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
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Originally Posted by steve1040
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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-enable-dma-windows-with-pictures-t7625.html
http://www.cdrlabs.com/forums/problems-enabling-dma-windows-t6645.html -
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. :PPull! Bang! Darn! -
Just delete Upper & Lowerfilters if necessary.
Reinstalling a burnapp is not necessary.*** Now that you have read me, do some other things. ***
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