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DVD drive will not read copied disks....
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1badcj8
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23. February 2008 @ 20:24 |
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I have an HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4243N in my wifes Dell PC and it will not read copied disks of any kind. I can put it in my PC DVD burner or dvd player and it shows all the files... even auto opens. Again, same disk in the Dell DVD and it shows that its blank.
Any one have an idea of why its doing this? Drivers perhaps? Thanks a bunch for your assistance.
Danno
'82 1-Ton CJ-8 Scrambler with Dana 60's, 42's and some other stuff on it.
Wheel now... Sleep later!!!" (Quote by me!!!)
http://www.82cj8.com
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24. February 2008 @ 10:37 |
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See if the firmware for your drive is up to date. If you don't know how to do that you can download imgburn burn for free that has an option to
search for newer firmware.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 24. February 2008 @ 10:39
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1badcj8
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25. February 2008 @ 06:17 |
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Thanks for the suggestion. I tried it and checked for the firm ware but got the following;
Your search string is: RW/DVD GCC-4243N
The results are as follows:
Error while searching for data.
Sorry. The specified string could not be found.
Guess they dont have it. Any other ideas? Thanks again.
Danno
'82 1-Ton CJ-8 Scrambler with Dana 60's, 42's and some other stuff on it.
Wheel now... Sleep later!!!" (Quote by me!!!)
http://www.82cj8.com
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 25. February 2008 @ 06:19
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25. February 2008 @ 09:53 |
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Here is the largest firmware index page that I am aware of, look for your model under the manufacturer's name. Good Luck
Firmware Index
or try here,
Open Drivers
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 25. February 2008 @ 09:58
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varnull
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25. February 2008 @ 20:43 |
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I googled this drive.. it's a combi cd-rw and dvd-rom drive, and looking at all the posts it's crap. Somebody with exactly the same problem updated (with exactly the same firmware as already installed.. it isn't updated) the firmware to no change..(it's a rebranded lg drive, possibly even toshiba.. it's doubtful at best..)
This is reported to be the correct firmware http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softw...item=ob-31831-1
It's a poor drive, and just craps out like this. Not reading burnt disks is the first sign of an impending total laser failure. Why not do an upgrade to a real dvd-rw drive?
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26. February 2008 @ 21:57 |
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It's a poor drive, and just craps out like this. Not reading burnt disks is the first sign of an impending total laser failure. Why not do an upgrade to a real dvd-rw drive?
Agreed. Just had one come with an hp I bought. Googled it to see who the hell the manufacture was and all I got was threads on drive failure. I think I'm going to take my 4 yr old lite-on and pop it in till that dies.
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varnull
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27. February 2008 @ 03:05 |
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1badcj8
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27. February 2008 @ 11:59 |
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Thanks all... Seems the drive is not a good one. The place I bought the PC from is sending me a new drive but I'm sure its the same one again. It goes in a Dell Optiplex case, does any one have an idea for a good replacement that fits in that case?
I have not messed with a "name brand" PC in quite a number of years and don't like them but didn't want to build another one, nor have the time for it. I thought the Dell would be a quick solution for the wife, and she does really like it.
Thank you all very much for your in-put.
Danno
'82 1-Ton CJ-8 Scrambler with Dana 60's, 42's and some other stuff on it.
Wheel now... Sleep later!!!" (Quote by me!!!)
http://www.82cj8.com
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