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Internal DVD+RW driver?
(originally posted to alt.video.dvd.tech,microsoft.public.windowsme.gene ral)
I have Windows ME with a Memorex branded internal DVD+RW drive that I just installed. Now, under my system properties, the drive is shown and supposedly working properly. But my OS does not see any disc, and asks me to put one in --- even though I already did. I want to point out the driver is from Microsoft, and it's dated from June of 2000. I didn't get any drivers from the installation kit, and wonder if that's not why the drive won't recognize media (nor, of course, play it). I'll go look around Memorex's site again for updated drivers, again. The fist go-around did not prove successful. But, perhaps someone has a suggestion that might work? Maybe using another manufacturer's driver? Thanks in advance, Mr. Curious. |
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Internal DVD+RW driver?
Sorry Mike, but it cannot read any media, period.
Not CDs factory burned or my burn, nor DVDs of similar. The drive just below it works fine, and that can read CDs fine. "Mike M" wrote in message ... What media are you using, you don't say. Is this blank media or a pre-recorded CD or DVD? If blank media remember that Win Me contains no software to write CDS or DVDs and you will need to install the necessary software such as for example Ahead's Nero. Explorer cannot natively access a blank CD or DVD. -- Mike Maltby ng_reader wrote: (originally posted to alt.video.dvd.tech,microsoft.public.windowsme.gene ral) I have Windows ME with a Memorex branded internal DVD+RW drive that I just installed. Now, under my system properties, the drive is shown and supposedly working properly. But my OS does not see any disc, and asks me to put one in --- even though I already did. I want to point out the driver is from Microsoft, and it's dated from June of 2000. I didn't get any drivers from the installation kit, and wonder if that's not why the drive won't recognize media (nor, of course, play it). I'll go look around Memorex's site again for updated drivers, again. The fist go-around did not prove successful. But, perhaps someone has a suggestion that might work? Maybe using another manufacturer's driver? Thanks in advance, Mr. Curious. |
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Internal DVD+RW driver?
It's possible that the drive is "broken". Is there any chance of your
trying it in another PC? -- Mike Maltby ng_reader wrote: Sorry Mike, but it cannot read any media, period. Not CDs factory burned or my burn, nor DVDs of similar. The drive just below it works fine, and that can read CDs fine. |
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Internal DVD+RW driver?
Oh yeah, that was my first thought.
In fact I returned the drive to my retailer with that same thought process. But, going through the same machinations led to the same results. So, it's not the drive. I want to believe it's a driver issue. But cannot find any corroborating information. "Mike M" wrote in message ... It's possible that the drive is "broken". Is there any chance of your trying it in another PC? -- Mike Maltby ng_reader wrote: Sorry Mike, but it cannot read any media, period. Not CDs factory burned or my burn, nor DVDs of similar. The drive just below it works fine, and that can read CDs fine. |
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Internal DVD+RW driver?
I don't think it's necessarily a driver problem since you've confirmed
that you have another optical drive working fine but it could be the controller on the motherboard. Assuming that it is an IDE/ATA drive have you tried switching from master to slave (or vice versa) or swapping to the other controller? -- Mike Maltby ng_reader wrote: Oh yeah, that was my first thought. In fact I returned the drive to my retailer with that same thought process. But, going through the same machinations led to the same results. So, it's not the drive. I want to believe it's a driver issue. But cannot find any corroborating information. |
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Internal DVD+RW driver?
Yes,
My thoughts as well. Perhaps looking to avoid that, as it can be a knuckle buster. But, I am now on my 3rd drive, 2nd manufacturer, and still trying to figure it out. Does it get easier once I get to XP? sigh "Mike M" wrote in message ... I don't think it's necessarily a driver problem since you've confirmed that you have another optical drive working fine but it could be the controller on the motherboard. Assuming that it is an IDE/ATA drive have you tried switching from master to slave (or vice versa) or swapping to the other controller? -- Mike Maltby ng_reader wrote: Oh yeah, that was my first thought. In fact I returned the drive to my retailer with that same thought process. But, going through the same machinations led to the same results. So, it's not the drive. I want to believe it's a driver issue. But cannot find any corroborating information. |
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Internal DVD+RW driver?
Does it get easier once I get to XP? sigh
Hardware problems often persist regardless of the operating system installed. That is newer operating systems such as Vista and 64 bit operating systems such as XP Pro x64 where lack of drivers can be a real problem. -- Mike Maltby ng_reader wrote: Yes, My thoughts as well. Perhaps looking to avoid that, as it can be a knuckle buster. But, I am now on my 3rd drive, 2nd manufacturer, and still trying to figure it out. Does it get easier once I get to XP? sigh |
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Internal DVD+RW driver?
Following on from Mikes suggestion, you could also isolate WinMe and satisfy
yourself by confirming that it isn't a WinMe issue:- Boot from your WinMe Startup (floppy) Disk and select option 2) - Start with CD Support and at the very end of the boot process, it should tell you that "Your CD-ROM is drive X" (NB drive X may not necessarily be the same letter as you would expect to see in WinMe.) Insert your WinMe CD into the CD-ROM drive. Now, at the A:\ prompt, type "X" (or whatever letter above, and no quotes) then press Return At the X:\ prompt, type "dir" (no quotes) then press Return. Do you see any sort of directory listing running down the screen? If not and/or you get an error report, then it sounds like your CD-ROM is either dead or there is a hardware/cable issue - as Mike had suggested. Mart "ng_reader" wrote in message ... Yes, My thoughts as well. Perhaps looking to avoid that, as it can be a knuckle buster. But, I am now on my 3rd drive, 2nd manufacturer, and still trying to figure it out. Does it get easier once I get to XP? sigh "Mike M" wrote in message ... I don't think it's necessarily a driver problem since you've confirmed that you have another optical drive working fine but it could be the controller on the motherboard. Assuming that it is an IDE/ATA drive have you tried switching from master to slave (or vice versa) or swapping to the other controller? -- Mike Maltby ng_reader wrote: Oh yeah, that was my first thought. In fact I returned the drive to my retailer with that same thought process. But, going through the same machinations led to the same results. So, it's not the drive. I want to believe it's a driver issue. But cannot find any corroborating information. |
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Internal DVD+RW driver?
Mart,
Oh dear! Why didn't I remember to suggest this. Seems you win yet again. :-) -- Mike Mart wrote: Following on from Mikes suggestion, you could also isolate WinMe and satisfy yourself by confirming that it isn't a WinMe issue:- Boot from your WinMe Startup (floppy) Disk and select option 2) - Start with CD Support and at the very end of the boot process, it should tell you that "Your CD-ROM is drive X" (NB drive X may not necessarily be the same letter as you would expect to see in WinMe.) Insert your WinMe CD into the CD-ROM drive. Now, at the A:\ prompt, type "X" (or whatever letter above, and no quotes) then press Return At the X:\ prompt, type "dir" (no quotes) then press Return. Do you see any sort of directory listing running down the screen? If not and/or you get an error report, then it sounds like your CD-ROM is either dead or there is a hardware/cable issue - as Mike had suggested. |
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