XP embedded CD writing doesn't see CD disk

M

MAP

The XP embedded CD writing software has stopped working.
An alternative writing program does work. Device Manager
indicates nothing wrong with my CD drive. Can anyone tell
me how to get the embedded XP CD writing software to work
again. The first time this happened I did a system
restore and got it back. This time no restore point
brings back this capability.

I tried the suggestion of going to properties of the
drive and checked that the box enabling recording was
checked.

Any body have more ideas?
 
M

Malke

MAP said:
The XP embedded CD writing software has stopped working.
An alternative writing program does work. Device Manager
indicates nothing wrong with my CD drive. Can anyone tell
me how to get the embedded XP CD writing software to work
again. The first time this happened I did a system
restore and got it back. This time no restore point
brings back this capability.

I tried the suggestion of going to properties of the
drive and checked that the box enabling recording was
checked.

Any body have more ideas?
Click to expand...

Perhaps a system file relating to XP's cd burning was overwritten. Put
your XP cd in the drive and go to Start>Run and type "sfc /scannow"
without the quotes. Note that there is a space between "sfc" and "
scannow". This should replace any altered files.

Cheers,

Malke
 
M

MAP

I cannot use sfc/scannow because I only have a restore
disk for my original system. I don't have the full up XP
disk.
 
M

Malke

MAP said:
I cannot use sfc/scannow because I only have a restore
disk for my original system. I don't have the full up XP
disk.
Click to expand...
Ah, the joys of having those proprietary "restore disk/image" systems.
Well, then you could try borrowing a friend's copy of XP to run sfc,
although I don't know if that would work. Why do you want to use the
built-in recording anyway? Nero or Easy CD Creator are far more
richer-featured. Otherwise, I don't know what else you can do except a
repair install if your Restore system provides that.

Malke
 

Ask a Question

Want to reply to this thread or ask your own question?

You'll need to choose a username for the site, which only take a couple of moments. After that, you can post your question and our members will help you out.

Ask a Question

Similar Threads

XP embedded CD writing won't work 12
Embedded XP CD writing software stopped working. 2
CD Writing Wizard 4
CD Writing 7
Copying XP Install Cd to Flash Drive 4
Cannot Complete the CD Writing Wizard 14
Recording CD XP 6
CD Writing Wizard-->doesn't see CD-R 1

Top