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  1. Posts : 473
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       #11

    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.
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       #12

    powderday said:
    If it can only read cd's, is there a work around?
    If you are on a tight budget they are cheap as chips second hand. couple of examples if you have 980 tower

    ASUS DRW-24D5MT Internal 24x SATA DVD CD Re-Writer Optical Drive 4893433129921 | eBay

    Asus DRW-24D5MT 24x SATA DVD Writer with M-Disk Support, Black - Clearance 4893433129921 | eBay

    or 16.99 new
    ASUS DRW-24D5MT OEM DVD Writer Optical Drive - 90DD01Y0-B10010 | CCL

    or you could pick up old cheap machine ( or find one at the dump ) and scavenge the dvddrive out of it.
    Last edited by SIW2; 4 Weeks Ago at 09:24.
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  3. Posts : 8
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    Thread Starter
       #13

    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!!!!
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  4. Posts : 473
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       #14

    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.
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  5. Posts : 16,433
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       #15

    I think somebody in the feedback says it doesn't work with an extender.
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  6. Posts : 473
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       #16

    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.
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  7. Posts : 8
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    Thread Starter
       #17

    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!
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