I'm new to burning dvds for backup. I have the version of RecordNow that came with my Dell. I read through one of ScubaPete's guides and downloaded DVD Shrink and DVD Decrypter. Everything went fine with DVD Shrink, but when it was time for DVD Decrypter to kick in it said ...medium not present. I initially started with a TDK DVD-R and then I switched to a Sony DVD+R, because I read where it could be the media I'm using, but got the same message. What am I doing wrong?
Are you sure you have a dvd burner? Whats the make and model # Are their updated versions of firmware available? Does device manager see your burner?
Do not think the DVD Shrink and DVD Decrypter have problems - have used both for 500 burns plus. Think the error may be operator or harware/system malfunction. Read some guides.
Yes, I do have a burner. Here is the make and model# JLMS DVD-ROM XJ-HD166. I am not familiar with firmware. The device manager does recognize the burner. I thought this was the problem and solution, but I guess not:
updating your firmware will bring your burner up to date with the latest different media available you can use NERO INFO TOOL to scan your drive.to see if it will BURN DVD/CD are you sure this is a burner??.if i am mistaken i think this a dvd rom drive for playing dvd only and WILL NOT burn dvd i beg your pardon if i am wrong with regards hursty
Just went to the manufacter site and your drive is not a burner. 16X MAX DVD-ROM DRIVE XJ-HD165x and XJ-HD166 Features 16X DVD-ROM & 48X CD-ROM with Pure-CAV Technology E-IDE Interface, Support all PIO, MW-DMA, Ultra-DMA Mode 2 ( 33.3 MB/sec ) Conform to DVD-Multi Standard, Access all CD Family & DVD Family Media Supporting Power Saving Function SMART-X® Technology Support High Speed Digital Audio Extraction (DAE) & High Speed VCD Data Extraction Supporting Plug & Play ; Emergency Manual Eject High Speed DVD/CD Playback Technology to Improve Playability Easy-Tray® Design for Both Horizontally & Vertically Use Gear-Driven Tray Loading Mechanism to Improve Reliability ABS® Auto Balance System Mechanisam to Reduce Vibration & Noise Specifications Speed : DVD-ROM 16X ( 6.4X ~ 16X ) CD-ROM 48X ( 20X ~ 48X ) Interface : ATAPI-E/IDE Sustained Transfer Rate : Support up to Ultra-DMA Mode 2 ( 33.3 MB/sec ) Burst Transfer Rate : DVD-ROM 8600~21600 KB/sec CD-ROM 3000~7200 KB/sec Here is the link at Jlms.com http://www.jlms.com.tw/new_p_E/jlms_165X.htm
