Cd/DVD drives in my computer

[Guest]

I have LG cd-rw & DVD-rw drives installed ,but my computer lists them both as
cd drives. Is this normal or can i fix this. Reason being that the auto start
on the DVD drive will not recognise Power DVD as its autoplay handler?

 

[Kelly]

Hi Casper,

Suggestions and checkpoints to consider:

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.aspx?scid=KB;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/preview.aspx?scid=kb;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.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q315350

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

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