Could this be a BIOS problem?

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Hey all.

I recently upgraded to Win7 from Vista. Suddenly, after the upgrade, my CD-DVD burner no longer burns cds (and i assume it no longer burns dvd, though i haven't checked). However, it can still read CD's and play DVD's with no problems. It just can't write.

I checked and the drivers are all up-to-date and the only thing that has changed with my PC is that it was upgraded to Win7. It seems too hard to believe that the drive would just out of the blue stop being able to write.

Now, I've noticed that Dell has a newer BIOS available for my board. Is it possible that this is a BIOS related issue?

Thanks in advance folks,
Eamon
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Home Ultimate 64-Bit, Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx, Windows XP
CPU
Pentium i7 @fast
Memory
6GB DDR3 @fast
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ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series (512mb) / ATI TV Wonder 650PCIe
Sound Card
Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
32" VIZIO HDTV
Screen Resolution
1080p @super sharp
Hard Drives
Internal 500GB @7200rpm and not big enough cache
External 500GB @7200rpm and not big enough cache
Cooling
My apartment's AC / Chicago Winters
Keyboard
LG Bluetooth
Mouse
LG Bluetooth
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~21.50Mb/S Down, ~3.5Mb/S Up
are you burning with 3rd party software or using windows 7?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP dv6519tx
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
1.80 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor T7100
Memory
3 gig ddr2
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
15.4” WXGA High Definition BrightView Widescreen
Screen Resolution
1280 x 800
Hard Drives
Hitachi 320 GB (5400 rpm)
PSU
90 W AC Power Adapter
Cooling
Kitchen plate under the lappy
Keyboard
101 key compatible
Mouse
Touch Pad with On/Off button and dedicated vertical Scroll
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Three Wireless internet prepaid using E160G USB dongle
At any rate it would NOT be a BIOS issue...
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self-Built
OS
Vista Ultimate X64/ Windows 7 Dual-boot
CPU
Q6600
Motherboard
ASUS P5K
Memory
4G OCZ PC2 8500 Platinum
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA 8800GTS Vid Card
Hard Drives
500G Seagate SATA
200G Seagate SATA
100G WD Caviar SATA
80G WD Caviar IDE
PSU
OCZ Elite 800W PSU
Case
RaidMax Smilodon Case
@Pusspa: both.
@patio: very well, then... worth a shot; much cheaper fix ;)
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Home Ultimate 64-Bit, Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx, Windows XP
CPU
Pentium i7 @fast
Memory
6GB DDR3 @fast
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series (512mb) / ATI TV Wonder 650PCIe
Sound Card
Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
32" VIZIO HDTV
Screen Resolution
1080p @super sharp
Hard Drives
Internal 500GB @7200rpm and not big enough cache
External 500GB @7200rpm and not big enough cache
Cooling
My apartment's AC / Chicago Winters
Keyboard
LG Bluetooth
Mouse
LG Bluetooth
Internet Speed
~21.50Mb/S Down, ~3.5Mb/S Up
Have you tried updating the drive's firmware?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Built
OS
Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista 64, Windows 7 RC 64
CPU
AMD Phemon 9600 BE @ 2.6GHz
Motherboard
ECS A780GM-A
Memory
Corsair XMS 2*1 GB DDR2 800
Graphics Card(s)
HIS HD4650 512MB DDR2
Sound Card
IDT on-board chip
Monitor(s) Displays
ASUS VK193D 19" LCD
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024
Hard Drives
2 WD 500GB SATA II HDs
PSU
Apevia 500 Watt
Case
hec
Cooling
Stock Cooling HSF
Keyboard
Microsoft Natural Multimedia Keyboard (PS/2)
Mouse
Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical (PS/2)
Internet Speed
Broadband 10 Mbps
How old is this drive ? ?
They don't make them like they used to...
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self-Built
OS
Vista Ultimate X64/ Windows 7 Dual-boot
CPU
Q6600
Motherboard
ASUS P5K
Memory
4G OCZ PC2 8500 Platinum
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA 8800GTS Vid Card
Hard Drives
500G Seagate SATA
200G Seagate SATA
100G WD Caviar SATA
80G WD Caviar IDE
PSU
OCZ Elite 800W PSU
Case
RaidMax Smilodon Case
You can try clicking "Autoplay" in the Control Panel (icon view).
Scroll down to Blank DVD and CD and see what you have as the default for burning.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Three desktops and one laptop with good specs..
OS
Vista and now 7 in 32 and 64 bit.
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