Tego

Alright for the past month, my DVD/CD writer won't write any CD's, I've tried different makes and nothing. It'll read CD's, copy and burn DVD's...it's only when I try to make a cd I have a problem? It keeps saying to install a CD-R/W disc. :S Does it sound like I need a new DVD/CD writer? How hard are they to install?

imported_JoonyaSI

pretty much just remove the one thats installed ... use the same wiriing to connect ur new one .. making sure that the jumper is still set to the right spot .. check ur existing one .. should be "slave" but could also be "master" depending on ur setup ... as for cost ..they are dirt cheap

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

easy plug and play install, but it makes me think you have a software rather than hardware issue. what are you using to burn CDs and what kinda files are you burning?

Tego

I use Nero to burn my files but why up until recently I'm having this problem?

I'm trying to make an audio CD, I've done it before with no problems.

imported_loudsubz

try clone cd/dvd and see what it gives you

try burning just 1 audio file to test

imported_JoonyaSI

are u sure that you are selecting AUDIO CD from the menu .. sometimes i dont check and it keep spittin out askin for what i was thinkin said CD but it should it was burning a audio DVD and it wasnt accepting the CD ... i dunno it sounded fishy to me too but meh .. u ask i tell

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

does it recognize a blank CD when it's inserted w/o having Nero already started? like does inserting a blank CD launch an application, and if so what application is it?

do you have a trial version of nero, a cracked version, or purchased?

imported_Bruce Fee

what brand is it? you might be able to update the firmware.

new pioneer shouldn't be more than $40

imported_viper_2_4

ya new CD burners (or DVD burners) are dirt cheap, under $50 easy

Tego

The nero is purchased, it doesn't recognize a CD...nothing opens up.

I upgraded the firmware and its an HP.

imported_JoonyaSI

hp was my first burner .. that was what made me garbage mine .. just change er up .. Pioneer is a nice one .. but i got a LG works fine

Tego

I'm looking for a DVD/CD combo drive, what would you guys recommend? I need something that will burn DVD's fast!

imported_wajih1

you can get one from canada computers pretty cheap, i have a 16x pioneer works great, i think they sell it for 40 bucks.

Tego

Do they have an online store or website?

imported_wajih1

canadacomputers.com, In hamilton they are at main and 403 (mcdonalds plaza).

Tego

So doesn't sound like the writer is crapping out on me?

And also, how do I know what kind of Memroy I need?

Xscorpio

^^ what kind of mobo you have.....go on the manuf site and read the specs....

as mentioned earlier

- check firmware for your writer
- you might also want to, re-install the burner and re-install the drivers/firmware

and then try again, sometimes drivers/firmware gets corrupted.

if you dont want to bother with any of those, just get a new one they are dirt cheap..............LG ones works great for me so far.

have been using it for 4 years, and have 3 other them, 1 in each computer and works great.

imported_Bruce Fee

LG is crap.

LG and BenQ.. never buy 'cheap' brands so that you save $10.

pioneer is the way to go for burners. I wouldn't buy anything else (except plextor, but that's a whole new ballgame)

Tego

Looks like it won't even read audio CD's.

bOOkie

the lenses is probably done...just get a new one, not even worth your time. its less than 50 bucks over 60 for a plextor or something...