Cannot Burn CD-R's in any application and windows update does not work

[Guest]

Alright, I cannot burn a CD-R in any application, I have tried nero, easy cd creator basic, windows, iTunes, media player, and even realplayer. I can only burn to cd-rw's in anything. I have checked the IMAPI service in administrative tools/services and it is running and set to automatic startup, so thats not the issue. I really need to be able to burn cd-r's so i can backup my system and reformat both of my drives, but cant due to burning probls. Also, I cannot access windows update, when I go to the page, i get an activeX error that says "Your current security settings prevent ActiveX controls from being run on this page, as a result, it may display incorrectly" then i click ok, the error page loads and I get the same error again. The error page that comes up says "Administrators Only" and gives me instructions on how to run windows update as another user. I tried this and it still doesnt work, I also tried setting all my security settings to low in IE and that has no effect either. If I don't find a fix to my probs soon I'll try a repair install of xp, and if that doesnt work I'll have to buy another hard drive or an external one just so i can backup my stuff and reformat both my drives. Any help is greatly appreciated, especially on the cd-burning issue.

 

[Kaylene aka Taurarian]

Hi Kassie, it's a bit lengthy but quite a few links to consider with your
problems. I would also check for spyware/malware/parasites and perhaps even do a
virus check. Hope something here helps you out.

CD Drive Is Not Recognized As A Recordable Device
Check the properties of the CD Burner drive and click on the recording tab. If
the check mark to enable recording is checked, uncheck it and hit apply and then
recheck it and hit apply. If that doesn’t work see:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q316529
CD-R Drive or CD-RW Drive Is Not Recognized As a Recordable Device.

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=193385
WINUP: Problems When Viewing or Downloading From Windows Update
or
http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBD/tip1500/rh1525.htm
Your security settings prohibit running ActiveX controls on this page.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;319585
WINUP: "Software Update Incomplete, This Windows Update Software Did Not Update
Successfully" Error Message When You Visit the Windows Update Web Site

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=326686
"Windows Update Was Disabled by Your System Administrator" Error Message
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;316524
"Administrators Only" Error Message When You Attempt to Use the Windows Update
Site

Another cause for Administrator only message can occur if a program on your
computer is intercepting the Windows Update process.
It may be worth checking out this article
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;241234

and finally
Spyware Programs links:-
www.lavasoftusa.com Ad-Aware
www.security.kolla.de Spybot

SpywareBlaster
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

CWShredder
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/downloads.html

Alright, I cannot burn a CD-R in any application, I have tried nero, easy cd

creator basic, windows, iTunes, media player, and even realplayer. I can only
burn to cd-rw's in anything. I have checked the IMAPI service in administrative
tools/services and it is running and set to automatic startup, so thats not the
issue. I really need to be able to burn cd-r's so i can backup my system and
reformat both of my drives, but cant due to burning probls. Also, I cannot
access windows update, when I go to the page, i get an activeX error that says
"Your current security settings prevent ActiveX controls from being run on this
page, as a result, it may display incorrectly" then i click ok, the error page
loads and I get the same error again. The error page that comes up says
"Administrators Only" and gives me instructions on how to run windows update as
another user. I tried this and it still doesnt work, I also tried setting all my
security settings to low in IE and that has no effect either. If I don't find a
fix to my probs soon I'll try a repair install of xp, and if that doesnt work
I'll have to buy another hard drive or an external one just so i can backup my
stuff and reformat both my drives. Any help is greatly appreciated, especially
on the cd-burning issue.

 

[Ted Turner]

In regards to your burning problem. Have you tried different brands of CDR
in case your burner has an issue with the ones you are trying to use? Just a
thought.

 

[taurarian]

Hope you sort your problem out.
Kaylene

-----Original Message-----
Thanks for the reply, I'll try the things you said, the

drive is recognized as recordable, but ill try setting it
on and off to see if that helps like you said, also other
things you mentioned. Thanks much.

 

[Guest]

Well, unfortunatly nothing has worked, I guess I'll try a repair install of xp for now, and format once i can burn or backup things in some other way.

 

[Kaylene aka Taurarian]

Good luck.
Kaylene

Well, unfortunatly nothing has worked, I guess I'll try a repair install of xp

for now, and format once i can burn or backup things in some other way.