How do I get my DVD R/RW to work?

lostkat · 27-09-2007, 17:31

I want to back up my photos onto DVD, but Nero doesn't seem to recognise that my computer has a DVD R/RW drive, and asks for the disc (which of course I don't have) when I try to get it to detect it.

Are there any simple, small (HDD full) programmes that I can use just to make a straight back up of various photos onto DVD?

It's a LITE-ON DVDRW SOHW-1653S if it makes any difference.

I take it that XP can't do it?

leowyatt · 27-09-2007, 17:55

you used to be able to format a cdrw to act a a normal disc and just use that.

Mark · 27-09-2007, 18:16

I have a 1653S and a 1673S and I'm sure they both came with Nero, so it should work.

I think I have the disk from the 1653S if you want me to try and pull anything off it for you.

After_8 · 27-09-2007, 18:33

XP can't just drag and drop to DVDs because Microsoft didn't want to pay for the extra DVD license money. I think Vista might be able to do this.

Nero should be able to use that drive without problem, but failing that there're plenty other programs for burning discs. I sometimes use Power ISO from http://www.poweriso.com/ since it supports file types that many other programs don't. It's fairly decent, so might be worth a look for you.

Mark · 27-09-2007, 19:08

Vista can indeed. Didn't realise XP couldn't because MS didn't want to pay though.

lostkat · 01-10-2007, 21:48

Any more ideas? Preferably free ones??? Had a look at the Lite-On website and there's nothing but trial copies of Nero :/

Help??? I have a useless DVD drive here and have wasted money on DVD+R's that it doesn't look like I can use

Zirax · 01-10-2007, 22:02

Have you considered visiting some torrent sites for Nero? That should get you the latest version

Mark · 01-10-2007, 22:14

Kate, did you miss my reply? I have the same drive as you and I think I have the CD for it. I'll check tomorrow.

I have a suspicion this is the drive I sold you - I'll gladly do what I can to help.

lostkat · 01-10-2007, 22:20

Sorry Mark, didn't read it properly. Have you sold me a drive?? *forgetful* Thought I got it off Ebuyer ages ago, but could be wrong. If you have the CD and that has something on it that'll work, that'd be great. Currently trying some freeware, but it's not doing much :/

Mark · 01-10-2007, 22:23

I'm sure I did - at an OcUK UB Doo I think. That, and a case fan.

I'll see what I can find tomorrow. The drive is at work so I'm hoping the CD is there too.

27-09-2007, 17:31	#1
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	How do I get my DVD R/RW to work? I want to back up my photos onto DVD, but Nero doesn't seem to recognise that my computer has a DVD R/RW drive, and asks for the disc (which of course I don't have) when I try to get it to detect it. Are there any simple, small (HDD full) programmes that I can use just to make a straight back up of various photos onto DVD? It's a LITE-ON DVDRW SOHW-1653S if it makes any difference. I take it that XP can't do it? __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

27-09-2007, 17:55	#2
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	you used to be able to format a cdrw to act a a normal disc and just use that. __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

27-09-2007, 18:33	#4
After_8 Nice weak cup of Earl Grey Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 47	XP can't just drag and drop to DVDs because Microsoft didn't want to pay for the extra DVD license money. I think Vista might be able to do this. Nero should be able to use that drive without problem, but failing that there're plenty other programs for burning discs. I sometimes use Power ISO from http://www.poweriso.com/ since it supports file types that many other programs don't. It's fairly decent, so might be worth a look for you. __________________ "I'm happy to grow up, but I won't pretend that fun things aren't still fun out of fear of looking silly."

01-10-2007, 21:48	#6
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Any more ideas? Preferably free ones??? Had a look at the Lite-On website and there's nothing but trial copies of Nero :/ Help??? I have a useless DVD drive here and have wasted money on DVD+R's that it doesn't look like I can use __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

01-10-2007, 22:20	#9
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Sorry Mark, didn't read it properly. Have you sold me a drive?? forgetful Thought I got it off Ebuyer ages ago, but could be wrong. If you have the CD and that has something on it that'll work, that'd be great. Currently trying some freeware, but it's not doing much :/ __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

27-09-2007, 18:16	#3
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I have a 1653S and a 1673S and I'm sure they both came with Nero, so it should work. I think I have the disk from the 1653S if you want me to try and pull anything off it for you.

27-09-2007, 19:08	#5
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Vista can indeed. Didn't realise XP couldn't because MS didn't want to pay though.

01-10-2007, 22:02	#7
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	Have you considered visiting some torrent sites for Nero? That should get you the latest version

01-10-2007, 22:14	#8
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Kate, did you miss my reply? I have the same drive as you and I think I have the CD for it. I'll check tomorrow. I have a suspicion this is the drive I sold you - I'll gladly do what I can to help.

01-10-2007, 22:23	#10
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I'm sure I did - at an OcUK UB Doo I think. That, and a case fan. I'll see what I can find tomorrow. The drive is at work so I'm hoping the CD is there too.