Can I use a DVD-RW on a xp network

[DJW]

I use a DVD-RW external drive on a xp network that is directly connected with a cross over cable, I only have one DVD player and want to be able to access it via the computer it is not directly connected too. Can I do this?

 

[David H. Lipman]

(How about writing? I assume, since he mentioned it was an RW, that OP would like to be
able to do that too.)
But aren't DVD movies just data? I thought some DVD-playing software (PowerDVD maybe?)
would play a DVD set of files, wherever it finds them.

Nope, DVD data Read-Only,

You can't play DVD movies because there is no protocol for DVD Player over Ethernet. To
share the drive you just get a UNC NT Share in the form of \\server\share_name and you
can't write to it because the CDFS protocol has no networrking protocol. Therefore you
can only share a DVD drive as data in a Read-Only format.

 

[John Smith]

You can access the DVD drive as a DVD data Read-Only NT Share.

I have a DVD/CD drive setup as a network access to Read and Write,
and it works.....

You can't use it over the network to play DVD Movies.

I can use it as a network and internet DVD dive play to Movies too!

May you need to use Google first,

DVD-RW Drive (?) Properties
Sharing
to share this folder with both network user and other user of this computer,
select the first check box below.

[check mark] Share this folder on the network
Share name [DVD-RW]
[check mark] Allow network users to change my file


Sharing files and folders overview You can share the files and folders stored on your computer, on a network, and on the Web. The
method you choose depends on whom you want to share files with, and what computer they will use to access the files.

When you share files or folders, they are not as protected as they are when you do not share them. People with access to your
computer or your network might be able to read, copy, or change files that are in a shared folder. You should always be aware that
the files and folders that you share are available to other people and be sure to monitor your shared files and folders on a regular
basis.


Important

If your computer is not joined to a domain,
you can use the Network Setup Wizard to automatically turn file and printer sharing on or off.
To start the Network Setup Wizard,
click Start,
point to Settings,
click Control Panel,
and then double-click Network Setup Wizard.

 

[John Smith]

I use a DVD-RW external drive on a xp network that is directly connected with a cross over cable, I only have one DVD player and
want to be able to access it via the computer it is not directly connected too. Can I do this?

Right click DVD-RW,
Click Properties


DVD-RW Drive (?) Properties
Sharing
to share this folder with both network user and other user of this computer,
select the first check box below.

[check mark] Share this folder on the network
Share name [DVD-RW]
[check mark] Allow network users to change my file


Sharing files and folders overview You can share the files and folders stored on your computer, on a network, and on the Web. The
method you choose depends on whom you want to share files with, and what computer they will use to access the files.

When you share files or folders, they are not as protected as they are when you do not share them. People with access to your
computer or your network might be able to read, copy, or change files that are in a shared folder. You should always be aware that
the files and folders that you share are available to other people and be sure to monitor your shared files and folders on a regular
basis.


Important

If your computer is not joined to a domain,
you can use the Network Setup Wizard to automatically turn file and printer sharing on or off.
To start the Network Setup Wizard,
click Start,
point to Settings,
click Control Panel,
and then double-click Network Setup Wizard.

 

[philo]

I have a DVD/CD drive setup as a network access to Read and Write,
and it works.....


I can use it as a network and internet DVD dive play to Movies too!

May you need to use Google first,

DV

Yep, you are completely correct...
I've certainly done it and have no idea why it wa said it can't be done...

 

[John Smith]

Yep, you are completely correct...
I've certainly done it and have no idea why it wa said it can't be done...

Map the network DVD-RW Drive as W:\
then you can use with DLA

Introduction
Drive Letter Access (DLA) is an invaluable utility
that lets you drag-and-drop files from your
hard drive to your CD or DVD recorder
as easily as you would to a floppy disk.
DLA makes it simple to format discs and save files.
And when you're ready,
DLA's Make Compatible feature
lets you share your discs with just about anyone.

To use DLA with your recorder drive:

1.In My Computer, right-click your recorder drive.
Notice that the popup menu contains DLA features,
such as Format, Use with DLA, and Make Compatible.
The features available will depend on the type of
recorder drive you have.
A special DLA tab has also been added to the drive's
Properties dialog.

1.Click Use with DLA.
If a check mark already appears next to the
Use with DLA menu item, DLA is already enabled
for that drive.

Note: If you have more than one recorder drive,
only one drive can be enabled for DLA at a time.

Windows will now use DLA whenever you save data
to your recorder drive. You are now ready to format
a disc for use with DLA (see Formatting Your Disc).

Adding Data to Your Disc
Once DLA has formatted your disc, you can add files
and folders to your recorder drive using one of
the methods mentioned below:

..Drag and drop files directly to your recorder
drive using Windows Explorer.
..Select Save As from most software applications
and choose your recorder drive as the destination.
..Use the Send To command by right-clicking files
and folders in My Computer or Windows Explorer
and selecting DLA drive (drive letter).

 

[John Smith]

Access it via the computer

C:\Documents and Settings\Your User Name\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\CD Burning

Right click DVD-RW,
Click Properties


CD Burning Properties
Sharing
to share this folder with both network user and other user of this computer,
select the first check box below.

[check mark] Share this folder on the network
Share name [DVD-RW]
[check mark] Allow network users to change my file

 

[John Smith]

Ok philo you right
Access it via the computer here completely correct now LOOL...
for after drag and paste,

Burning date at computer with DVD-RW..

C:\Documents and Settings\Your User Name\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\CD Burning

Right click ,
Click Properties


CD Burning Properties
Sharing
to share this folder with both network user and other user of this computer,
select the first check box below.

[check mark] Share this folder on the network
Share name [DVD-RW]
[check mark] Allow network users to change my file

Computer#1 Map too computer#2 with DVD-RW

Map the network DVD-RW Drive as W:\

computer with DVD-RW use with DLA

then you can use with DLA

Introduction
Drive Letter Access (DLA) is an invaluable utility
that lets you drag-and-drop files from your
hard drive to your CD or DVD recorder
as easily as you would to a floppy disk.
DLA makes it simple to format discs and save files.
And when you're ready,
DLA's Make Compatible feature
lets you share your discs with just about anyone.

To use DLA with your recorder drive:

1.In My Computer, right-click your recorder drive.
Notice that the popup menu contains DLA features,
such as Format, Use with DLA, and Make Compatible.
The features available will depend on the type of
recorder drive you have.
A special DLA tab has also been added to the drive's
Properties dialog.

1.Click Use with DLA.
If a check mark already appears next to the
Use with DLA menu item, DLA is already enabled
for that drive.

Note: If you have more than one recorder drive,
only one drive can be enabled for DLA at a time.

Windows will now use DLA whenever you save data
to your recorder drive. You are now ready to format
a disc for use with DLA (see Formatting Your Disc).

Adding Data to Your Disc
Once DLA has formatted your disc, you can add files
and folders to your recorder drive using one of
the methods mentioned below:

.Drag and drop files directly to your recorder
drive using Windows Explorer.
.Select Save As from most software applications
and choose your recorder drive as the destination.
.Use the Send To command by right-clicking files
and folders in My Computer or Windows Explorer
and selecting DLA drive (drive letter).

Now next playing a DVD over Network......

 

[DJW]

I use a DVD-RW external drive on a xp network that is directly connected with a cross over cable, I only have one DVD player and want to be able to access it via the computer it is not directly connected too. Can I do this?

original poster here all I want to do is access files to bring over from acd or dvd to the computer the external dvd drive is not directly connectedtoo how do I just do that with the network wizard or selecting the dvd in my computer and tell it to share over a network via a right click and the sharing menu?

 

[Nil]

original poster here all I want to do is access files to bring
over from a cd or dvd to the computer the external dvd drive is
not directly connected too how do I just do that with the network
wizard or selecting the dvd in my computer and tell it to share
over a network via a right click and the sharing menu?

I wish you would use punctuation and capital letters like everyone else
- it would be a lot easier to understand what you're trying to say.

If I'm interpreting your words correctly, the answer is "yes". You can
share the optical drive on one computer just like the hard disk, and
its contents can be accessed from elsewhere on the network.

 

[John Smith]

original poster here all I want to do is access files to bring over from a cd or dvd to the computer the external dvd drive is not
directly connected too how do I just do that with the network wizard or selecting the dvd in my computer and tell it to share over
a network via a right click and the sharing menu?

With network wizard
have no DVD or CD in computer Rom-Drive to set it up......

 

[John Smith]

With network wizard
have no DVD or CD in computer Rom-Drive to set it up......

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[Paul]

How to set up sharing after network wizard!

this is a CD over the NetWork to the Internet to you..

You know, you remind me of an old poster named "Hot Text".

Do you know that guy ?

Paul

 

[John Smith]

[]
That sounds suspiciously like "packet mode", with its talk of formatting, and "Make Compatible". Useful, I'm sure (especially with
RW discs), but a special subset of the use of a writable drive. (Also hasn't covered use to play a DVD over the network.)

My Computer
System Tasks,
Click View system information,
System Properties,
in the Tab Click,
Computer Name
Workgroup need to be the same for all Computer..
if not the same just click on,
Change
and make all Workgroup the same name..

1. for only Two Computers,
one DVD Computer, network to,
One Player Computer..

2. At the DVD Computer

With 'no DVD' in the dvd/cd RAM,
Go to My Computer,
Right Hand Click,
on DVD Drive (?
Click on Properties
Click on Tab Sharing

Note: if you go not have Tab Sharing,
Close Properties and go to Control Panel,
Click Control Panel
Click Network and Internet Connections,
click Network Setup Wizard,
click Next
keep going to the end,
until you have Sharing.

Go to My Computer,
Right Hand Click,
on DVD Drive (?
Click on Properties
Click on Tab Sharing

You see
To protect your computer from unauthorized access,
root of a drive is not recommended.

Click on::::
If you understand the risk but still want to share
the root of the drive, Click here.

Note: There no risk share a DVD/CD root drive..
But do not share C: root drive
at no time that a big risk..

After Clicking

Check Mark
Share this folder on network,
Click Apply and OK..
on put or DVD in::

like Shrek The Third

on the DVD Computer Close all player,
or you will not be able to play the DVD on::
Player Computer,
for it can only be play on one Computer
and the player at a time.

Now go to the Player Computer,
Click on your DVD player Software,

Note: no Media Player can play DVD,
Oven the network do to ©'s,
you can only have one copy,
on one Computer at a time..

But you can play MP3
that are on a DVD..

But there is a work around for there,
it's call:::

Windows Media Encoder 9 Series

More Control and Flexibility
Capture content with frame-accurate control.
Protect live streams and initiate broadcasts.
Author for a range of delivery scenarios
including MBR streaming and CD/DVD.

System requirements
Supported operating systems: Windows 2000, Windows XP

System requirements vary based upon encoding task.
For more information about Windows Media Encoder 9 Series,
see the Readme file for Windows Media Encoder 9 Series.
Not supported under Windows 7

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LOOL John
it in the Software for Movies