DVD Writer

creed2981 · 02-06-2008, 11:27 PM

Have a dvd writer model LG GSA-H10A as an external USB drive and whenever I put a blank DVD-R disk in it reads it as if I put in a blank CD. A window pops asking me what I want to do for a blank cd (i.e create a cd with iTunes, windows media player etc.). I open my computer and it says CD Drive E: but the picture of the disk says DVD-R so it sees it in a way as the DVD-R. Then when I try to click the drive it says "E:\ is not accessible. Incorrect Function."

I can watch dvds, burn cds, and play cds from the drive. I updated the firmware also. I tried using different usb ports and same issue. I have had this dvd burner for about 3 yrs and it did work before but i hadnt used it in like a year and now it wont work.

I am running windows XP with all updates so far.

PC eye · 02-07-2008, 01:19 AM

You open a drive with a blank disk in it like you would for one with data already on it. The preburned like store bought or one already burned will be ready for viewing. Windows is properly detecting the blank media with the prompt for making a choice there showing both drive and disk are good.

creed2981 · 02-07-2008, 01:46 AM

yes but it pops up asking me what i want to do for a cd ,not a dvd and when i go to my computer and double click the e drive which is this drive it says the error.

PC eye · 02-07-2008, 03:42 AM

The popup can simply be checked off to do nothing there. One thing that caused a similar problem was a floppy drive lately where no floppy could be read or disk seen found to be the data cable. You might need to see a new cable if the drive itself is not the problem.

StrangleHold · 02-07-2008, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by creed2981

Have a dvd writer model LG GSA-H10A as an external USB drive and whenever I put a blank DVD-R disk in it reads it as if I put in a blank CD. A window pops asking me what I want to do for a blank cd (i.e create a cd with iTunes, windows media player etc.). I open my computer and it says CD Drive E: but the picture of the disk says DVD-R so it sees it in a way as the DVD-R. Then when I try to click the drive it says "E:\ is not accessible. Incorrect Function."

I can watch dvds, burn cds, and play cds from the drive. I updated the firmware also. I tried using different usb ports and same issue. I have had this dvd burner for about 3 yrs and it did work before but i hadnt used it in like a year and now it wont work.

I am running windows XP with all updates so far.

What program where you using to burn a DVD, XP doesnt have built in DVD burning capabilities. You will have to get some DVD burning software.

creed2981 · 02-07-2008, 04:27 AM

nero 7 ultra

StrangleHold · 02-07-2008, 04:43 AM

Does Nero detect a blank DVD and burn to it?

PC eye · 02-07-2008, 05:30 AM

After closing out the automatic popup and opening an explorer window to browse a blank disk in the dvd burner(Vista here) the screen capture here shows what Windows will then display.

The new version has it's own writer built into it. simply clicking on the link for the drive in the left column brings that up. When XP is booted into I would simply see a blank windows when going to browse the drive with a blank in it. If Nero reports a need for a blank disk while one is in the drive probably needs replacing.

StrangleHold · 02-07-2008, 01:14 PM

He running XP not Vista!

PC eye · 02-07-2008, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StrangleHold

He running XP not Vista!

I'm well aware of that!

The image there shows what is seen with the new version over was commonly seen with XP.

02-06-2008, 11:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
creed2981 New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 11	DVD Writer - Incorrect Function error Have a dvd writer model LG GSA-H10A as an external USB drive and whenever I put a blank DVD-R disk in it reads it as if I put in a blank CD. A window pops asking me what I want to do for a blank cd (i.e create a cd with iTunes, windows media player etc.). I open my computer and it says CD Drive E: but the picture of the disk says DVD-R so it sees it in a way as the DVD-R. Then when I try to click the drive it says "E:\ is not accessible. Incorrect Function." I can watch dvds, burn cds, and play cds from the drive. I updated the firmware also. I tried using different usb ports and same issue. I have had this dvd burner for about 3 yrs and it did work before but i hadnt used it in like a year and now it wont work. I am running windows XP with all updates so far.

02-07-2008, 01:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 19,279	You open a drive with a blank disk in it like you would for one with data already on it. The preburned like store bought or one already burned will be ready for viewing. Windows is properly detecting the blank media with the prompt for making a choice there showing both drive and disk are good. __________________ Turning the Tongue into a Device Controller http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Sma...ory?id=5647175 Is EBay going out of the Auction Business? http://abcnews.go.com/Business/story?id=5626840&page=1

02-07-2008, 03:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 19,279	The popup can simply be checked off to do nothing there. One thing that caused a similar problem was a floppy drive lately where no floppy could be read or disk seen found to be the data cable. You might need to see a new cable if the drive itself is not the problem. __________________ Turning the Tongue into a Device Controller http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Sma...ory?id=5647175 Is EBay going out of the Auction Business? http://abcnews.go.com/Business/story?id=5626840&page=1

02-07-2008, 04:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
StrangleHold Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In a realm of unknown Wonders Posts: 7,155	Does Nero detect a blank DVD and burn to it? __________________ The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his. George S. Patton, Jr.

02-07-2008, 05:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 19,279	After closing out the automatic popup and opening an explorer window to browse a blank disk in the dvd burner(Vista here) the screen capture here shows what Windows will then display. The new version has it's own writer built into it. simply clicking on the link for the drive in the left column brings that up. When XP is booted into I would simply see a blank windows when going to browse the drive with a blank in it. If Nero reports a need for a blank disk while one is in the drive probably needs replacing. __________________ Turning the Tongue into a Device Controller http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Sma...ory?id=5647175 Is EBay going out of the Auction Business? http://abcnews.go.com/Business/story?id=5626840&page=1

02-07-2008, 01:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
creed2981 New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 11	yes but it pops up asking me what i want to do for a cd ,not a dvd and when i go to my computer and double click the e drive which is this drive it says the error.

02-07-2008, 04:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
creed2981 New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 11	nero 7 ultra

02-07-2008, 01:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
StrangleHold Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In a realm of unknown Wonders Posts: 7,155	He running XP not Vista! __________________ The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his. George S. Patton, Jr.

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