Cannot burn DVD

[Geoff Willis]

Hi all,

I have been trying to burn a dvd but keep getting an error message "burn
failed", in "my computer"-"devices with removable storage" I right click on
CD Drive (D and, when loaded with blank dvd disk in the properties tab it
states 0 bytes used, 0 bytes empty, capacity 0 bytes.

it will play dvd,s but not automatically open a player, it will read and
record cd's. it appears that it only recognises the drive as a cd drive or
it can't recognise a dvd disc. The device is a Sony DVD RW DW-D18A which i
can't seem to find any drivers for should they need replacing.

Please help

Geoff

 

[Kenneth J. Harris]

1. Have you previously been able to burn DVD's?
2. What program are you using to burn the DVD? (not WMP I assume)

Ken

 

[Guest]

1. Have you previously been able to burn DVD's?
2. What program are you using to burn the DVD? (not WMP I assume)

Ken

 

[Guest]

I have a similar problem. I can burn DVDs of .avi files, but not .mpg files.
Any help out there?

hikerfoto

 

[gilbert via WindowsKB.com]

1. Have you previously been able to burn DVD's?
2. What program are you using to burn the DVD? (not WMP I assume)

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gilbert
like i said . the message befor I still get is .

D. TDK. DVDRW040N (cannot write medium. Incompatible format-illegal
request) (05-30-05 )
the softwer is roxio nero pinnacle. do nnot know how to get the
d tdk dvdrw040n off

 

[Guest]

Hi, I have the same problem and have read loads of comments about solving it.
I've got a Sony DVD RW DW-U18A, remedys included reinstaling drivers (
dosent work), flashing firmware (no need), replace drive or have mended
(drive ok).
Loads of remarks about XP not supporting DVD burning, this may be true but
if your PC came with a drive installed there is also third party software
installed, if you have added a drive you should also have installed the
software that came with it, this is also not the problem.
System Restore will work as long as you go back to the original instalation
and then turn off automatic updates, this is hardly acceptable.
After far to much messing about I've got it down to one of Microsofts
critical updates, problem is which one! Microsoft have a fix ( Imapi.sys
5.1.2600.2505 ) but you have to PAY for it from Tech support. Rather than
potentially damage your system trying things that dont work, email Microsoft
and complain!