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Can't get DVD-R or DVD+R to load

Discussion in 'DVDR' started by drtysnchz, Apr 22, 2005.

  1. drtysnchz

    drtysnchz Member

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    I'm trying to back-up a couple DVD's with my new DVD X-Copy Express software. I'm able to do step 1 just fine (load the DVD and have it read it and copy it). My problem is when I get to step 2 and it asks me to put in a blank DVD. I've tried DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD RW, and none want to 'spin up' to where I can click on the START button. The green light on my CD drive just blinks for 5 seconds, then nothing. Just curious what may be the problem and if there's a solution? Thanks!
     
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    Do you have a dvd-rw drive?


    If you do have a dvd-rw drive,check it's firmware version and look for the latest version at that manufacturer's web site.

    Also check your pc's ide channels-primary and secondary- in the device manager. Make sure they are in DMA or UDMA,and not in PIO mode.
     
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    cd drive???
     
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    I just thought of this. Have you run Drive select? it is in the X-Copy prgram folder. You will need to run that so the program knows what drive to use. If you only have 1 drive it will appear as nothing happened but that is OK. Re-boot and try to copy the DVD again
     
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    I guess I should have said my 'DVD drive' - I'm pretty new at this and making my first attempt at copying a DVD. I've tried Fujijilm DVD-R, TDK DVD-R, TDK+R, and a Memorex DVD-RW. None of them have worked. My computer is a Dell laptop with a DVD Rom drive. It was sent with Sonic RecordNow burning software. With the DVD Express, I figured there wouldn't be any problem. When I put a DVD in to watch, it loads just fine, and I've been able to burn CD's with it. Just having problems with the blank media when trying to copy DVD's.
     
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    When you said my drive is a DVD-Rom drive that is not a burner drive. If that is what you have then you will not be able to burn DVD's
    Now if you accidentially made a mistake when you typed DVD-Rom then you will need to go into the Windows program files and find the folder that is 321 software folder or X-Copy folder. Inside that folder is Drive select. Just click on it.

    Make sure that drive of your can burn DVD;s
     
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