Cd Buner Detected but can't burn.

[FutureIsNow]

My cd Buner is detected in window and on bootup screen but for some reason it doesnt burn or read any disc, after clicking burn it will say no medium or cd in drive.

 

[shmoes]

have you tried a different brand of cds?

and can it read already made original or cdr cds

~Shmoes

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[jonhiker]

what is your burning software? is the CD burner newly installed? try going to the website for the software and making sure that the brand is supported and check for any patches.

 

[paparazi]

If it can't read it can't write, the drive may well be on it's way out but cleaning the optics may retrieve it for a while.
I find careful stripping down and physically cleaning of the optics with a Qtip and cleaning fluid the best fix (very careful with the optics) usually takes about 15mins
Martin

Replying helps further our knowledge, without comment leaves us wondering.

 

[Metaliczombi]

does it happen all the time or with specific programs open? My burner doesn't read or write to RW discs while I am using MusicMatch. Took awhile to figure out but now I know and I just have to close MM and it will work. A pain when I want to back something up quick though.

 

[cdogg]

FutureIsNow,
You're new here, so take this as constructive criticism. You need to include as much of the following information as possible when posting a question:

1) Make/Model of pertinent hardware (motherboard, hard drive, cdrom, etc.)

2) Version of Windows (98/ME/2000/XP)

3) In depth description of what you've tried, how long the problem's been happening, whether it's ever worked, etc.

4) Helpful to state where you've looked for assistance already - have you called their tech support, have you google-searched on the web, etc.

5) Brand names and versions of any other software that might be involved (CD Burning App, Firewall, Antivirus, etc.)


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~cdogg

"The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources."
- A. Einstein

 

[TunaBoy57]

If you are running XP, have you tried installing the latest aspi drivers?