cant burn using DVD-ROM

[Cell05]

Hello, I've been having problems coping my movies. when I use coping software, such as dvdfab, I can copy the movie, but the dvd rom doesnt see the blank dvd I put in. what could be the problem? the dvd rom is a NEC brand reads cd-r/rw and dvd-r-rw

[redwudz]

Try some different DVD media. Not all of it is compatible with all burners and it's the easiest thing to change. BTW, a DVD-ROM is a reader only. I assume you mean a DVD-RW, which would be a writer or burner?

Do you know the model of the drive? You should be able to see the model in: Control Panel>System>Hardware>Device Manager>DVD/CD-ROM Drives.

A little more information would help.

[Bodyslide]

Cell05 do you have a DVD Burner in your PC? Reading your question, you keep saying DVD-Rom?

[Cell05]

_NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A and my other burner I use for audio cds burns a scratchy sound to it

[redwudz]

OK, you can look up your burner to the left in 'DVD Writers' and see what other members use for media with that drive. Unless there is a problem with your burner, it should have no problem recognizing a blank disc. However, the brand of disc you are using would have to be compatible with the firmware on your burner for it to be recognized and enable it to burn properly. It's easier to try a different media that is more compatible with your burner than to change the firmware.

For more media information, see lordsmurf's site: http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdmedia.htm

[aliali]

Put the DVD's in the recorder purple side down :P

[Krispy Kritter]

Whenver I have "scratchy" sounding music cd's, it is from using cheap media. I've never had the problem with quality, name brand media.

[GKar]

I have a tough time coping as well