My DVD-RW is acting strange. It can play CDs and DVDs and rip music from
albums onto my computer. However, if I want to copy pictures onto a disk, or
make a DVD movie of my own, my computer does not recognize that I have a
burner. I've been able to copy onto disks before, so I'm not sure when this
error began. I've tried so many things like uninstalling it and even
changing the registry, however, my computer still does not recognize my drive
is capable of burning. Is there a problem with my drive (its a new computer,
I bought it in September) and should I use my warranty to get a new one? Or
is this a problem that can be fixed? Thanks for your help!

What software are/did you use to copy disks? XP can only write to
CD-Rs natively and can not write to DVDs nor copy disks.


Andrew wrote:
> My DVD-RW is acting strange. It can play CDs and DVDs and rip music from
> albums onto my computer. However, if I want to copy pictures onto a disk, or
> make a DVD movie of my own, my computer does not recognize that I have a
> burner. I've been able to copy onto disks before, so I'm not sure when this
> error began. I've tried so many things like uninstalling it and even
> changing the registry, however, my computer still does not recognize my drive
> is capable of burning. Is there a problem with my drive (its a new computer,
> I bought it in September) and should I use my warranty to get a new one? Or
> is this a problem that can be fixed? Thanks for your help!

Don't have an answer, but have the exact same problem. Bought my computer
from Circuit City in September. Model A105-S4004. Reads cd and dvd, but will
not recognize that it is a recorder also. Have tried XP, Sonic, and Roxio
software. Maybe something wrong with hardware batch?

"Andrew" wrote:

> My DVD-RW is acting strange. It can play CDs and DVDs and rip music from
> albums onto my computer. However, if I want to copy pictures onto a disk, or
> make a DVD movie of my own, my computer does not recognize that I have a
> burner. I've been able to copy onto disks before, so I'm not sure when this
> error began. I've tried so many things like uninstalling it and even
> changing the registry, however, my computer still does not recognize my drive
> is capable of burning. Is there a problem with my drive (its a new computer,
> I bought it in September) and should I use my warranty to get a new one? Or
> is this a problem that can be fixed? Thanks for your help!

My problem is similar to what Andrew describes. A new Acer computer with
DVD-RW drive Model "HL-DT-ST DVD-RW_GSA-H11N". Software is either Nero or
"NTI CD & DVD-Maker 7".

Most of the time, the drive does not even recognize the presence of a disk
when using Windows Explorer (prompt: Inser disk into Drive)

When trying to write using NTI, the process begins but the disk is not
readable at the end.

My blank DVD disks are compatible up to 16x, but NTI will not write reliably
even at the lowest speed (4x)

If XP (Home SP2) "can not write to DVD nor copy disks" what's the point of
buying a machine with these drives installed?

If anyone is willing to help sor tthis out, I'll be glad to provide more
detailed info.

TIA
Jurgen

"smlunatick" wrote:

> What software are/did you use to copy disks? XP can only write to
> CD-Rs natively and can not write to DVDs nor copy disks.
>
>
> Andrew wrote:
> > My DVD-RW is acting strange. It can play CDs and DVDs and rip music from
> > albums onto my computer. However, if I want to copy pictures onto a disk, or
> > make a DVD movie of my own, my computer does not recognize that I have a
> > burner. I've been able to copy onto disks before, so I'm not sure when this
> > error began. I've tried so many things like uninstalling it and even
> > changing the registry, however, my computer still does not recognize my drive
> > is capable of burning. Is there a problem with my drive (its a new computer,
> > I bought it in September) and should I use my warranty to get a new one? Or
> > is this a problem that can be fixed? Thanks for your help!
>
>

XP can not "natively" write to DVDs or copy disk because XP came out
before DVD writers became popular. If Microsoft update XP to write
DVDs or copy disk, most of the other DVD writing software companies
would complain.

You can try another writing program. CDBurner XP pro has been
recommended before (http://www.cdburnerxp.se/)


jurgen wrote:
> My problem is similar to what Andrew describes. A new Acer computer with
> DVD-RW drive Model "HL-DT-ST DVD-RW_GSA-H11N". Software is either Nero or
> "NTI CD & DVD-Maker 7".
>
> Most of the time, the drive does not even recognize the presence of a disk
> when using Windows Explorer (prompt: Inser disk into Drive)
>
> When trying to write using NTI, the process begins but the disk is not
> readable at the end.
>
> My blank DVD disks are compatible up to 16x, but NTI will not write reliably
> even at the lowest speed (4x)
>
> If XP (Home SP2) "can not write to DVD nor copy disks" what's the point of
> buying a machine with these drives installed?
>
> If anyone is willing to help sor tthis out, I'll be glad to provide more
> detailed info.
>
> TIA
> Jurgen
>
> "smlunatick" wrote:
>
> > What software are/did you use to copy disks? XP can only write to
> > CD-Rs natively and can not write to DVDs nor copy disks.
> >
> >
> > Andrew wrote:
> > > My DVD-RW is acting strange. It can play CDs and DVDs and rip music from
> > > albums onto my computer. However, if I want to copy pictures onto a disk, or
> > > make a DVD movie of my own, my computer does not recognize that I have a
> > > burner. I've been able to copy onto disks before, so I'm not sure when this
> > > error began. I've tried so many things like uninstalling it and even
> > > changing the registry, however, my computer still does not recognize my drive
> > > is capable of burning. Is there a problem with my drive (its a new computer,
> > > I bought it in September) and should I use my warranty to get a new one? Or
> > > is this a problem that can be fixed? Thanks for your help!
> >
> >

Thank you for the quick reply and the link.

I have since noticed that the idle drive registers in Windows Explorer
correctly as "DVD-RW Drive (E. But as soon as I insert a disk CD or DVD,
the display changes to "CD-ROM Drive (E. This happens with new, blank disks
as well as with disks that have been recorded previously on other machines.

Would that not indicate that I'm dealing with a OS/Hardware/Driver problem
rather than a software problem?

The program I'm using is NTI CD & DVD-Maker 7,
http://www.nticdmaker.com/main_cdmaker.htm .
It came bundled with the new computer and offers a complete set of DVD (and
CD) recording options.

I'm posting a typical error log at the very bottom of this message for your
reference.

TIA for any help you can provide.
Jurgen



"smlunatick" wrote:

> XP can not "natively" write to DVDs or copy disk because XP came out
> before DVD writers became popular. If Microsoft update XP to write
> DVDs or copy disk, most of the other DVD writing software companies
> would complain.
>
> You can try another writing program. CDBurner XP pro has been
> recommended before (http://www.cdburnerxp.se/)
>
>
> jurgen wrote:
> > My problem is similar to what Andrew describes. A new Acer computer with
> > DVD-RW drive Model "HL-DT-ST DVD-RW_GSA-H11N". Software is either Nero or
> > "NTI CD & DVD-Maker 7".
> >
> > Most of the time, the drive does not even recognize the presence of a disk
> > when using Windows Explorer (prompt: Inser disk into Drive)
> >
> > When trying to write using NTI, the process begins but the disk is not
> > readable at the end.
> >
> > My blank DVD disks are compatible up to 16x, but NTI will not write reliably
> > even at the lowest speed (4x)
> >
> > If XP (Home SP2) "can not write to DVD nor copy disks" what's the point of
> > buying a machine with these drives installed?
> >
> > If anyone is willing to help sor tthis out, I'll be glad to provide more
> > detailed info.
> >
> > TIA
> > Jurgen
> >

--------- error log --------
NTI CD & DVD-Maker 7.0.0.39 (SKU-22510238888)
Start Time: Wednesday, December 27, 2006, 11:55:29PM

Processor Architecture: INTEL
Processor Type: INTEL PENTIUM
Processor Level: 15
Microsoft Windows XP version 5.1 Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Memory in use: 67%
Total physical memory: 458 MB
Total free physical memory: 149 MB
Total paging file: 1080 MB
Total free paging file: 655 MB
Total virtual memory: 2097 MB
Total free virtual memory: 1982 MB

CD Layout: Data DVD
Disc Format: DVD-ROM
File System: Joliet
Bootable CD: No
Total Data Blocks: 224437

CD-Recorder: HL-DT-ST DVD-RW_GSA-H11N (E
Firmware Version: JH02
Disc Media: DVD-R
Free Disc Blocks: 2298496
Test: No
Write Speed: 4x
Write Method: Track-At-Once
Close Disc: No
Leave Session Open: No

Error Code: 1004
CDB: 2A 00 00 01 40 E0 00 00 20 00 00 00
SenseKey:04 ASC:08 ASCQ:03

The software I was using was Nero and I was able to burn to DVD-Rs and CD-RWs
very well. But for some strange reason, one day when I went back to burn
something to a CD, my computer wouldn't recognize that my drive was capable
of even burning. I even went into Windows Media to see if I could burn an
audio CD and it told me to connect a burner before I could begin. I've
gotten to the point where I can't even copy things to a CD. This includes
files, pictures, or music. Is something wrong with my drive?

Thanks!
"chris" wrote:

> Don't have an answer, but have the exact same problem. Bought my computer
> from Circuit City in September. Model A105-S4004. Reads cd and dvd, but will
> not recognize that it is a recorder also. Have tried XP, Sonic, and Roxio
> software. Maybe something wrong with hardware batch?
>
> "Andrew" wrote:
>
> > My DVD-RW is acting strange. It can play CDs and DVDs and rip music from
> > albums onto my computer. However, if I want to copy pictures onto a disk, or
> > make a DVD movie of my own, my computer does not recognize that I have a
> > burner. I've been able to copy onto disks before, so I'm not sure when this
> > error began. I've tried so many things like uninstalling it and even
> > changing the registry, however, my computer still does not recognize my drive
> > is capable of burning. Is there a problem with my drive (its a new computer,
> > I bought it in September) and should I use my warranty to get a new one? Or
> > is this a problem that can be fixed? Thanks for your help!

Pretty much the same story here, Andrew.

When I first set up the computer (abt. 3 months ago), I was able to make
backup copies of XP, which had been pre-installed on the machine, onto 4 or 5
CD-RW disks (can't remember how many for sure). That worked just fine.

Since then I've had no need to use the drive until a few nights ago. Now I'm
basically getting what you describe.

I really wonder if something ate the driver or damaged the OS (XP-Home). Not
sure how to check/restore either of them.

Cheers,
Jurgen



"Andrew" wrote:

> The software I was using was Nero and I was able to burn to DVD-Rs and CD-RWs
> very well. But for some strange reason, one day when I went back to burn
> something to a CD, my computer wouldn't recognize that my drive was capable
> of even burning. I even went into Windows Media to see if I could burn an
> audio CD and it told me to connect a burner before I could begin. I've
> gotten to the point where I can't even copy things to a CD. This includes
> files, pictures, or music. Is something wrong with my drive?
>
> Thanks!
> "chris" wrote:
>
> > Don't have an answer, but have the exact same problem. Bought my computer
> > from Circuit City in September. Model A105-S4004. Reads cd and dvd, but will
> > not recognize that it is a recorder also. Have tried XP, Sonic, and Roxio
> > software. Maybe something wrong with hardware batch?
> >
> > "Andrew" wrote:
> >
> > > My DVD-RW is acting strange. It can play CDs and DVDs and rip music from
> > > albums onto my computer. However, if I want to copy pictures onto a disk, or
> > > make a DVD movie of my own, my computer does not recognize that I have a
> > > burner. I've been able to copy onto disks before, so I'm not sure when this
> > > error began. I've tried so many things like uninstalling it and even
> > > changing the registry, however, my computer still does not recognize my drive
> > > is capable of burning. Is there a problem with my drive (its a new computer,
> > > I bought it in September) and should I use my warranty to get a new one? Or
> > > is this a problem that can be fixed? Thanks for your help!

Exactly! I do think we are experiencing the same problem. I've tried so many
things (including going into Windows registry) but all my attempts have
failed. I'm not really sure what else we can do. I was thinking about
writing Dell, the manufacturer of my computer, to see what they would
suggest. Maybe I just got a bad driver.

"jurgen" wrote:

> Pretty much the same story here, Andrew.
>
> When I first set up the computer (abt. 3 months ago), I was able to make
> backup copies of XP, which had been pre-installed on the machine, onto 4 or 5
> CD-RW disks (can't remember how many for sure). That worked just fine.
>
> Since then I've had no need to use the drive until a few nights ago. Now I'm
> basically getting what you describe.
>
> I really wonder if something ate the driver or damaged the OS (XP-Home). Not
> sure how to check/restore either of them.
>
> Cheers,
> Jurgen
>
>
>
> "Andrew" wrote:
>
> > The software I was using was Nero and I was able to burn to DVD-Rs and CD-RWs
> > very well. But for some strange reason, one day when I went back to burn
> > something to a CD, my computer wouldn't recognize that my drive was capable
> > of even burning. I even went into Windows Media to see if I could burn an
> > audio CD and it told me to connect a burner before I could begin. I've
> > gotten to the point where I can't even copy things to a CD. This includes
> > files, pictures, or music. Is something wrong with my drive?
> >
> > Thanks!
> > "chris" wrote:
> >
> > > Don't have an answer, but have the exact same problem. Bought my computer
> > > from Circuit City in September. Model A105-S4004. Reads cd and dvd, but will
> > > not recognize that it is a recorder also. Have tried XP, Sonic, and Roxio
> > > software. Maybe something wrong with hardware batch?
> > >
> > > "Andrew" wrote:
> > >
> > > > My DVD-RW is acting strange. It can play CDs and DVDs and rip music from
> > > > albums onto my computer. However, if I want to copy pictures onto a disk, or
> > > > make a DVD movie of my own, my computer does not recognize that I have a
> > > > burner. I've been able to copy onto disks before, so I'm not sure when this
> > > > error began. I've tried so many things like uninstalling it and even
> > > > changing the registry, however, my computer still does not recognize my drive
> > > > is capable of burning. Is there a problem with my drive (its a new computer,
> > > > I bought it in September) and should I use my warranty to get a new one? Or
> > > > is this a problem that can be fixed? Thanks for your help!

The maker of my DVD-R/RW drive is Hitachi, not a bad name generally.
I'll have to check if they offer a driver on their site.

I'll let you know if I find a solution.

Cheers,
Jurgen

"Andrew" wrote:

> Exactly! I do think we are experiencing the same problem. I've tried so many
> things (including going into Windows registry) but all my attempts have
> failed. I'm not really sure what else we can do. I was thinking about
> writing Dell, the manufacturer of my computer, to see what they would
> suggest. Maybe I just got a bad driver.
>
> "jurgen" wrote:
>
> > Pretty much the same story here, Andrew.
> >
> > When I first set up the computer (abt. 3 months ago), I was able to make
> > backup copies of XP, which had been pre-installed on the machine, onto 4 or 5
> > CD-RW disks (can't remember how many for sure). That worked just fine.
> >
> > Since then I've had no need to use the drive until a few nights ago. Now I'm
> > basically getting what you describe.
> >
> > I really wonder if something ate the driver or damaged the OS (XP-Home). Not
> > sure how to check/restore either of them.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Jurgen
> >
> >
> >
> > "Andrew" wrote:
> >
> > > The software I was using was Nero and I was able to burn to DVD-Rs and CD-RWs
> > > very well. But for some strange reason, one day when I went back to burn
> > > something to a CD, my computer wouldn't recognize that my drive was capable
> > > of even burning. I even went into Windows Media to see if I could burn an
> > > audio CD and it told me to connect a burner before I could begin. I've
> > > gotten to the point where I can't even copy things to a CD. This includes
> > > files, pictures, or music. Is something wrong with my drive?
> > >
> > > Thanks!
> > > "chris" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Don't have an answer, but have the exact same problem. Bought my computer
> > > > from Circuit City in September. Model A105-S4004. Reads cd and dvd, but will
> > > > not recognize that it is a recorder also. Have tried XP, Sonic, and Roxio
> > > > software. Maybe something wrong with hardware batch?
> > > >
> > > > "Andrew" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > My DVD-RW is acting strange. It can play CDs and DVDs and rip music from
> > > > > albums onto my computer. However, if I want to copy pictures onto a disk, or
> > > > > make a DVD movie of my own, my computer does not recognize that I have a
> > > > > burner. I've been able to copy onto disks before, so I'm not sure when this
> > > > > error began. I've tried so many things like uninstalling it and even
> > > > > changing the registry, however, my computer still does not recognize my drive
> > > > > is capable of burning. Is there a problem with my drive (its a new computer,
> > > > > I bought it in September) and should I use my warranty to get a new one? Or
> > > > > is this a problem that can be fixed? Thanks for your help!