DVD Burning help....

[Noom]

Ok first thing HI! I'm new to this so i'm sorry if i've posted incorrectly!
I have this problem with DVD Drive.
Please click the link it took me ages to put it up on there
Re: ts-h492c - HP Support Forum - 3282889
SORRRRRRRRY if links aren't allowed on here!
Please HELP ME :'(

 

[AddRAM]

A dvd burner doesn`t just change from a dvd burner to a cd only burner.

What is the exact make and model of the dvd burner ?

 

[Noom]

Thanks for a quick reply
It says on the sticker ( on top of the burner ) TSSTcorp ts-h492c.
I've used it before burning back ups, I don't know why it won't let me burn DVDs anymore.

 

[AddRAM]

The description says that a TSST TS-H492C DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive is a dvd player and a cd re writable drive, not a dvd burner.

 

[Noom]

The description says that a TSST TS-H492C DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive is a dvd player and a cd re writable drive, not a dvd burner.

It does but I have burned DVDDL -R before and DVDS CD-R ?
Any ideas mate?

 

[AddRAM]

And it has the correct icons on the front of the dvd drive ? And you still have the same burning software installed ?

 

[Noom]

Yeah, that's why I posted a picture on that other forum of Nero info tool and what my computer says it isn't?
Doesn't a DVD player/burner have a EEPROM? Anyway to reflash it or rewright it?

 

[AddRAM]

Ya you can update the firmware, if possible.

That Nero info tool shot shows red x`s under the W meaning it doesn`t write, where as mine shows green check marks below the W

 

[Noom]

This is the problem I have lol
I have burned DVDs before with it and I don't know why I can't now.

 

[AddRAM]

I have about a dozen of them, here you can have one

But seriously, it looks like you`ll have to buy one, they are cheap

I have about 10 good ones, but they are all IDE

I`ll replace my sata dvd burner with a Blu-Ray combo player someday, but for now I have no use for one.

This one does it all.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136250

 

[Noom]

Thanks I'll just pop round and pick it up xD
I am soon ( getting a ihas drive ) but I wanted this to work a little longer though

 

[Layback Bear]

I'm not sure if this will help but take a read through.

Driver Details | Dell US

 

[Noom]

No that didn't help mate but thanks for the info.......This might be a silly question to some but, i've been asking around in the deepness of the net and i read a part that says a "cd/dvd ( ANY TYPE ) can be crossed flashed to another burner"
I can provide links but i just wondered if i can sort it this way and if you guys had any thoughts on this?

 

[AddRAM]

What ?

 

[Britton30]

No it's not possible to change firmware on a CD/R drive to make it a DVD/R. The drives that burn CDs and DVD both have 2 extra lasers inside them.