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New Computer Wont Read DVD's
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Ph0BoLuS
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4. December 2004 @ 05:44 |
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Ok i just got a new computer a HP. It has a dvd/cd writer combo and a cd-rom, but whenever i try putting a dvd into the regular drive it wont load, and when i try to open it manually it says no disk in the drive. So i dont know how im supposed to burn dvds if my drive cant read dvd's.. Please Help
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ddp
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4. December 2004 @ 06:38 |
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is it an actual dvd burner or just a dvd rom drive with cdr/w capabilities. what is model# of computer
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Ph0BoLuS
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4. December 2004 @ 14:55 |
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the model numbers hp pavilion a741x
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ianski7
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4. December 2004 @ 15:54 |
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Hey
Are you sure on that model? It's not on the hp site.
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ddp
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4. December 2004 @ 17:56 |
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Ph0BoLuS
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4. December 2004 @ 20:26 |
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Thanks, for looking all that stuff up and i dont want to sound ungrateful and all but that doesnt really help.
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4. December 2004 @ 23:42 |
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Hey
Your computer cannot burn DVD's.
A DVD/CD Writer combo means it can WRITE CD's and only READ DVDs.
The Regular CD-ROM can only READ CD's and NOT DVDs.
So that is why you cant burn DVD's.
You will need to purchase a DVD Burner if you want to Burn DVD's.
CJC
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colw
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5. December 2004 @ 01:26 |
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Thanks, for looking all that stuff up and i dont want to sound ungrateful and all but that doesnt really help.
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The information would have helped considerably if you did some homework and understood what you were buying before you purchased the system.
As ddp and cjc have advised, you cannot burn DVD's with this system.
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Ph0BoLuS
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5. December 2004 @ 13:09 |
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I didnt buy it my mom bought it the day after thanksgiving..i had no idea she was going to buy it.
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Ph0BoLuS
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5. December 2004 @ 13:13 |
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Is Writer and Burner the same thing? because on the front of my disk drive it says HP DVD Writer/ Cd-Writer
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ddp
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5. December 2004 @ 13:31 |
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yes, than you have a dvd burner. what does device manager show for drive & what is exact model# of computer
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Ph0BoLuS
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5. December 2004 @ 16:39 |
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The exact model number is a714x and the driver shows LITE-ON DVD+RW SOHW- 822S
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ddp
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5. December 2004 @ 18:37 |
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ianski7
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6. December 2004 @ 06:59 |
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Hey
If the machine is new maybe you should contact HP and see what they say.
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The_OGS
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6. December 2004 @ 07:34 |
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Quote:
the model numbers hp pavilion a741x
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The exact model number is a714x
Geez Phobolus, get it together will ya
ABit AB9 Pro
Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 @ 2.4GHz
2GB OCZ PC2-6400 Platinum XTC R2
ATI Radeon X1900XT 512MB
Enermax Liberty 620W
320GB/16MB WD, 150GB/16MB Raptor
Plextor PX-755SA DVD (SATA)
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Ph0BoLuS
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6. December 2004 @ 12:54 |
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oh yeah sorry about that
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Ph0BoLuS
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7. December 2004 @ 11:45 |
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Can you guys help me step by step on how to update it? I Downloaded it and it said i have use RecordNow, or similar, to make the CD disc to run the FirmWare Update.
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Ph0BoLuS
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7. December 2004 @ 12:19 |
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I updated everything but the drive still wont read DVD's. I think im gonna call them. Thanks Guys
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ginapat
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10. December 2004 @ 18:22 |
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Please let us know what you found out. I just spent a good long time with HP support. I have on older version and a different dvd writer/cd writer (hp300c). I didn't have this problem before. Mine recognizes cds but not a dvd of any kind (store bought or the dvds I burned last year). The tech thought it might be the windows sp2 causing it but couldn't work it out and then thought it might be the drive itself. Of course, she thought we could try to restore the computer as it was fresh out of the factory and start from scratch (not my first choice).
gpa5
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10. December 2004 @ 18:55 |
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Hi Ph0Bolus, What type blank dvd media are you trying to use? If they are -R blanks I don't think you drive can use them. You listed it as a Lite-On +R burner. Could this be your problem???
Jerry
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Ph0BoLuS
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11. December 2004 @ 14:19 |
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I called them and he said my second drive is strictly Cd-rom and cant read dvd's. The burners for like data dvd's pictures and stuff like that. Now comes a new problem i replaced the cd-rom drive with a dvd-rom and now my comp wont recognize any of the drives.. :(
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ianski7
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11. December 2004 @ 14:39 |
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Hey
Check your jumper settings -- the settings on the drive that was removed should be the setting for the new drive providing you didn't change anything else.
See if the drives are detected in the Bios after you jumper.
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Ph0BoLuS
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11. December 2004 @ 15:21 |
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jumper settings? im sorry i have no idea what that is. Could you please show me me how?
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ianski7
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11. December 2004 @ 15:27 |
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Hey
Chek the drive that you removed. On the back where the power connector and the data cable attach is a small double row of pins. Does this have a little plastic jumper covering two pins?
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Ph0BoLuS
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11. December 2004 @ 16:05 |
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[img]C:\Stuff\CIMG0005.JPG
Thats what the old drive looked like the CD-Rom drive.
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