Nero doesnt recognize my Nec-nd1300a

[shehrevar]

Hi all,
Forgive me if this is a stupid question but i am a total n00b in all this DVD-burning thingies...

Ok, here is the problem: When i open Nero (version 5.5.9.14) it doesn't recognize my nec-nd1300a. Only thing i get is this "image-burner"...

I checked forums and looked like a madman for the same topics...but all i got were similar problems without any real solution.
-I read 'bout updating the firmware, but than again i read that wasn't necesarry and even dangerous for the hardware
-I read 'bout updating my Nero version, but than again i read 'bout people havin no troubles at all with the 5.5.9.0 version...
-Then I read about changing the "jumper-settings"...well i have installed my write-drive (nec-...) as master and have my dvd-player installed as slave. So far so good i think... But what will those jumpers do? are they the problem or not? I don't like messing around with my hardware, excepts when I really have to...

Is there another solution anyone knows about? Or can someone help me with the jumper settings?

Funny thing is that I can write DVDs with my Nec in software like DVD X Copy Platinum, but I am unable to write reggular CDs...

I am really desperate

Thank you all in advance!

[NYPlayer]

Sounds like you need to update your NERO software.

[wolv6769]

If Nero did not come with your DVD burner, than I agree with NY Player. You will need to upgrade you Nero software.

I contacted Nero in the past, for the same reason, and they told me they're software does not come bundled with my particular burner, so they could offer no support. I believe Nero was offering a free upgrade to 6.0. They might still be offering it.

[jbenj01]

From Nero's FAQ section (see #3):

http://www.ahead.de/en/631927293720980.html#3

[Gazorgan]

That burner didn't exist when that version of Nero was written. I don't think 4x DVD was around either.

Update to 5.10.xx.xx which is still available on the website. I think you will have to pay to upgrade to 6.x

[shehrevar]

Thx all for the amazingly fast replies! I am allready very thankfull for the replies, even if their might not be a real solution yet...

But, I will try and update my Nero version... I would be suprised if that would solve the problem though.

I will keep u guys updated!

thx again for the help.

[gll99]

You received good advice.
99.99% sure the nero update is your problem. I have the same burner and had nero 5.5.9.9 and had to update it. My current version is 5.5.10.28 and I have no problems with it.

[handyguy]

Its always a free download at Nero for me. Also, left column: dvd writers, try reading about your thing there.

[shehrevar]

hi all!

Thank you all for the kind and quick replies!

You guys were right about the fact that I had to update Nero! Now when I start the program my Nec gets recognized, it was so simple...

Thx again and I hope in the future I will also be able to help someone out of his problems like u all did for me!

[papaindia]

If you have got any other burning software on your system it could coflict with nero.
But as you have allready being told you will need a newer version of nero.
But if you have got other burning software on your system,uninstall them and try again.