computer doesnt read dvd-r, only dvd+r???

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chunkitron3030

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ok guys, i have never had any trouble with my sony drx-710ul external dvd burner and all my software with it until recently.

apparently as i was trying to install a usb 2.0 host controller driver, it did something to my dvd burner driver, and now it does not read or recognize dvd-r, but it will burn and read dvd+r. i burn all my stuff on -r and have bought 3 different types of dvd-rs, and none work, so it is not media. i tried some random +r's i had laying around, and they burn great. but no luck with -r.

let me know what i need to do to get my burner to recognize dvd-rs again. i tried a firmware update, and it says it cant find my drive, but it is there. any suggestions????
 
The usb install will not have affected the firmware in the dvd drive (if it has, patent the procedure).

Have you looked in Device Manager to see the status of the drive, properties etc? You could try uninstalling the drive and reinstalling. The drivers will be reloaded.

Starman*
 
ok guys i figured it out. what i did was installed a vt6202 usb 2.0 driver, uninstalled it, then reinstalled it. that didnt seem to do much, so i ran a firmware update for a different but close model to my drx-710ul, and ran a firmware update for a 710dru-a or something close to that but it was for windows 98 se only, but i ran it anyways. restarted the pc, and it finally shows that it is a dvd-r drive again instead of just a "cd-rom" drive. i am running a program now to see if it will write or even recognize a dvd-r disc again, i will keep you posted.:eek:
 
If you are updating firmware "something close" is a really bad idea. I don't know if there are any checks/interlocks to prevent uploading of the wrong firmware but if you install the wrong set, the drive will most likely be toast.

Starman*
 
well its working good as new, so apparantly it was "close enough" to work. i know the risks of updating firmware, but it was a last resort kind of thing for me, and luckily it worked. i will keep you guys posted as to if it messes up sometime soon...
 
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