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Dvd burner wont read blank dvds anymore
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Kewwy
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15. June 2011 @ 18:28 |
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Okay, I am very new here and I don't even know anything about these things. I need someone with experience about these things to help. If I posted in the wrong forum then I'm sorry I didn't know where.
So, the problem is my dvd burner won't read blanks anymore. :(
It can read datas, dvds, burned dvds, and cds. I don't know what the problem is. Awhile back it couldn't read two blank dvds and thought it was the blank dvds themselves and I traded them for another. They worked even though they were the same brand. I have been using TDK blank dvds. A friend came over to burn some things to her blanks but they weren't the same brand as mine. When she was done she left the rest to me like 8. But I used four and now it wont read the other four. Later, I used a TDK brand and burned one. After that, it won't read anymore.
I have used Nero 7 Premium for a long time now and have never experienced a problem with it. Also, I'm using a Windows Xp and I've had it since 4 or 5 years ago.
I don't know anything about these things but I really need help and I don't know where else to look for help. I don't know if you have to update it regularly like an anti-virus and computer updates. I just viewed a thread about something like this but it was wayyy too long and very old.
Please help!
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16. June 2011 @ 06:32 |
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If this is an intermittent problem, first thing I would do is buy some Verbatim brand disks and see if they are recognized.
Don't buy their 'Life Series' - get the ones that say 'AZO' or 'Advanced AZO' on the package.
If you don't want to do that, then download and install ImgBurn.
Run it and select 'Write files/folders to disc'
Click on the 'Device' tab and insert a blank DVD.
If you see information about the disk - the manufacturers ID - then the burner recognizes the disk OK.
You can try it with different disks and they should all be recognized unless the burner is defective or needs a firmware update.
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Kewwy
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18. June 2011 @ 02:04 |
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They don't have that brand where I live. So, I guess I'll try the other thing you said.
One question though. Will the ImgBurn interfere with my nero? Is that even possible?? I need that answer first. I don't want to have to uninstall it. Okay I'll wait for your reply before I do anything. :D
Also, thanks for replying. :D
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18. June 2011 @ 02:37 |
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You should not have to remove Nero, Just install ImgBurn and try a burn with it. I have both install here. Good Luck
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Kewwy
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19. June 2011 @ 23:33 |
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Almost got excited!! :(
So, I did what you said and tried putting in the discs.
One TDK blank dvd read and I tried the other ones my friend gave me
but they won't read. The one that read I tried again but it
didn't work. I also tried others but they didn't read also.
I wonder whats wrong?? Can a virus affect the dvd burner as well??
Thanks you guys for replying to me. :D
I'll wait for a response. :D
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scorpNZ
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20. June 2011 @ 00:24 |
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lol..at thread title,would help if you data on them :p *crawls back to the hole scorp came out of*
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Kewwy
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20. June 2011 @ 04:19 |
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Like I said I am very new here.
I didn't know what to call it lol.
Oh yea, I inserted a burned dvd while I was checking out the blank dvds I had and the ImgBurn read it just fine.
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20. June 2011 @ 05:56 |
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Write files/folders to disc > Tools > Drive > Check for firmware updates..
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Kewwy
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20. June 2011 @ 13:46 |
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And then?
It takes me to a site.
I don't know which to click on I mean.
LG or just anything??
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scorpNZ
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20. June 2011 @ 13:57 |
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windows device manager will tell you what model drive you have
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Kewwy
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21. June 2011 @ 04:58 |
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I can't find what model I have.
Here's what it says.
Device type: DVD / CD-ROM drives
Manufacturer: Standard Cd rom drives
Driver Provider: Microsoft
But on that site there's no standard in the list.
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21. June 2011 @ 05:45 |
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In imgBurn it's the first line of information under the 'Device' tab.
See post #2
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Kewwy
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21. June 2011 @ 13:24 |
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You mean this > HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GSA-H73N B103 (ATA)
If that is what you mean. Then how am I supposed to know
which brand to update from. That site says LG, Sony, and stuff
like that. Or will it work if I choose anything??
I'm sorry if this is a stupid question but you
guys aren't really specific.
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scorpNZ
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21. June 2011 @ 14:09 |
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Kewwy
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21. June 2011 @ 15:23 |
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link
Is that it?? Go look.
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scorpNZ
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21. June 2011 @ 18:19 |
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I'd say yes better wait for attar to confirm
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ps355528
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21. June 2011 @ 18:32 |
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Kewwy
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21. June 2011 @ 19:53 |
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Okay then.
I am gonna try that one.
But this is my first time
updating the firmware.
Hope it all goes well.
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Kewwy
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21. June 2011 @ 21:52 |
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I downloaded the firmware update.
I researched on how to do it but
their all different. So, I'm asking
someone teach me how to and be specific
this time. I don't know which to click
on first. There's a HLDS common flash tool,
FlashD1N and a vlc media file bin.
Also, I don't know if I have to close
programs before updating. If so, which
programs do I want to stop running before
updating?
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Kewwy
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22. June 2011 @ 16:57 |
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Since nobody has replied yet guess I'll figure it out myself.
I wanna do this today. Go do a little research first if I can
find anything. It's important that I get it working now since
I don't have a second computer. My job needs the burner.
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22. June 2011 @ 18:51 |
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Typically you get a bin file and an application file.
Run the application file and follow directions.
ps355528 link is to firmware for a burner in a Dell PC.
If you have a Dell PC, go ahead and install it.
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Kewwy
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22. June 2011 @ 21:33 |
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Still couldn't find anything in my research.
If this update doesn't work guess I'm screwed lol.
There's two applications that came with it,
gotta find out which one though. Let you know
what happens.
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Kewwy
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22. June 2011 @ 22:08 |
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Which application???
The f/w reflash thing??
I checked FLASHD1N and it says, "sorry!! this app only runs lower than windows 98".
Something like that, I don't remember. If this one won't work will the other one
work. The link I put up there? I didn't see any instructions when I finished downloading it.
So, I read some things to do before updating but I don't know which application to run.
Yes, I have a dell computer.
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23. June 2011 @ 06:10 |
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If you don't feel confident about flashing the drive, don't .
In my initial response I suggested Verbatim disks as the first choice.
Quote:
They don't have that brand where I live.
Quality disks by Taiyo-Yuden or Verbatim are available by mail order.
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Kewwy
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23. June 2011 @ 20:55 |
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I want to update the firmware only choice I have.
So, answer my question.
If FLASHD1N is the firmware and it doesn't work on my computer.
Do I have to look for another???
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