what is happening. When I try to burn a copy of an original audio CD such as Kenny Rogers the copy I make is blank. The burn process that my computer goes through acts as though everthing went OK but when I go to play the CD it is blank. It seems to happen with Memorex CD-R's but will work with Maxell CD-R's.
Getzie
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December 26th, 2005 11:00
Getzie:
I believe Jim understood your question. He is suggesting you not use Memorex CD-Rs. Take them back to the store and tell the store manager how disappointed you are that they would sell their valuable customers such poor quality media. After he apologizes, ask for Maxell.