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DVD RW Drive won't write to DVD

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gregor2012   04-05-2007 at 01:03:56 AM

My DVD RW drive won't burn files to a DVD. I've burned data and audio CDs just fine with the drive but I can't burn data to DVDs. I tried using Nero and it would get halfway done and then fail. This happened 4 times. Also, when there is no disc in the drive My Computer shows the drive with the label "DVD-RW Drive (E)" but with a blank DVD in the drive it shows as "CD Drive (E)". Does anyone have any ideas?

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Bronze Storage badge evongugg   04-05-2007 at 02:27:44 PM
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Try upgrading the firmware.

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bfellow   04-05-2007 at 03:03:51 PM
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I've had this happen before. I wish I knew the answer too b/c I've already upgraded firmware to my NEC DVD-RW

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spanner_razor   04-05-2007 at 03:06:30 PM
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The windows displaying it as cd drive is no issue, as the other chap suggested try upgrading your firmware. Also ensure you have at least a full dvd of space free on the drive you're burning from, and close all non essential programs, discconnect from net and disable antivirus etc.
It may also be a duff brand of dvds, try some datawrite ones, i've had very few errors with those. If all this fails then it may be you have to get another one, they only cost 25 quid for a 16x drive tho so no biggy eh.

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Bronze Storage badge evongugg   04-05-2007 at 04:27:50 PM
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You can try burning at a speed lower than the maximum.
A speed which is compatible with your media and lower than the maximum for the drive.

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Bronze Storage badge evongugg   04-05-2007 at 04:55:42 PM
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Go to Device manager->IDE/ATAPI controllers-> Primary (?) IDE controller and make sure DMA is set for the drive.

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gregor2012   04-07-2007 at 06:31:51 AM
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ok, i updated the firmware. flashed the drive and it is now working great... thanks for the help!!!

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