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HP DVD+R Combo Drive Problem
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12. April 2004 @ 15:10 |
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My above drive will not read a rewriteable disc. I have tried HP, Imation, Maxell with no results.
I can write to the disc originally but when I go to write over it it says it is not blank and asks me if I want to erase. I say yes and it still reports the disc as not blank.
The disc will rewrite in my son's computer so I don't think it is the disc. I think something is maybe set wrong in my drive.
Can anyone help?
I have used Record Now which came with the drive, Nero Ultra which I have on my computer in additon to Record Now.
TMcCallie TGMcCallie@comcast.net
HP 7975 Pentium 4W/2.0 XP Home
1 GB RAM
Maxtor 80 GB and WD 80 GB (used for movies only)
Pioneer 116 DVD ROM,and BenQ 1640 Combo
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12. April 2004 @ 15:13 |
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I forgot to mention, I can write to DVD+R disc but not rewrite to DVD+r RW
HP 7975 Pentium 4W/2.0 XP Home
1 GB RAM
Maxtor 80 GB and WD 80 GB (used for movies only)
Pioneer 116 DVD ROM,and BenQ 1640 Combo
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chthomson
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15. April 2004 @ 16:32 |
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Hi TMcCallie
How was the disc written - with which program. I suspect the disc was written using HP's DLA (direct to disc). If so you will need to use the DLA to reset to non DLA.
I hope this helps
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15. April 2004 @ 17:06 |
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You may also need to update your drives firmware from HP's site. They usually need an update straight out of the box.
Jerry
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16. April 2004 @ 08:19 |
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It was written with the HP burner while DLA was active. I later deleted DLA from my computer and now I guess that is the problem.
Should I reinstall DLA and see if it will read it?
The reason I deleted DLA was trying to make DVD XCopy Plantnium work. DVD XCopy Platnium stil will not work.
HP 7975 Pentium 4W/2.0 XP Home
1 GB RAM
Maxtor 80 GB and WD 80 GB (used for movies only)
Pioneer 116 DVD ROM,and BenQ 1640 Combo
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16. April 2004 @ 08:20 |
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There is no firmware update. The one that came with the software or burner 1.25 is the only one available.
HP 7975 Pentium 4W/2.0 XP Home
1 GB RAM
Maxtor 80 GB and WD 80 GB (used for movies only)
Pioneer 116 DVD ROM,and BenQ 1640 Combo
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chthomson
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16. April 2004 @ 08:58 |
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Hi TMcCallie
Which burner do you have 200 / 300 / 400 / 420
How did you remove the DLA from the system.
Can the disc be erased in your son's computer
Have you installed Nero's InCD (it is the same as DLA)
Also remove DVD XCopy Platinum and see what happens
There is a conflict somewhere. Now to find it
I hope this helps
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16. April 2004 @ 12:13 |
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HP 300n
I instsalled DLA through the Add and Delete Programs in the control panel.
I only have Nero 6.0 Ultra
and Record Now.
I don't have the other program you mentioned.
Yes the disc will erase in my son's computer and also write to it, but burner still does not recognize it as a written disc in Record Now or Nero.
When I try to check info on disc useing Nero I get No disc in drive message. That indicates to me that it does not recognize it as even being thre.
Would it help if I used my son's computer to reformat the disc?
Tom
I have another burner ordered NEC ND-2500A whichis 8X and suppose to be the latest thing out from NEC. I am going to remove my HP and replace it with this one.
Do you think that I could help the problem by deleting the software that came with my burner and reinstalling it?
HP 7975 Pentium 4W/2.0 XP Home
1 GB RAM
Maxtor 80 GB and WD 80 GB (used for movies only)
Pioneer 116 DVD ROM,and BenQ 1640 Combo
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16. April 2004 @ 12:14 |
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Do you think now that I have deleted DLA I could try writing another RW disc and see if I can then re rewrite it?
I just hate to ruin another rewrite disc as you know they cost about 8.00 each.
HP 7975 Pentium 4W/2.0 XP Home
1 GB RAM
Maxtor 80 GB and WD 80 GB (used for movies only)
Pioneer 116 DVD ROM,and BenQ 1640 Combo
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chthomson
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16. April 2004 @ 13:35 |
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17. April 2004 @ 14:48 |
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I went to the site you pointed me to. Downloaded the Firmtype 3.0 exactly as it told me to.
Now the drive will not recognize nothing. Not even a bought DVD Movie.
How in the heck do I reinstall Firmware 1.25 as I think the 3.0 has completely screwed up my drive.
I even reinstalled the software that came with the drive but it still says the drive has firmware 3.0 and still will not work.
Power DVD will not even recognize the drive now.
HELP
HP 7975 Pentium 4W/2.0 XP Home
1 GB RAM
Maxtor 80 GB and WD 80 GB (used for movies only)
Pioneer 116 DVD ROM,and BenQ 1640 Combo
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17. April 2004 @ 17:28 |
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Try going into the device manager, remove your drive from the list. Then reboot and let windows reinstall the drive.
That might help. I don't know if you can go backwards on a HP firmware. It will probably tell you the one installed is newer that the one you are trying to install and abort.
You might want to download it again to make sure the download wasn't corrupt and re-install the new firmware. You aren't running that drive EXTERNAL are you?
Jerry
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chthomson
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17. April 2004 @ 20:13 |
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This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 17. April 2004 @ 20:16
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18. April 2004 @ 07:02 |
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My burner is definitely HP DVD Writer DVD 300i. This information is on the front of the drive tray.
I had Record Now loaded on my computer along with Nero 6.0 Ultra when this firmware was downloaded and installed.
I am able to make a CD useing this drive with Music Match Jukebox but not with Record Now 4.56.
This seems to tell me that there may be a problem in Record Now. Do you know where I can update to a later version since my HP software with this drive comes with 4.56?
I have Record Now Max version 4.5. Do you think this will be a better version to use. If so I can uninstall Record Now 4.56 and install Record Now Max 4.5
Thanks
HP 7975 Pentium 4W/2.0 XP Home
1 GB RAM
Maxtor 80 GB and WD 80 GB (used for movies only)
Pioneer 116 DVD ROM,and BenQ 1640 Combo
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18. April 2004 @ 07:20 |
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I have checked in Device manager and the following is the settings under:
IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers
Primary is set to DMA If applicable and the Current setting shows : Ultra DMA Mode 5
Secondary is set to DMA If applicable and the Current settings shows:
Device 0 current setting: Multri-Word DMA Mode 2
Device 1 current setting: Ultra DMA Mode 2
Does this help you in figuring out what is wrong?
HP 7975 Pentium 4W/2.0 XP Home
1 GB RAM
Maxtor 80 GB and WD 80 GB (used for movies only)
Pioneer 116 DVD ROM,and BenQ 1640 Combo
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chthomson
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18. April 2004 @ 07:40 |
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Hi TMcCallie
After upgrading the firmware, you rebooted, when you returned to windows did the the update say it was successful.
I still believe we have a conflict somewhere. It may be necessary to remove DVD X Copy platinum - Nero - Record Now - HP's burner software and start over again.
What is your computer system and operating system
I have gardening to do this afternoon but will follow up tonight
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18. April 2004 @ 07:54 |
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Yes it did say the update was successful.
Question. On the updates I notice that it has downloads for 300c and 300n. I think I downloaded 300c should I have downloaded 300n.?
HP 7975 Pentium 4W/2.0 XP Home
1 GB RAM
Maxtor 80 GB and WD 80 GB (used for movies only)
Pioneer 116 DVD ROM,and BenQ 1640 Combo
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18. April 2004 @ 07:56 |
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I have HP Pavilion 7975 2.0 Intel Processor
IE 6.0 all updates
Windows XP Home all updates
I have a Phillips CD Writer that came with my HP and after I did this, I now can not burn a Music CD useing Record Now BUT I can burn it useing Music Match Jukebox.
Does this tell you anything?
HP 7975 Pentium 4W/2.0 XP Home
1 GB RAM
Maxtor 80 GB and WD 80 GB (used for movies only)
Pioneer 116 DVD ROM,and BenQ 1640 Combo
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18. April 2004 @ 07:59 |
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I am sorry......The file I updated is DVD 300n_300 so I did download the correct update according to you link.
HP 7975 Pentium 4W/2.0 XP Home
1 GB RAM
Maxtor 80 GB and WD 80 GB (used for movies only)
Pioneer 116 DVD ROM,and BenQ 1640 Combo
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chthomson
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18. April 2004 @ 08:37 |
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Hi TMcCallie
Could you please list all the burner related software that is on the machine and software that you have tried and removed. We need to resolve the suspected conflict to make everything work again.
Thanks
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18. April 2004 @ 09:16 |
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I had Record Now. Deleted the DLA part of it.
I had and still do have not deleted Nero 6.0 Ultra
I have DVD FAB
I have DVD SHrink
I have Image Tools
I have Clone DVD
I have DVD Decrypter also
I have DVD XCOpy Platnium.
I have the software that came with the drivwe which is
Record Now vs 4.56
I downloaded the update for the burner while I had all of these on my machine.
I found that it would not work so I deleted the HP software and reinstalled it. This put Record now back on my machine with DLA. DLA is still on my machine. Still did not work.
I am going to be leaving today around 3 p.m. going to Knoxville, Tn. I will be there Sunday and Monday then will be back home Tuesday 4/20.
I will be able to check on the website but I cant get to my machine from the one in Knoxville.
I will talk to you Tuesday when I get back. Maybe we can figure out what is wrong them.
I will not uninstall anything until I can get back with you.
Oh I also have a burning program called DVD Cloner 2
I sure do appreciate the help you are giving me.
HP 7975 Pentium 4W/2.0 XP Home
1 GB RAM
Maxtor 80 GB and WD 80 GB (used for movies only)
Pioneer 116 DVD ROM,and BenQ 1640 Combo
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18. April 2004 @ 09:19 |
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I had Record Now (minus the DLA) on my machine when I updated the firmware.
HP 7975 Pentium 4W/2.0 XP Home
1 GB RAM
Maxtor 80 GB and WD 80 GB (used for movies only)
Pioneer 116 DVD ROM,and BenQ 1640 Combo
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20. April 2004 @ 20:40 |
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Back from mini trip. Would like to hear from you.
Thanks
HP 7975 Pentium 4W/2.0 XP Home
1 GB RAM
Maxtor 80 GB and WD 80 GB (used for movies only)
Pioneer 116 DVD ROM,and BenQ 1640 Combo
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chthomson
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21. April 2004 @ 17:59 |
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Hi TMcCallie
Finally my kids are asleep and my wife is at meeting. Now down to business. I believe we have a software conflict trying to "own" the burner(s). A little detective work is needed to isolate the problem.
First I would remove DVD X Copy Platinum
Then I would see if it returns to normal.
if not then
There are two ways to resolve this conflict
1 - Locate and remove the conflict. Then repair the damage
2 - Use XP's system restore.
Both methods need a reference to begin the repair
Update me with the results and we can play Sherlock Holmes
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21. April 2004 @ 18:24 |
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I will remove DVD XCopy Platinum to see if that corrects the problem.
I have tried earlier to restore computer to an earlier date. I tried 3 earlier dates and all three of them said it could not be restored to that date.
I will try this and let you know what happened.
HP 7975 Pentium 4W/2.0 XP Home
1 GB RAM
Maxtor 80 GB and WD 80 GB (used for movies only)
Pioneer 116 DVD ROM,and BenQ 1640 Combo
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