Trouble burning files to dvd+r (and or dvd-r) discs.

[fox64]

I'm trying to find out if I can burn files to dvd+r discs on a computer that I have.
I put a blank DVD+R disk in to test if it can burn files to DVD+R and it acted like it only wrote CD disks or something.

The computer has XP.
when I go to "My Computer" it has a drive called "DVD-RW Drive (E)" "CD Drive".

When I go to "Device Manager" and click on "DVD/CD-ROM drives" under it appears "HP DVD writer 740b".
(On the PC it has a sticker that says something about "LightScribe".)

With this is it possible to Write files to DVD+R and or DVD-R disks?
Is "DVD-RW Drive (E)" where you would write/burn dvdr disks or would you have to use some other programe?

 

[Agent Smith]

XP does not burn DVD's natively, only CDs. Windows Vista and up burns DVDs natively, though I never tried it as I always used Imgburn. Give Imgburn a try, but make sure you chose custom install as there might be open candy you need to opt out of. Never had the issue myself, but I heard it's there on other forums. Perhaps it's due to my old version.

InfraRecorder is another option.

http://infrarecorder.org/?page_id=5

http://www.imgburn.com/

 

[MyCattMaxx]

Other than what Agent Smith said, the HP DVD writer 740b is junk.
I bought one new a few years back because it was cheap $$.
Worked OK for awhile then quit burning/playing DVDs.
After searching the web I found it is a common problem with that model.
I recommend you buy a replacement if you want to work with DVDs.

 

[fox64]

Cool thanks.

Yep, I have read bad stuff about HP DVD writer 740b.

So is this just a matter of software? Is the computer physically able to burn dvd+r discs, does it have the hardware?

I was reading about external dvd+r burners, would this be necessary or is it just a mater of using/having the rite software/program?


P.S.
Sorry for the lateness of my reply.

 

[johnb35]

You need software that will burn dvd's since you are using XP operating system. Don't use external, they are slower with the usb interface, just get an internal one.