my computer (targa) will not recogise a new blank dvd-rw or any other format discs only blank cds when i want to burn from windows media player or nero 3 essentials,when i insert the blank disc my drive cannot recognise th disc and when i try to burn frm my media player it tells me to insert a a disc into the drive when i already have it inserted,i have tried sony philips panasonic but nothing happens yet everything is ok when i put in a blank cd for burning i can write onto the audio disc,my computer has two drawers,one for dvd player and the other for dvd writer,tried both but nothing happens when i insert the blank dvd for burning film to disc,can somebody please tell me what is wrong or what can i do to resolve this problem,i am fairly new to computers ,thank you.
Download and install Imgburn. With no disk in the burner, run Imgburn and elect to 'Write files/folders to disc' http://www.afterdawn.com/software/cdr_software/cdr_tools/imgburn.cfm The letter that identifies a valid burner should be shown (mine is 'E'). If there is no burner identified, then stop. Insert a blank DVD. Click on the 'Device' tab. The blank disk should be recognized and information about it should be shown. If the disk is recognized, either open or drag a file onto the window (a small image .jpg or .bmp or text file) Set the burning speed to a moderate setting and click the button to burn. If the disk burns ok, use Windows Explorer to examine it and test the file.
