dvd,cd burning problem

[Guest]

i have problem with burning files on the 4.7gb dvd+R disk. i tried to
uninstall the drive in device manager but still it tells me that the cd is
either full or there is no cd inserted when i try to copy files on the cd.
can you help me guys. my comp is sony PCG k35 and i use windows xp home.
thank you

 

[Brian A]

What software application are you using to burn the files to disk?
If you uninstalled the device in DM, did you reinstall the firmware for the device
after rebooting?

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[Guest]

Hello Martin
The Ridata 4XDVD+RW 4.7 GB This kind of DVD didn't support from many Burner
I have the same problem before .
I bought 5 single differnt kinds of DVD+RW all they are working fine .
Foget about the one on the top that already used it .

 

[Guest]

Brian,

That would be like having to reinstall the BIOS after a fresh install of XP,
it's just not true, dude, besides it's on it's own ROM chip on the mobo..
Firmware is flashed onto a ROM chip (as is a bios update) located on the
Optical drives circuit board..
Cheers for the New Year..
j;-j

 

[Brian A]

Should have been drivers, not firmware. Although a firmware update will solve some
issues when necessary if/when a device acts up, it should only be done if that update
is for or includes the issue at hand.

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How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

 

[Guest]

Brian,

So far, XP has installed automatically after rebooting, signed generic MS
drivers for my optical drives, same four every time.. So, I guess I'm
wondering what drivers your thinking of, that the OP would need to
load/reinstall manualy..?
Just curious..
Cheers
j;-j

 

[Brian A]

Check here for updates for you machine:
http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-list.pl?mdl=PCGK35&UpdateType=Everything

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Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

i have problem with burning files on the 4.7gb dvd+R disk. i tried to
uninstall the drive in device manager but still it tells me that the
cd is either full or there is no cd inserted when i try to copy files
on the cd. can you help me guys. my comp is sony PCG k35 and i use
windows xp home. thank you

Are you trying to burn a CD or a DVD? What burning software are you using?

If you are trying to burn a DVD using the built-in burning software in
Windows XP, you can *not* do this. It can burn CDs, but not DVDs. You need
third-party software to do this.

 

[Brian A]

Brian,

So far, XP has installed automatically after rebooting, signed generic MS
drivers for my optical drives, same four every time.. So, I guess I'm
wondering what drivers your thinking of, that the OP would need to
load/reinstall manualy..?
Just curious..
Cheers
j;-j

The generic drivers don't work for all drives all of the time, installing
drivers/firmware/software supplied by the drives manufacturer does/can resolve
issues. I'm very happy to see that your mileage is better than others with the
generic drivers installed and hope your new year was a good one in transition.

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Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375