CD/DVD drive/burner won't read DVD-RW

Achoitic · 03-04-2007

Ok so i'm pretty new to DVD burning so forgive me if i sound like a dill.

I recently brought a new laptop for school, but since it came with a dvd burner i've decided to try it out.

On the list that tells me what's in the laptop my burner is called "DVD Super Multi Double Layer 8x", while in properties it's called "TSSTcorp CDW/DVD TS-L462D".

I brought a few TDK 4x DVD-RW, but my drive won't even read them when i put them in, it just attempts to read them for 2-3 minutes then gives up, and it doesn't come up when i look in my computer.

The driver has worked perfectly up to this point, i've put in all sorts of cd's and dvd's and it has read them all, but these are the first blanks DVD's i've put in to burn stuff onto and it just won't read them.

Any ideas? (Besides telling me to go buy some more, i'd rather fix the problem then keep blowing money on blanks)

c@tbyte · 03-04-2007

You have to write something to them.
A blank disk is just that. Blank.

*_chef_* · 03-04-2007

Question is ...is this burner even capable of handling 4x DVD-RW media??

Achoitic · 03-04-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by c@tbyte

You have to write something to them.
A blank disk is just that. Blank.

No, the drive isn't detecting the DVD, it says i don't have anything in the drive when i put it in.

Quote:

Originally Posted by _chef_

Question is ...is this burner even capable of handling 4x DVD-RW media??

Well considering it's supposed to be 8x i would assume so.

*_chef_* · 03-04-2007

http://www.tsstorage.com/korea/kr/pr...gory=57&pid=13

Your problem is that it is an COMBO drive, no dvd burner!!

http://www.dellcommunity.com/support...en&cs=19&s=dhs

*case closed.*

Achoitic · 04-04-2007

I understand.

Any suggestions to what brand of DVD burner i should buy?

*TimC* · 04-04-2007

I'd guess that an external USB burner would be the easiest/best option & those from LG & Liteon would be worth a look.

03-04-2007	#1
Achoitic New on Forum Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3	CD/DVD drive/burner won't read DVD-RW Ok so i'm pretty new to DVD burning so forgive me if i sound like a dill. I recently brought a new laptop for school, but since it came with a dvd burner i've decided to try it out. On the list that tells me what's in the laptop my burner is called "DVD Super Multi Double Layer 8x", while in properties it's called "TSSTcorp CDW/DVD TS-L462D". I brought a few TDK 4x DVD-RW, but my drive won't even read them when i put them in, it just attempts to read them for 2-3 minutes then gives up, and it doesn't come up when i look in my computer. The driver has worked perfectly up to this point, i've put in all sorts of cd's and dvd's and it has read them all, but these are the first blanks DVD's i've put in to burn stuff onto and it just won't read them. Any ideas? (Besides telling me to go buy some more, i'd rather fix the problem then keep blowing money on blanks)

03-04-2007	#2
c@tbyte MyCE Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Litter Tray Posts: 136	Re: CD/DVD drive/burner won't read DVD-RW You have to write something to them. A blank disk is just that. Blank. __________________ If you value your data, ALWAYS use QUALITY media.

03-04-2007	#3
_chef_ MyCE Resident Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: @FX labs .de ...playing LLAMATRON :-] Posts: 30,611	Re: CD/DVD drive/burner won't read DVD-RW Question is ...is this burner even capable of handling 4x DVD-RW media?? __________________ Enable DMA with micrAp$0ft Enable DMA free at your will busTRACE => Upper/Lower Filters Util DevCon *HOW TO ... Delete the Upper & Lower Filters!* If you expect help then please use the powerful SEARCH. Try ThreatFire I am looking for DVD-R for Authoring & HD DVD media. Please PM me if you can help me. Vamos Tribbles! V-a-m-o-s!!

03-04-2007	#5
_chef_ MyCE Resident Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: @FX labs .de ...playing LLAMATRON :-] Posts: 30,611	Re: CD/DVD drive/burner won't read DVD-RW http://www.tsstorage.com/korea/kr/pr...gory=57&pid=13 Your problem is that it is an COMBO drive, no dvd burner!! http://www.dellcommunity.com/support...en&cs=19&s=dhs case closed. __________________ Enable DMA with micrAp$0ft Enable DMA free at your will busTRACE => Upper/Lower Filters Util DevCon *HOW TO ... Delete the Upper & Lower Filters!* If you expect help then please use the powerful SEARCH. Try ThreatFire I am looking for DVD-R for Authoring & HD DVD media. Please PM me if you can help me. Vamos Tribbles! V-a-m-o-s!!

04-04-2007	#6
Achoitic New on Forum Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3	Re: CD/DVD drive/burner won't read DVD-RW I understand. Any suggestions to what brand of DVD burner i should buy?

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04-04-2007	#7
TimC MyCE Resident Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK Posts: 7,496	Re: CD/DVD drive/burner won't read DVD-RW I'd guess that an external USB burner would be the easiest/best option & those from LG & Liteon would be worth a look.

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