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Discussions tagged with blank media focus on Windows computers failing to recognize or burn blank CDs and DVDs. Users report issues after upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 8.1 Pro, or on new builds running Windows 7, where drives detect blank media as empty or prompt to insert a disc. Troubleshooting steps include updating firmware, checking drivers, and using third-party burning software like Nero. The tag also covers creating video DVDs in Linux using DeVeDe, which produces ISO files for burning. Common themes are drive recognition problems, error messages about blank media, and solutions for burning discs across different Windows versions.
  1. JoseDB

    Windows 8 Upgraded computer to windows 8.1 Pro. Unable to burn DVD/CDs.

    Upgraded computer to Windows 8.1 Pro from Windows XP. Unable to burn DVD/CDs. Does not recognize blank media. No error messages given other than Insert blank media.
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    How To: Make Dvds In Linux, Should be useful for all Distros

    1. Download Link Removed - Invalid URL. This program will allow you to take a movie in .avi or .mp4 format, and turn it into a .iso that you can burn to a disc and watch in any DVD player. A. Open DeVeDe and click Video DVD B. On the left you will see Titles. Keep Title 1 hilighted and click...
    • Adamsappleone
    • Thread
    • aspect ratio blank media burning devede distro dvd how to iso k3b linux movie ripping multimedia ntsc optimization options menu settings user guide video video formats
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Linux Forums
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    Windows 7 DVD/CD drives don't recognize blank media

    I just built this PC and it had no trouble using the DVD/CD drives to load the operating system, GPU drivers etc. However, the drives don't recognize any type of blank media (CD or DVD) and I have tried several brands that I had around the office. The Sony/Optiarc drives did not come with...
    • payne9999
    • Thread
    • audio cd blank media burning issues cd drive computer help device list drivers dvd drive firmware gigabyte hardware issues i7 960 media recognition nero optiarc pc build ssd system update troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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    Windows 7 windows 7 cant read the cds ?

    hi there i have a toshiba qosmio lap top ( 2gb ram .... 1.6 gb processor ... 200 gb hdd ) i was using XP on it .. then i try to use windows 7 so i install it .. during installing it ask me ... upgrade or new copy ... i chose new copy ... then its work .......the problem : when i try the to...
    • eagle-15
    • Thread
    • autoplay blank media cd-rw drive issues dvd issues installation toshiba troubleshooting upgrade windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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