CD Burner not working

xkustoms · 11-06-2006, 04:13 AM

I built my computer about a month ago. I havent used the CD Burner until tonight. Everytime I put in a blank cd to burn it the program tells me to insert a disc. I looked to see if the burner is working and in the hardware manager it says that it is working properly. I used three different programs just to make sure it wasnt the program... any help? THANKS

**The_Other_One** · 11-06-2006, 04:33 AM

What programs are you using? What kind of disks are you using(brand, type, etc)

PC eye · 11-06-2006, 04:44 AM

If you have only tried one blank disk the first thing is "do not panic" but be prepared for the occasional "frisbie toss"!

You probably have a bad disk that can't be read. Even with the better brands of media there always seems to be that one out of a large pack or two that is ready to be tossed. I see that enough here when backing a drive.

xkustoms · 11-06-2006, 05:04 AM

Program: Burn4Free Downloaded from Downloads.com with a lot of good reviews.

Burner: Samsung CD-R/RW SW25-2S R902

Any help is appreciated... I think I may have the wrong driver... I am looking into that right now.

It says my driver is: c:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys

I think that is wrong... please help still thanks...

If someone already knows that that is the wrong driver... let me know where to download another driver. thanks

**The_Other_One** · 11-06-2006, 05:47 AM

You don't need drivers for burners.

As PC Eye mentioned, try some other disks. And try some other software, too. Deepburner is a great free CD burning program.

xkustoms · 11-06-2006, 06:36 AM

Downloaded Deep Burner....

When I go to burn a CD it says Drive is not ready... now I am for sure it is the drive. I dont think it is installed right or something is wrong. I know it work because it came from my last computer. please help. I need to make data disks and music diskss by tomorrow because I am reinstalling windows.

xkustoms · 11-06-2006, 06:47 AM

Ok problem update... I was looking on deep burner while the cd was trying to burn and it says this:
drive is not a writing drive...

It is though. weird...

xkustoms · 11-06-2006, 07:27 AM

now it says that is a writing drive... it just keeps saying drive is not ready... can I have some help please! Thanks

PC eye · 11-06-2006, 09:13 AM

I'm just wondering if you have the drive's jumper set correctly. Did you install the drive yourself. If it is plugged in at the end of the ide cable the jumper should b at the master or MA setting. If the middle connector was used the slave or SL position has to be set. I also had some problems with DeepBurner. Check the cable used as well as where the jumper is set. Another freeware that has worked well here is BurnOn. You download the free version at http://www.download.com/BurnOn-CD-DV...-10434785.html

xkustoms · 11-07-2006, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PC eye

I'm just wondering if you have the drive's jumper set correctly. Did you install the drive yourself. If it is plugged in at the end of the ide cable the jumper should b at the master or MA setting. If the middle connector was used the slave or SL position has to be set. I also had some problems with DeepBurner. Check the cable used as well as where the jumper is set. Another freeware that has worked well here is BurnOn. You download the free version at http://www.download.com/BurnOn-CD-DV...-10434785.html

The jumper for the CDR was not correct and I changed it. I have it set to slave now. Now the CDR will not show up in my computer... I guess I am just going to have to take it down and get fixed by someone where I live.. thanks for the help guys.

11-06-2006, 04:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
xkustoms Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 39	CD Burner not working I built my computer about a month ago. I havent used the CD Burner until tonight. Everytime I put in a blank cd to burn it the program tells me to insert a disc. I looked to see if the burner is working and in the hardware manager it says that it is working properly. I used three different programs just to make sure it wasnt the program... any help? THANKS

11-06-2006, 04:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 24 Posts: 12,382	What programs are you using? What kind of disks are you using(brand, type, etc) __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

11-06-2006, 05:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 24 Posts: 12,382	You don't need drivers for burners. As PC Eye mentioned, try some other disks. And try some other software, too. Deepburner is a great free CD burning program. __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

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11-06-2006, 04:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 20,519	If you have only tried one blank disk the first thing is "do not panic" but be prepared for the occasional "frisbie toss"! You probably have a bad disk that can't be read. Even with the better brands of media there always seems to be that one out of a large pack or two that is ready to be tossed. I see that enough here when backing a drive.

11-06-2006, 05:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
xkustoms Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 39	Program: Burn4Free Downloaded from Downloads.com with a lot of good reviews. Burner: Samsung CD-R/RW SW25-2S R902 Any help is appreciated... I think I may have the wrong driver... I am looking into that right now. It says my driver is: c:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys I think that is wrong... please help still thanks... If someone already knows that that is the wrong driver... let me know where to download another driver. thanks

11-06-2006, 06:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
xkustoms Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 39	Downloaded Deep Burner.... When I go to burn a CD it says Drive is not ready... now I am for sure it is the drive. I dont think it is installed right or something is wrong. I know it work because it came from my last computer. please help. I need to make data disks and music diskss by tomorrow because I am reinstalling windows.

11-06-2006, 06:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
xkustoms Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 39	Ok problem update... I was looking on deep burner while the cd was trying to burn and it says this: drive is not a writing drive... It is though. weird...

11-06-2006, 07:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
xkustoms Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 39	now it says that is a writing drive... it just keeps saying drive is not ready... can I have some help please! Thanks

11-06-2006, 09:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 20,519	I'm just wondering if you have the drive's jumper set correctly. Did you install the drive yourself. If it is plugged in at the end of the ide cable the jumper should b at the master or MA setting. If the middle connector was used the slave or SL position has to be set. I also had some problems with DeepBurner. Check the cable used as well as where the jumper is set. Another freeware that has worked well here is BurnOn. You download the free version at http://www.download.com/BurnOn-CD-DV...-10434785.html