Dvd writer help!!!!

hey guys i have a dvd+r in my computer. it was working perfect, but now it's giving me err. that please insert blank media. i try all blank cd's to write on it.pls help.

 

Not much information there. What is the make and model of your burner? Do you have the latest firmware installed? What type and brand of media are you trying to burn? What program are you using when trying to burn?

 

try uninstalling the drive/IDE controllers in device manager reboot and let window reinstall it.

also try a firmware update

 

how do i update the firmware. or how can i check the firmware that which firmware i'm using right now.

 

check here

http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_all.php

 

i can burn dvd but i cannot burn cd.

 

Were you unable to answer the questions in my post?

 

i'm using HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GWA4164B, it is hitachi dvd rom. i updated firmware yesterday from dell.com. i tried to burn data and music cd, but not working. i tried to use nero and sonic programme to burn. i can burn dvd not cd-r or cdrw. help me.

 

You could try a lens cleaner or compressed air to clean it out, but your burner may be headed south.

 

it might be somthing else cuz i can burn dvd. if there was a burner problem, i cannot burn the dvd.

 

what brand(s) of CD-R is not working?

 

There are two separate lasers in your burner. The one for CD burning may have burned out. :wink:

 

yes thats very possible