reinstalled dvd problem

**sArA** · 12-16-2004, 10:17 AM

I have replaced my cdrw with a dvdr. It used to be in this comp but I replaced it with a dvdrw.

I thought I could copy dvds directly rather than placing the stuff on my hard drive first.

Anyway, for some reason it is only showing as a cdr and wont play dvds. I am wondering about conflicts and stuff. It seems to be working ok, device manager says so, but it definately thinks its a cdr not a dvdr.

Any ideas?

**SingaBoiy** · 12-16-2004, 10:30 AM

Did it come with any software? If not, check the company's site.

**sArA** · 12-16-2004, 11:06 AM

Nope....it was originally factory installed and worked just fine in the top slot. I now have it in the lower slot which was where the old cdrw was. Its not been used for about 2 months since I replaced it with the dvdrw. I just thought I would swap the old cdrw with the dvdr....its very odd and I think something has gone pear shaped!

**SingaBoiy** · 12-16-2004, 11:10 AM

So can it can read and burn dvds?

Most dvds are 6-8 GB so you will have to use hd space to be able to copy them.

**sArA** · 12-16-2004, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by SingaBoiy

So can it can read and burn dvds?

Most dvds are 6-8 GB so you will have to use hd space to be able to copy them.

Ok....I have plenty of hd space...around 10gig spare....

It is not a burner it is just a player....but it seems to think it is a cdr not a dvd and won't play dvd, just opens the disc like a cdr and shows the dvd files.

my burner is working fine (as we speak I have burnt 2 dvds no problem)

What I want to do is copy a dvd from the player to the dvd in the burner