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DVD-ROM and CD-RW drives do not read CD-RW disks
I have had this computer for nearly 4 years, and have not
experienced this problem until recently. I have not installed any new programs that could have created this problem - it just stopped working one day. Last I checked, my computer is virus and spyware free. I have a Sony Vaio PCV-RX380DS, with Pioneer DVD-ROM DVD- 116R and Sony CD-RW CRX160E drives. When I insert a CD- RW, whether it is new, empty or used, the computer prompts me to insert a disk into the drive, as it cannot read that current disk. When I try to burn onto a CD-RW using Adaptec DirectCD, it fails to burn because it does not recognize the disk. When i insert the same disk into my other computer (WinXP), I experience no problems. I have tried to look for any updates with Sony or the drive makers but have come up empty handed. I have no problem with CD-R's, but i prefer to use CD-RW for large file transfers between computers. Any help is appreciated. Bianca |
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CD Burner, Floppy Drive, USB Drive, etc. or any hardware that fails -
Remove | From | Control Panel | System | Device Manager Insert a CD-RW or CD-R - new, empty or used - the computer prompts to insert a disk into the drive, as it cannot read that current CD disk. Attempt to burn onto a CD-RW using Burning Software, it does not recognize the CD disk. The hardware should be removed, restart / reboot and let the OS Software reinstall the drivers for the hardware. Reboot into Safe Mode (F8) and remove the offending hardware. Using an 80 GIG external USB drive and a Bootable CD loaded with utilities works very well here in troubleshooting. The 80 GIG external USB drive is used only for software storage and the bootup is with the CD or External USB Floppy. You will find much more info at: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/ ================================ Regards, Gary 'Doc' Adams in Louisiana CTLouisiana @ msn comREMOVE http://computerteachers.digital-mall-online.com/ ~ Read to Learn "Bianca" wrote in message ... I have had this computer for nearly 4 years, and have not experienced this problem until recently. I have not installed any new programs that could have created this problem - it just stopped working one day. Last I checked, my computer is virus and spyware free. I have a Sony Vaio PCV-RX380DS, with Pioneer DVD-ROM DVD- 116R and Sony CD-RW CRX160E drives. When I insert a CD- RW, whether it is new, empty or used, the computer prompts me to insert a disk into the drive, as it cannot read that current disk. When I try to burn onto a CD-RW using Adaptec DirectCD, it fails to burn because it does not recognize the disk. When i insert the same disk into my other computer (WinXP), I experience no problems. I have tried to look for any updates with Sony or the drive makers but have come up empty handed. I have no problem with CD-R's, but i prefer to use CD-RW for large file transfers between computers. Any help is appreciated. Bianca |
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VoTec Alert!
Norm "Computer Teachers LLC" wrote in message ... CD Burner, Floppy Drive, USB Drive, etc. or any hardware that fails - Remove | From | Control Panel | System | Device Manager Insert a CD-RW or CD-R - new, empty or used - the computer prompts to insert a disk into the drive, as it cannot read that current CD disk. Attempt to burn onto a CD-RW using Burning Software, it does not recognize the CD disk. The hardware should be removed, restart / reboot and let the OS Software reinstall the drivers for the hardware. Reboot into Safe Mode (F8) and remove the offending hardware. Using an 80 GIG external USB drive and a Bootable CD loaded with utilities works very well here in troubleshooting. The 80 GIG external USB drive is used only for software storage and the bootup is with the CD or External USB Floppy. You will find much more info at: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/ ================================ Regards, Gary 'Doc' Adams in Louisiana CTLouisiana @ msn comREMOVE http://computerteachers.digital-mall-online.com/ ~ Read to Learn "Bianca" wrote in message ... I have had this computer for nearly 4 years, and have not experienced this problem until recently. I have not installed any new programs that could have created this problem - it just stopped working one day. Last I checked, my computer is virus and spyware free. I have a Sony Vaio PCV-RX380DS, with Pioneer DVD-ROM DVD- 116R and Sony CD-RW CRX160E drives. When I insert a CD- RW, whether it is new, empty or used, the computer prompts me to insert a disk into the drive, as it cannot read that current disk. When I try to burn onto a CD-RW using Adaptec DirectCD, it fails to burn because it does not recognize the disk. When i insert the same disk into my other computer (WinXP), I experience no problems. I have tried to look for any updates with Sony or the drive makers but have come up empty handed. I have no problem with CD-R's, but i prefer to use CD-RW for large file transfers between computers. Any help is appreciated. Bianca |
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Are you trying to be stupid or alertful or what ?
-- You will find much more info at: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/ ======================================= Regards, Gary 'Doc' Adams in Louisiana adsl-159-23-218.btr.bellsouth.net 68.159.23.218 CTLouisiana @ msn comREMOVE http://computerteachers.digital-mall-online.com/ ~ Read to Learn - Write to Think ~ ======================================= "Norman Conquest" wrote in message ... VoTec Alert! Norm "Computer Teachers LLC" wrote in message ... CD Burner, Floppy Drive, USB Drive, etc. or any hardware that fails - Remove | From | Control Panel | System | Device Manager Insert a CD-RW or CD-R - new, empty or used - the computer prompts to insert a disk into the drive, as it cannot read that current CD disk. Attempt to burn onto a CD-RW using Burning Software, it does not recognize the CD disk. The hardware should be removed, restart / reboot and let the OS Software reinstall the drivers for the hardware. Reboot into Safe Mode (F8) and remove the offending hardware. Using an 80 GIG external USB drive and a Bootable CD loaded with utilities works very well here in troubleshooting. The 80 GIG external USB drive is used only for software storage and the bootup is with the CD or External USB Floppy. You will find much more info at: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/ ================================ Regards, Gary 'Doc' Adams in Louisiana CTLouisiana @ msn comREMOVE http://computerteachers.digital-mall-online.com/ ~ Read to Learn "Bianca" wrote in message ... I have had this computer for nearly 4 years, and have not experienced this problem until recently. I have not installed any new programs that could have created this problem - it just stopped working one day. Last I checked, my computer is virus and spyware free. I have a Sony Vaio PCV-RX380DS, with Pioneer DVD-ROM DVD- 116R and Sony CD-RW CRX160E drives. When I insert a CD- RW, whether it is new, empty or used, the computer prompts me to insert a disk into the drive, as it cannot read that current disk. When I try to burn onto a CD-RW using Adaptec DirectCD, it fails to burn because it does not recognize the disk. When i insert the same disk into my other computer (WinXP), I experience no problems. I have tried to look for any updates with Sony or the drive makers but have come up empty handed. I have no problem with CD-R's, but i prefer to use CD-RW for large file transfers between computers. Any help is appreciated. Bianca |
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Experiment with a different brand media, of high quality.
Check Device Manager to confirm that all drives are UnMarked, and working properly. Look for updates to the CD-RW burning software. -- Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...t/default.aspx Your cooperation is very appreciated. ------ "Bianca" wrote in message ... I have had this computer for nearly 4 years, and have not experienced this problem until recently. I have not installed any new programs that could have created this problem - it just stopped working one day. Last I checked, my computer is virus and spyware free. I have a Sony Vaio PCV-RX380DS, with Pioneer DVD-ROM DVD- 116R and Sony CD-RW CRX160E drives. When I insert a CD- RW, whether it is new, empty or used, the computer prompts me to insert a disk into the drive, as it cannot read that current disk. When I try to burn onto a CD-RW using Adaptec DirectCD, it fails to burn because it does not recognize the disk. When i insert the same disk into my other computer (WinXP), I experience no problems. I have tried to look for any updates with Sony or the drive makers but have come up empty handed. I have no problem with CD-R's, but i prefer to use CD-RW for large file transfers between computers. Any help is appreciated. Bianca |
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