Windows 7 CD Burn

powderday said:

OK fellas, I trust your word, as you certainly appear more learned than me about these matters -
If it can only read cd's, is there a work around?

>Will a free CD burner program like CD Burner XP, or some other burn software work?

>Perhaps installing a different driver that is compatible with my machine??

>> Or, is it such that any hopes of burning a cd on my machine is not a viable option? Thanks for your feedback and time!

There are no workarounds. DVD-ROM are simply incapable of writing to discs. You have two options:

• Replaced the internal DVD-ROM drive with one that can read/write CDs and DVDs.
• Get an external drive that can read/write CDs and DVDs. They plug into a USB port.

BTW, since my laptop doesn't even have a CD/DVD drive I bought an external drive that can read/write CDs and DVDs. It plugs into a USB port.

Thanks so much for the feedback - it seems the easiest option is to get an external unit that reads/writes cd /dvd -
I found this unit, Laurensensory external cd/dvd read/write, and it comes with great reviews, so will purchase -

Thanks again, you all have been a great help; very much appreciated!!!!

powderday said:

Thanks so much for the feedback - it seems the easiest option is to get an external unit that reads/writes cd /dvd -
I found this unit, Laurensensory external cd/dvd read/write, and it comes with great reviews, so will purchase -

Thanks again, you all have been a great help; very much appreciated!!!!

This type of external DVD was designed for a laptop so comes with a short USB cable. If this cable is too short for you then you will have to find a way to deal with that. For example, use a USB extender cable.

Are you buying at Amazon? If so, the you have 30 days to exchange the drive or get a refund. I suggest you try out the drive ASAP to make sure you can burn a CD or DVD. If it doesn't work out then return it for a refund.

SIW2 said:

I think somebody in the feedback says it doesn't work with an extender.

The reviewer didn't say how long or how good a cable they were using. Since the OP will be using the external DVD with a desktop computer a short USB extension cable might be needed.

I assume this was provided by the manufacturer for the Amazon listing:

Tips when you have problems with this usb cd rom drive external
* If you think the data cable is too short, try using an extension cable < 3ft.

Thanks, the review says it has an 8" cable - my Dell tower has USB ports on the back, so it can sit beside the tower on my desk - Should be no problem at all - Thanks for the Intel and feedback!