Problem dvd-rw turns to cd drive when disc inserted?

Somehow after rebooting my computer from the start due to errors the Dvd rw is fine but now I have burning with Shrink and Decrypter and it seems the movie is successful in burning but when playing it on the DVD nothing happens. a disc error appears. I am using Maxell, sony and Tdk +r disc. The dvd rw is a sony dru-710a burner. Any help will be appreciate, I am creating many coasters

 

I had the same problem with my pioneer burner. Tried restore, made sure everything was updated, etc. I even removed the drives, checked all connections, blew them out with compressed air, no dice. Finally just replaced the stupid thing and have had no probs since. Probably had done 5-600 burns on it, so I guess I can't complain too much.

 

thanks I am doing that. Order a Benq and should be here in a few days. I bought the Sony in Jan 05. maybe I can return it as damage goods.

 

well i have found a solution to my problem i now use vcd gear to turn my movie files into a mpg file and then burn it with nero and nero now actually accepts the movie file now but if u dont have nero use DivToDvd after u've used vcd gear and after DivToDvd finishes changing the files it will ask you to insert a empty disc if you want it to burn it for you and insert and empty disc and press okay and it will start to burn it for you this worked for me try it and write back to tell me if it worked or not

 

I am a neebie at this. How do I go about changing it to a vcd movie to mpeg? Isn't a VCD movie only about 75 minutes?

 

Similar thing. I have just replaced my CD/DVD+-RW drive with an LG GSA-4163BA dual layer Rewriter, which is only recognised as a DVD or CD drive. Have tried everything mentioned previously except nero info tool, which wont work. It downloads and unzips OK but when I run it it gets part way through and crashes. Have sent a web-mail to techsupport@nero 2 days ago and yesterday but had no reply (other than automated rsponse. Supplier said to return writer but will chasrge £10 + postage + VAT if not faulty. PLEASE HELP. Hard drive now full and desperate to back up data to remove it from hard drive.

 

Got a Benq 1620 pro and love it. It comes with Nero 6 and the previous recorder Sony DRU=710a has its own version. Iried burning with Nero 6 but it's reads the Sony Nero 6 and not Benq version. I have overwritten the previous version. Do I delete the Sony version totally and reinstalled the Benq's version. Any help will greatly be appreciated?

 

thanks I will give it a shot. what about delete the file or remove it from programs then rebooted. Does anyone else have a similiar problem with Nero and the DVD Rw drivers?

 

vcd gear is just the name of the program but the only problem with vcd gear is that it cant change all the files into mpeg's it can only turn bin/cue files and the other ones listed when u download it (when u open up vcd gear there is a place that says extraction / conversion and underneath it click on the drop down screen and look for ur file u have if it isnt there i cant help u and im also a newbie at this im just trying to help people by suggesting what i did i hope it works if it doesnt just write up and ill try to help u

 

Tried uninstalling, disconnecting and reconnecting unsuccessfully! Recognised new hardware as CD ROM drive and installed same drivers as previous (Microsoft 5.1.2535.0). LG state all their drivers are installed in Windows and cannot send new drivers. Nero need info tool analysis to be able to help, which crashes everytime I try to run it. Anyone got any ideas. I've only got 5 GB of hard drive left and desperate to free up hard drive space without losing data.

 

Sorted! Upgraded Nero5 to Nero6 and works a treat!!
Infotool also working now, but no longer needed.
At least I've learnt a lot in last few days and can now clear my hard drive!