No Disc Writer could be found???

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  1. millsy07

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    Hi there, I recently installed a freecom dvd+/-RW, when using Pinnacle or nero I keep getting a message saying 'NO DISC WRITER COULD BE FOUND'. Ive done everything it says to do in the manual but still no luck.
    Any suggestions please.
    I have no problems watching dvd's etc on the new drive!
     
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    Perhaps the writer isn't supported...

    What happens when you try to select it with 'choose recorder' in Nero ?
     
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    Also what version are you using...have you updated lately ?
     
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    Hi again, Im using Pinnacle 7.0 and(nero 5.5)
    When I choose recorder the only option that is displayed is 'image recorder'
    Also, when I goto 'my computer' the original drives I had were dvd=drive E and dvdrw=drive F
    but now for some reason there is and extra drive showing up as 'INSTANT CD-DVD' which has mixed all my drives up. This drive only appeared since installing Pinnacle :-(
     
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    The extra drive an an image recorder (dummy drive) if you like.

    Is the drive a new model ?
    If so i would try updating to nero 6 before trying anything else..It may just be that it's not supported in the app..Give me the model number and i'll look it up
     
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    Right here goes, not sure if this Is what your looking for, but its the only info I have:
    FREECOM INTERNAL DVD+/-RW
    Art.Nr 210210 Rev.21521

    Thnaks so much for your time :eek:)
     
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    Ok..According to their site the freecom dvd is only supported in versions after 5.10.10.42
    which is the last one before nero 6..you probably need to upgrade...Try http://www.nero.com/us/631940730632700.html

    there is a tester there which should confirm
     
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  9. koola

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    Check your ASPI drivers are installed as programs use ASPI to communicate with Optical drives.

    Get ASPI drivers here: http://download.com.com/3000-2098-10219041.html

    If this does not solve the problem, it is then related to the software and should be taken up with that company by means of patchs/updates.

    Good Luck :D
     
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    Ok I shall try that.
    Thanks again for your time, much appreciated ;o)
     
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