CD ROM wont burn CDs

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CD ROM wont burn CDs

by Jetblst Dec 11, 2012 4:46PM PST

Hi Everyone!

STATS:

Windows XP
Dell Inc. OptiPlex 755
2.4 gigahertz Intel Core2 Duo
64 kilotbyte primary mem cache
80 gig hard drive 39 free
MB Dell Inc. 0GM819
BIOS Dell Inc A09 03/11/2008

TSSTcorp DVD-ROM TS-H353B Optical Drive

Memorx External DVD/CD (ArcSoft) burner

Any other info that is helpful I can provide.

OK, computer does not recognize the CD Burner on either drive. It will read from but no write to.

I have used device manager to no avail. I uninstalled the DVD player twice an it did install the main driver.

Still same problem.

In other words, using Windows Media Player, when I add tracks to my burn bucket if you will or place where you would put in your tracks to burn them to a CD/DVD doesnt work. So how do I get my machine to recognize the burner part of the attatched drives, both internal and extenal??

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More on CD Burning Software

by Jetblst Dec 13, 2012 5:14AM PST

Well with the DVD burner I just purchased with Memorex they gave me software for making DVD and CD music disks etc. Wouldn't that be the same software as NERO?

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No.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Dec 13, 2012 5:50AM PST

I've used too many titles and they are never the same. Usually it's just more or less features, menu's and interfaces vary. But there are fine free choices for most of what folk need to do.
Bob

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Weird problem indeed.

by Jetblst Dec 13, 2012 12:56PM PST

So I downloaded a freebo burner program.

Well now it sees the drives at least but it doesnt see the disc. It give an error "Please insert a writable disc"

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Odd

by Jetblst Dec 13, 2012 12:58PM PST

Now it sees the drive, but does not see the disc. I downloaded a freebee burner software program added a few tracks and to no avail.

Stumped.

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Sounds like an old drive.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Dec 13, 2012 2:59PM PST

In PC years, a 2 year old drive can be dead.
Bob

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ok

by Jetblst Dec 13, 2012 4:10PM PST

Is there any diagnostic to run to see? However I am thinking its ok. As above I have a brand new Memorex external DVD burner that I think is working. It appears that the computer somehow is not recognizing either drives as burner drives.

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Yes. Try it on another PC.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Dec 14, 2012 12:00AM PST

Also there are other reasons such as media or a cluttered PC with CD emulators but I don't see that here.
Bob

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First..the PC must recognize the CD_DVD drive(s)

by VAPCMD Dec 14, 2012 8:45AM PST

no matter whether internal /external and thereafter, the system must have CD-DVD burning software to create/copy CD-DVDs. As operating systems go, XP does NOT have built in CD_DVD burning such so you must supply it.

VAPCMD

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Burning Software

by Jetblst Dec 14, 2012 2:52PM PST

Downloaded a freebie program for burning CDs. No luck still does not want to burn or recognize the burner drives as burner drives.

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Given the price for a decent CD-DVD burner $15-$30...

by VAPCMD Dec 14, 2012 10:48PM PST

might be best to bite the bullet and just replace the internal CD-DVD.

Re the external...like someone else suggested might try that on another PC.

R. Proffitt often mentions a registry problem referring to 'upper limits' that might be worth looking at too....there are some of those posts on CNET about that.

Keep us posted how it works out.

VAPCMD

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New Info.

by Jetblst Dec 14, 2012 3:06PM PST

Well this may help explain. Not sure what it means but I think I need a new drive.

I did a Pre Boot test in BIOS (Diagnostics)

When the CD ROM was tested it returned a "Spindle Test Failed" result.

Error Code: 2000-0147

So looks like it IS in fact time for new drive unless someone has a tip on how to fix that.

Thanks!

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New drive....might take a moment to check out the buyer

by VAPCMD Dec 14, 2012 10:55PM PST

reviews on CD-DVD burners over at Newegg.com. At least that gives you some perspective on how actual buyers rate CD-DVD drives they bought that should be currently available.

VAPCMD

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Re: burning

by Kees_B Forum moderator Dec 11, 2012 5:24PM PST

The DVD-ROM can't burn ('RO' is read-only).

The external burner should be able to burn, but only if it isn't defective. So the first thiing to do: try it on another PC to see if it's OK. That's a basic diagnostic.

Kees

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Unless there's CD-DVD burning SW on the PC, it won't create

by VAPCMD Dec 12, 2012 6:15AM PST

or write CDs or DVDs.

VAPCMD

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pgc3 · Accepted Answer · Dec 11, 2012 11:32PM PST

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ROM vs DVD/CDRW

by pgc3 Dec 11, 2012 11:32PM PST

As another poster mentioned, ROM is READ only. Windows XP didn't have burning capability onboard, you'd have to use an aftermarket burning software to accomplish the task, Roxio, Nero and others. The external drive DVD/CDRW is going to pose the same issue, it needs software to run against. Even is the system recognizes it as a USB device it will not likely burn anything without software installed in the system.

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