XP does not recognize my DVD writers as DVD writers thinks they're CD write

[steve1040]

I've searched the net for solutions and haven't found anything. perhaps I'm not describing my prblem correctly.
Please forgive if this is to much info.

I have an HP DVD740 Lightscribe - This unit has worked perfectly since I got it last Christmas.
Recently it stopped recognizing my blank media - I thought I had gotten a bad batch. So I tried a different brand

1. Maxell DVD-R
2. Memorex DVD-R

I use Nero which keeps prompting me for a blank disk even though one is in. I uninstalled Nero and used the Cleantool to make sure it was gone.
I then installed Imgburn - It states No Media present( not sure of exact verbiage)

Thinking maybe the drive was bad - I installed a Memorex DVD-Rewriter and it showed the same thing.
BTW: I upgraded the firmware on both drives.

If I stick a Blank DVD-R in the Memorex drive - XP gives me the what do you want to do with options for CD recording (Audio CD, etc)

If I stick a store bought DVD movie in the Memorex drive - The movie starts and plays just fine.

I have CA Firewall and Virus protection which finds no issues. _ I'm completely lost anyone have any other suggestions on what to look for.

Thanks
Steve

[Jim44]

If I stick a Blank DVD-R in the Memorex drive - XP gives me the what do you want to do with options for CD recording (Audio CD, etc)

If I stick a store bought DVD movie in the Memorex drive - The movie starts and plays just fine.

Sound like normal functioning of "Autoplay" in XP to me.

[budz]

Check your drive if it's in UDMA MODE, it could be in PIO mode. Also your ide cable maybe failing, buy a new 80 wire ide cable. Lastly it maybe your HP dvd burner is dying a slow death.

Use the link below to check that your drive is in UDMA MODE.

http://www.cdrlabs.com/forums/how-en...res-t7625.html

http://www.cdrlabs.com/forums/proble...ows-t6645.html

[olyteddy]

XP has no native DVD burning support, so that much is normal.. Odd that ImgBurn didn't work though. Might I suggest trying a Verbatim DVD blank?

[fritzi93]

Tried a lens cleaner yet?

It's possible there is a filter conflict. Follow these instructions:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060

You'll probably have to re-install your burning software after deleting the filters. Worth a shot. Resist the urge to install multiple burning programs. :P

[[_chef_]]

Just delete Upper & Lowerfilters if necessary.

Reinstalling a burnapp is not necessary.