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My computer won?t acknowledge blank DVDs
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wm17959
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27. May 2009 @ 20:36 |
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O.K. dialysis1. I downloaded that file and upgraded my optical drive, re-booted my computer but sadly my blank DVD is still behaving the same way.
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27. May 2009 @ 20:51 |
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What does the log say?
99% of all problems are between the computer and the chair.
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27. May 2009 @ 20:53 |
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but at least you've got the better firmware when you ultimately get the problem solved!
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27. May 2009 @ 21:44 |
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Is this just one brand of dvd disks or others?
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wm17959
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28. May 2009 @ 04:45 |
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dialysis1:
Here's the new log info:
I 04:42:16 ImgBurn Version 2.4.4.0 started!
I 04:42:16 Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 2)
I 04:42:16 Total Physical Memory: 457,320 KB - Available: 175,416 KB
I 04:42:16 Initialising SPTI...
I 04:42:16 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 04:42:16 Found 1 DVD±RW/RAM!
Pfloyd:
This is not just one brand of DVD. And they work after I format the hard drive, but once I've loaded any programs related to the Internet they don't.
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28. May 2009 @ 04:47 |
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So now what happens if you try to burn?
99% of all problems are between the computer and the chair.
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wm17959
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28. May 2009 @ 04:54 |
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The computer still thinks the drive is empty. When I put a disc in it make that swish-swish sound over and over until I eject the disc. I'm using the DVD+ discs. Would it make a difference if I used the DVD-? I've always used these and it they used to work fine.
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28. May 2009 @ 05:11 |
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What media are you using?
99% of all problems are between the computer and the chair.
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wm17959
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28. May 2009 @ 06:47 |
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I had purchased a package of Memorix DVD+ at Wal-Mart, but then I started having these problems after I used about 3 or 4 of the discs. I thought it was a bad batch of discs so I took them back and got some Maxell DVD+ blanks, but they don't work either. I was thinking of going through the whole stack of 50 discs to see if any of them work but I might just be waisting my time.
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28. May 2009 @ 10:53 |
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It's probably not the discs since you have uptodate firmware.In the future buys verbatim or online TYs or media made in Japan Sony also good. I doubt that+R or -R would change anything. Your burner can handle both. Is there anyway you could borrow a SATA burner and replace yours and see if that changes anything?
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wm17959
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11. June 2009 @ 18:44 |
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O.K. I'm back.
I have formatted my hard drive again, but this time I did not install the 'suplemental' disc. Everything seemed to go smooth, but when I was done and put in a blank DVD, and this time it didn't work. I tried it a few times and it worked once, so now I'm thinking that it's a defective optical drive.
I discussed this with my computer retialer, but he was of no help. all he said is that he can sell me a new drive for $40, but I don't really want to get a cheep one. Any recommendations?
Also: I have this anoying virus called, "System Security Version 4.51" that keeps popping up. It's even prevented me from accessing the 'add/remove' section of the control panel. Any idea on how I can get rid of this?
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11. June 2009 @ 18:50 |
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I have this anoying virus called, "System Security Version 4.51" that keeps popping up. It's even prevented me from accessing the 'add/remove' section of the control panel. Any idea on how I can get rid of this?
But you reformatted your drive.
99% of all problems are between the computer and the chair.
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wm17959
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11. June 2009 @ 18:59 |
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Yes, but then I went online and I must have thought it was part of the operating system, so I clicked on it. It said I have 32 dangerous viruses but I found that hard to believe after having just formatted. Good thing I've got everything backed up already because I may have to format again. This thing won't even let me open Word files, Excel or anything. I would like to get some kind of anti-vurus program, but I have dial-up and it will be even slower than it already is.
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11. June 2009 @ 21:15 |
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Removed link due to just one of those sites mentioned below after reading the page.
Edit: I went back and read the site so I wouldn't use it because you will have to give them money-use google and find where you can remove it easily
Above is a how to remove the malware you got when checking your pc on line by clicking on their checker. I imagine anyone who checks with any site is going to be told they have issue so they can sell you software to correct their crap. The internet is a dangerous place without in place GOOD security for viri and a firewall that works. Spend some money and correct that problem and maybe it will correct the other one. Don't pay $40 for a drive go to newegg.com and get yourself a 7240SATA Optiarc-NEC burner-below link to it for $27shipped. I have this drive also but have not used it but it is getting rave reviews.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis...+7240S&x=9&y=39
Google is your friend
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