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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! :unsure:
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
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
sArA
12-16-2004, 11:28 AM
Ok...another problem...I think I am gonna put everything back..... :huh:

my burner will burn but wont play and is now showing as a cd...I think something is very wrong..... :(


Oh...btw...just checked the discs in my dvd player with the tv...works fine.
{I}{K}{E}
12-16-2004, 11:35 AM
remove the burner from 'the hardware list in windows' and reboot now windows will auto recognize it and it should be ok.
sArA
12-16-2004, 11:42 AM
ok...will give it a go...ta
Virtualbody1234
12-16-2004, 12:28 PM
You say you can "see" the files of the DVD yet they won't "play"?

What DVD playing application are you using if any?