xp-not recognising dvd writer

[simonstevens35]

hi there,
I have just purchased a Sony DW-U14A OEM DVD Writer. Xp seemed to install the drive without any problems, using xps default drivers.

When opening up Nero to write a DVD, all dvd possiblities are greyed out. When I select 'choose a recorder' the drive doesnt appear. Also, in 'My Computer', when a blank DVD+R is inserted, the icon shows a CD and not a DVD icon. The Drive is ok with reading - I can happily watched a DVD using Power DVD.

I have tried the sony website for drivers, but to no avail.

Any help would be greatly appreciated,

Thanks,
simonstevens35

 

[linney]

See if there are any clues here?

DVD RW not burning
thread779-814287

311455 - You Cannot View the Files on a Disc After You Replace a CD-R or CD-RW Drive with a DVD or CD-ROM Drive

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;311455&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

DVD not recognized

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q309321