New Computer Wont Read DVD's

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  1. Ph0BoLuS

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    Ok i just got a new computer a HP. It has a dvd/cd writer combo and a cd-rom, but whenever i try putting a dvd into the regular drive it wont load, and when i try to open it manually it says no disk in the drive. So i dont know how im supposed to burn dvds if my drive cant read dvd's.. Please Help
     
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    is it an actual dvd burner or just a dvd rom drive with cdr/w capabilities. what is model# of computer
     
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    the model numbers hp pavilion a741x
     
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    Hey

    Are you sure on that model? It's not on the hp site.
     
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    Thanks, for looking all that stuff up and i dont want to sound ungrateful and all but that doesnt really help.
     
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    Hey

    Your computer cannot burn DVD's.

    A DVD/CD Writer combo means it can WRITE CD's and only READ DVDs.

    The Regular CD-ROM can only READ CD's and NOT DVDs.

    So that is why you cant burn DVD's.

    You will need to purchase a DVD Burner if you want to Burn DVD's.

    CJC
     
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    Thanks, for looking all that stuff up and i dont want to sound ungrateful and all but that doesnt really help.
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    The information would have helped considerably if you did some homework and understood what you were buying before you purchased the system.

    As ddp and cjc have advised, you cannot burn DVD's with this system.
     
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    I didnt buy it my mom bought it the day after thanksgiving..i had no idea she was going to buy it.
     
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    Is Writer and Burner the same thing? because on the front of my disk drive it says HP DVD Writer/ Cd-Writer
     
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    yes, than you have a dvd burner. what does device manager show for drive & what is exact model# of computer
     
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    The exact model number is a714x and the driver shows LITE-ON DVD+RW SOHW- 822S
     
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    Hey

    If the machine is new maybe you should contact HP and see what they say.
     
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    Geez Phobolus, get it together will ya
     
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    oh yeah sorry about that
     
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    Can you guys help me step by step on how to update it? I Downloaded it and it said i have use RecordNow, or similar, to make the CD disc to run the FirmWare Update.
     
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    I updated everything but the drive still wont read DVD's. I think im gonna call them. Thanks Guys
     
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    Please let us know what you found out. I just spent a good long time with HP support. I have on older version and a different dvd writer/cd writer (hp300c). I didn't have this problem before. Mine recognizes cds but not a dvd of any kind (store bought or the dvds I burned last year). The tech thought it might be the windows sp2 causing it but couldn't work it out and then thought it might be the drive itself. Of course, she thought we could try to restore the computer as it was fresh out of the factory and start from scratch (not my first choice).
     
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    Hi Ph0Bolus, What type blank dvd media are you trying to use? If they are -R blanks I don't think you drive can use them. You listed it as a Lite-On +R burner. Could this be your problem???

    Jerry
     
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