About this tag
Discussions about DVD-RW drives on WindowsForum.com cover a range of issues including drive detection failures, write protection, burning problems, and blue screen errors. Users report drives not appearing in Windows Explorer or Device Manager after updates, BSODs when inserting discs, and problems burning movies to DVD-RW media that won't play on DVD players. Specific topics include UDF-formatted DVD+RW discs becoming write-protected, desktop.ini files appearing in the 'Files ready to be written to disc' section, and hardware scan failures related to DVD-RW drives in Dell SupportAssist. Troubleshooting steps mentioned include driver reinstallation, checking BIOS detection, and using different burning software.
  1. Marytheknees

    Windows 10 Issues with Dell SupportAssist After Update: Exec Command Failed Errors

    ok this may not be your expertise but i wll post to see if amy one else ias having problems with s. Ever since I have updated to the latest version of it. The hardware scan failed every time all i get is exc command failed Dell says it is a Dll issue and that i need to...
    • Marytheknees
    • Thread
    • bluetooth cpu dell dll dvd-rw error failed command graphics card hard drive hardware memory network card operating system pci bridge reinstall scan sound card support assist troubleshooting usb
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. W

    Windows 10 UDF DVD write protected?

    Hello. My DVD+RW with UDF is suddenly write-protected despite I have never finalized it. I just used it normally, and on the next day, it was suddenly write-protected.
    • WinFreak
    • Thread
    • backup data recovery disc error dvd dvd-rw file system media storage udf write protection
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. A

    Windows 10 DVD burning problem

    I have several kids movies on my laptop. I want to burn them on to a DVD-RW so the lads can watch them when ever and I don't need to collect the laptop to the TV. I burned a Movie to a DVD and it worked fine but none of the next movies will work. Then burn on the DVD but wont play on my DVD...
    • anthony kelleher
    • Thread
    • burning digital media disc dvd dvd-rw file explorer formats home theater kids movies media player multimedia settings software tech support toshiba troubleshooting video video playback windows 10
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. M

    Windows 8 Windows 8 Dump File

    I have Windows 8 installed and I only just started getting this BSOD this afternoon. The error message that appeared on BSOD is KERNEL_DATA_INPAGE_ERROR. This only happened when i put a disk in my DVD-RW Drive but the BIOS and Windows 8 doesn't detected my DVD-RW Drive at all. A zip folder is...
  5. D

    Windows 7 CD/DVD Drive Won't Work

    I have a Toshiba Satellite C655 with a DVD RW drive that won't play some DVDs or video games. For example, I put in a new Sim City game I bought today and a yellow light briefly flashes but does nothing after that. When I go to the Computer folder and click on the DVD RW icon, it spits out the...
    • Danny1
    • Thread
    • computer issues device driver disk recognition drive issues dvd drive dvd-rw game issues hardware issues media readable microsoft fixit pc software satellite c655 simcity support issues tech support toshiba troubleshooting video games
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  6. W

    Windows 7 After recently installed updates, cannot access DVD drive

    I recently installed Windows 7 SP1 and a whole bunch of updates. I just noticed that my laptop's DVD drive seems to have vanished! It's no longer listed under my computer and doesn't appear in device manager. Scan for hardware changes makes no difference. If I insert a disc, the motor runs and...
    • writerman
    • Thread
    • computer issues device manager disc dvd drive dvd-rw hardware issues installation laptop sp1 troubleshooting update windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  7. Haplo

    Windows 7 BSoD: 0x0000001E upon upgrading from IDE to SATA DVD-RW drive

    Hi all. I recently installed a new SATA Sony Optiarc DVD-RW drive (Model AD-7280S-0B) to replace an older IDE drive, and since its install I have experienced two BSoDs within 10 minutes of booting with the same STOP error both times; 0x0000001E. Attached the the two .DMP files that were created...
  8. P

    Windows 7 How to avoid extra section in DVD drive WinExplorer: "Files ready to be written to disc": desktop.in

    I insert a DVD+RW with some movie files on it into the dvd drive of my computer. A couple of seconds later the dvd drive appears in my Windows Explorer (under 64bit Win7) and the movie files can be seen in a section "Files currently on the disc". Fine so far. But the much to my surprise...
    • pstein
    • Thread
    • desktop.ini disk writing dvd drive dvd-rw file explorer file management file system troubleshooting user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  9. B

    Windows 7 Dvd-Rom Not Detecting Dvds

    I have a Dell Studio 1535 with Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit, the DVD-RW drive is Optiarc 7640s. I have read that there are a lot of people having problems with that particular DVD-RW drive. The problem is: it is not detecting DVDs; it detects, reads, and writes cds satisfactory. I have used the...
    • bgsmithjr
    • Thread
    • cd-rom clean lens computer dell detection disassembly drive drive replacement dvd-rw fix media controls optiarc problem repair service manual solutions troubleshooting ultimate windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  10. C

    Windows 7 No Device! Will not boot from CD ROM

    I just bought an ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO motherboard with Lite On SATA 6.0Gb/s DVD-RW and Blu-Ray drives. Everything seems to be connected to the right ports, and when I turned on the computer for the first time and went into the BIOS, it detected my clean/bare Hitatchi SATA 6.0Gb/s HDD, and the two...
    • CompBJB
    • Thread
    • asus bios boot drive recognition dvd-rw error message hardware installation m4a88td-v sata troubleshooting upgrade windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  11. R

    Windows 7 How do I make a backup of my Windows 7 OS onto DVD

    Hi All, I have purchased a Dell desktop and this did not come with any windows 7 CDS so I have bought some RW DVDS to make a backup of the OS which is on my pc. I have googled for an hour now and cannot find any smooth process. The only thing found was making a system repair disk, however I...
  12. S

    Windows 7 DVD RW drive not working

    hoping i can get some help for this problem here i just got this laptop 3 days ago, a Samsung Q430 running Windows 7 Home Premium, and after i installed the newest version of iTunes my DVD RW drive has completely stopped working, it is still visible in the disk manager and is assigned a letter...
    • ShaggyK
    • Thread
    • cd importing computer help drive issues dvd-rw hardware issues itunes registry samsung q430 tech support windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  13. L

    Windows 7 Drive letters keep changing

    Hi, I have just replaced XP with Windows 7. I unplugged the old system disk and put in a new one in the same place, and then removed all its partitions with the Windows 7 installer and set up from scratch. The system disk is always a primary master on the motherboard ATA controller. I have...
    • leondz
    • Thread
    • configuration disk management drive letter dvd-rw external drive file system installation issues nvidia raid partition path references raid reboot sata shortcuts storage system drive troubleshooting usb drives windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  14. S

    Windows 7 Choosing Between eBay Deals and Custom Build for My New Desktop Computer

    I'm looking at buying a computer. And i've found a few bargains on eBay but now its between: Link Removed due to 404 Error Does it have HDMI? and the other choice: Link Removed or one my mate offered to build: Antec NSK6582B Black Super Mid Tower with 430W PSU Asus P7H55-V ATX...
    • Soulja Pixii
    • Thread
    • asus bargain build choice components computer configuration desktop dvd-rw ebay gigalan hard drive hdmi intel mid tower psu purchase ram seagate select
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  15. Kaylee Self

    Windows 7 Trouble reading DVD-RW

    I am running Windows 7 and recently came across a DVD-RW that I had burned several old pictures to a few years back. It is from the Nexxtech brand. Once I put it in the computer, the DVD drive began making all kinds of racket and, after about fifteen minutes, claimed to be unable to read the...
    • Kaylee Self
    • Thread
    • compatibility data recovery dvd drive dvd-rw file system nexxtech tech support udf vintage photo windows 7
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  16. T

    Windows 7 Error Burning to Disc

    Running Win7 Ultimate 64-bit. This may be the first time I've tried burning under the purchased version, had no problems in the RC7. I Get an error message "There was an error burning to disc. The disc may be unsuable". I've tried using several new discs. I searched the internet, and made sure...
    • tomrope
    • Thread
    • blu-ray burning disc error dvd-rw media software storage troubleshooting ultimate windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  17. K

    Windows 7 Another DVDRW not working

    Ever since I installed Windows 7 (64bit) (Monday) my six-month-old Lite-on dual layer LH-20A1L DVDRW burner can't be used as the tray fails to close. It opens and closes during boot up, then stays open. Device Managere reports all is well, various driver sniffers report drivers up to date...
    • koffdrop
    • Thread
    • burner device manager drivers dual layer dvd-rw hardware installation lite-on troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  18. Y

    Windows 7 problem with 2 DVD-RW drivers

    I have to different DVD drivers: LG GH20NS10 SONY AD-7240S and both of them I can't make work with windows 7. LG it doesn't even recognize the dvd I insert, and it freezes even if I just open "My computer". Sony it recognizes but everytime I try to play a DVD or click a data it freezes and I...
    • yamcha
    • Thread
    • amd asus bios compatibility data drivers dvd-rw firmware freezing hardware installation pc specs power supply ram samsung seagate sony troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  19. A

    Windows 7 Dell studio 1737/DVD RW stuck in PIO mode...

    hi guys!!! i have a dell studio laptop 1737... its specs are 2.18 dual core intel.4gb ram,320gb hdd with sucker dvd rw drive... i have a problem,since the 1st day i bought it,it burns everything,but when i try to make bootable disk,it says the drive is in PIO mode n not in DMA or DAO mode and...
    • awaisagha
    • Thread
    • bios boot drive cable configuration conflict dao data transfer dell device manager dma dvd-rw hardware issues intel laptop patch pio mode studio support troubleshooting
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  20. S

    Windows 7 Another Rough Installation...

    Sorry if there's another old post already exactly like this one; I took a look around and didn't see any problem *quite* like mine. I'm installing Windows 7 64-bit on a completely clean install; I ran into some issues upgrading, and because of the major issues, I decided to take the scenic...
    • Seraph
    • Thread
    • bios boot issues bootmgr clean install computer help disk formatting dvd-rw error gparted hdd installation memory nforce nvidia quad core seagate tech support troubleshooting upgrade windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation