Windows 7 not reading blank cd/dvd, but other programs will....

Hi,
You might also explain a little more with what you're trying to do
As far as I know windows can't read what is blank or empty disk ?
So walk us through what you're doing exactly

If you're saying windows senses no disk is inserted check your autoplay settings but again autoplay would want to open the disk in something to play/ read the contents of which none exist :/

Hi,
Well once again if you're wanting to burn something you would need to do it in a program.
By selecting the files/ folders... and click on burn whether it's music..... :/
After selecting burn you'll be prompted for the type of burn Data/ DVD and to insert a disk.

I have a idea.

When Windows 7 ask you to format the DVD and you do format the DVD will things work properly and burn your what ever you are trying to burn.

What are you trying to burn to a CD/DVD?

Am I on the same page or am I lost.

I'm not all that up to date with burning stuff but I do know formatting a disk before selecting what type of burn will end up with a disk that is not empty anymore because windows just formatted it
Then you'll get the famous insert blank disk popup when you do finally chose the burn type

I personally do all burning in Linux with kb3 because it works but is not physic I do have to open it and select the files first

I also am not a expert. In a years time I might burn 5 DVD. Just free programs i down load off the net. All I do is insert the disc and format it to NTSF or Fat32 and burn away.

I have never burned music or movies. I buy that kind of stuff.