incorrect function dvd-rw drive

[Cory]

Hello,
I am getting the "Incorrect Function" when trying to save to a cd-r in some
programs (mostly office xp programs) Sometimes if I drag and drop or copy
and paste a file into the drive I will get the same error. I found an
article on the microsoft website that is similar but it is for roxio users,
and roxio has never been installed on this machine. Can anyone help me?

 

[Kaylene aka Taurarian]

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q324129
HOW TO: Troubleshoot Issues That Occur When You Write Data to a CD-R or CD-RW
Optical Disc in Windows XP
"Drive not accessible, incorrect function This error message typically occurs
when you try to write to a CD-R or a CD-RW, but the Windows XP built-in disc
recording feature does not recognize the CD drive as a recordable drive. This
error message may also occur if specific third-party programs are installed. "

 

[Cory]

Thanks for the reply, but as I stated I looked at the Microsoft articles and
I have never had Roxio Easy CD Creator which is the only solution listed.
The drive is recognized as recordable. I do not get the error all the time,
it usually only happens in Microsoft Office programs. If I do a save as in
Word to the cd drive I get the error. If I do the same thing in notepad it
works fine.

 

[Kaylene aka Taurarian]

Sorry I couldn't help, it's a mystery.
Kaylene

Thanks for the reply, but as I stated I looked at the Microsoft articles and
I have never had Roxio Easy CD Creator which is the only solution listed.
The drive is recognized as recordable. I do not get the error all the time,
it usually only happens in Microsoft Office programs. If I do a save as in
Word to the cd drive I get the error. If I do the same thing in notepad it
works fine.

 

[Cory]

Thank you, it seems to be a major problem, I have many posts about the same
issue but no solutions.