Hi all:

Setup:
=======
WinXP Pro SP2
Lite-On DVD-R/W LDW-451S

The problem:
=============
I'm trying to copy files from a hard disk to a CD-R using Windows
Explorer. I've done this multiple times before. Now the CD Writing
Wizard stops with the messages:

Insert a writable disc to continue
There is no disc in the drive

Clues:
=======
Clicking "Next" on the CD Writing Wizard does nothing - it stays on that
same screen until I cancel.

Clicking on the CD drive (G in Windows Explorer shows the "Files Ready
to Be Written to the CD".

I've tried Memorex 52x CD-Rs and Maxell 40x CR-Rs with the same results.

I've been able to burn music CDs from within MusicMatch 9.

When I try to switch to the drive via a "cmd" shell, I get a message:
Incorrect function.


1. What has happened to my system?
2. What's the best newsgroups/forums to get help?

Regards,

Bill

Hi Bill,

There is no disc in the drive. Please insert a writable CD into drive.
http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;EN-US;q324129

HOW TO: Troubleshoot Issues That Occur When You Write Data to a CD-R or
CD-RW Optical Disc in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-us;q324129

CD-R Drive or CD-RW Drive Is Not Recognized As a Recordable Device
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=316529

CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive Missing After You Install Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/search/...;en-us;Q320553

"Incorrect Function" Error Message When You Access the CD-ROM Drive, DVD-ROM
Drive, or CD-RW Drive
http://support.microsoft.com/default...;EN-US;Q315350

How to Troubleshoot Issues with Reading CD, CD-R, CD-RW, and DVD Discs
http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-us;Q321641

Hardware Compatibility List
http://www.microsoft.com/hwdq/hcl/search.asp

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP-Shell/User
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com


"Bill" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:PbidnSH0f7SIdfTcRVn-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hi all:
>
> Setup:
> =======
> WinXP Pro SP2
> Lite-On DVD-R/W LDW-451S
>
> The problem:
> =============
> I'm trying to copy files from a hard disk to a CD-R using Windows
> Explorer. I've done this multiple times before. Now the CD Writing
> Wizard stops with the messages:
>
> Insert a writable disc to continue
> There is no disc in the drive
>
> Clues:
> =======
> Clicking "Next" on the CD Writing Wizard does nothing - it stays on that
> same screen until I cancel.
>
> Clicking on the CD drive (G in Windows Explorer shows the "Files Ready
> to Be Written to the CD".
>
> I've tried Memorex 52x CD-Rs and Maxell 40x CR-Rs with the same results.
>
> I've been able to burn music CDs from within MusicMatch 9.
>
> When I try to switch to the drive via a "cmd" shell, I get a message:
> Incorrect function.
>
>
> 1. What has happened to my system?
> 2. What's the best newsgroups/forums to get help?
>
> Regards,
>
> Bill