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November 14th, 2006 19:00

Cd drive doesnt recognize blank CD-R's

Just got it working properly again, but now drive doesnt read/burn blank 700mb CD-R,...will read and write to DVD CD-R's but only blinks and causes pc to freeze when regular CD-R's are inserted and then when attempting to eject,.....dimension 3100

November 23rd, 2006 16:00

i have a dimension 3100 and i am using various cd discs, (memorex, maxell, etc.)
 
The firmwares dont work,....there is no recording or DLA setting in the properties,......
 
Again, the drive will not read/burn data discs but will read/burn dvd discs,....please help

November 23rd, 2006 20:00

ok,..i see the recording tab in the dvd-rw properties,......now what?

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November 23rd, 2006 22:00

Try running the CD burning wizard.

November 23rd, 2006 23:00

there is no such option in the recording window

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November 26th, 2006 11:00

Ok, Osprey4, sorry I haven't responded. Been away for a couple of days. Anyway....

I followed your instructions exactly. Once I clicked on "Write files to CD" I received the "Welcome to CD Writing Wizard" screen (the one where you can name the CD). I clicked next and I immediately (as in the drive doesn't even sound like it tries to read the CD) get a screen that says "There is no disc in the drive. Please insert a writeable CD into drive D:\."

I've been using Sony CD-R 80 min. discs. I also tried Memorex CD-R 80 min.

Thank you for your continued help.

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November 26th, 2006 22:00

I'm going to say it's the drive at this point. A new DVD burner from Newegg.com will cost around $35 shipped.

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November 27th, 2006 10:00

Unfortunately, i had a feeling that's where this was headed.

Thanks again for your assistance.
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