DVD-RW drive won't recognize media

OKravetz · 05-11-2005, 01:24 AM

I'm using an Optorite DD0405. It usally works fine burning Khypermedia CD-Rs and Fujifilm DVD-Rs. However, this time I tried to burn a TDX CD-RW, and and it won't recognize it. My Computer changes the drive from "DVD-RW Drive" to "CD Drive" when I insert a brand new, blank disk. When I try to open this, It says the action is invalid and the disk in inaccessible. This has also happened with a few DVD-Rs that i've borrowed from friends (don't know the media type). Oh, and the firmware is the latest version: 160E

Thanks.

P.S. : Win XP Pro, Nero 6.6 among others, anything i'm forgetting?

OKravetz · 05-11-2005, 02:40 AM

apparently, i have the same problem as the guy here:

Why Wont It Boot???

as well as every other optorite owner ever. I now know not to get another optorite. But, unlike the guy above, i do not have another burner with me. So this is what i have and i need it to work.

Does anyone know a solution or know where I can find one?

diabloII · 05-11-2005, 02:46 AM

no need for double posting

btw, i dont think anyone here owns an optorite

EricB · 05-11-2005, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by OKravetz
I'm using an Optorite DD0405. It usally works fine burning Khypermedia CD-Rs and Fujifilm DVD-Rs. However, this time I tried to burn a TDX CD-RW, and and it won't recognize it. My Computer changes the drive from "DVD-RW Drive" to "CD Drive" when I insert a brand new, blank disk. When I try to open this, It says the action is invalid and the disk in inaccessible. This has also happened with a few DVD-Rs that i've borrowed from friends (don't know the media type). Oh, and the firmware is the latest version: 160E

Thanks.

P.S. : Win XP Pro, Nero 6.6 among others, anything i'm forgetting?

Don't ever, ever use Optorite. they are nothing but problems. they have a history of being problematic

OKravetz · 05-11-2005, 04:23 PM

yes, i realize this now....but it's too late.
I figured out that while the drive doesn't recognize the media, Nero will stil burn the disk succesfully, and when you put the burned disk in, the drive will recognize it

05-11-2005, 01:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
OKravetz Newb Techie Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4	DVD-RW drive won't recognize media I'm using an Optorite DD0405. It usally works fine burning Khypermedia CD-Rs and Fujifilm DVD-Rs. However, this time I tried to burn a TDX CD-RW, and and it won't recognize it. My Computer changes the drive from "DVD-RW Drive" to "CD Drive" when I insert a brand new, blank disk. When I try to open this, It says the action is invalid and the disk in inaccessible. This has also happened with a few DVD-Rs that i've borrowed from friends (don't know the media type). Oh, and the firmware is the latest version: 160E Thanks. P.S. : Win XP Pro, Nero 6.6 among others, anything i'm forgetting?

05-11-2005, 02:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
OKravetz Newb Techie Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4	same problem apparently, i have the same problem as the guy here: Why Wont It Boot??? as well as every other optorite owner ever. I now know not to get another optorite. But, unlike the guy above, i do not have another burner with me. So this is what i have and i need it to work. Does anyone know a solution or know where I can find one?

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05-11-2005, 04:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
OKravetz Newb Techie Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4	yes, i realize this now....but it's too late. I figured out that while the drive doesn't recognize the media, Nero will stil burn the disk succesfully, and when you put the burned disk in, the drive will recognize it