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    W2V reads only DVD+CDRW but never CD-R

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Omela, Feb 16, 2006.

  1. Omela

    Omela Notebook Consultant

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    HI
    My W2V stoped writing CD-R (EVERYTHiNG else works) and somtimes don't read CD-R too. Is this a common issue with MATSU****A slot loading DVD drives?
     
    Omela, Feb 16, 2006
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    CoffeeShark Notebook Evangelist

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    lol love the forum bad-word monitor.

    The CD-R may depend on the media - some media isn't written or read well by certain recording drives. Have you tried different manufacturers of the CDR discs?

    What are you using to write - a program or just drag-and-drop to the CD in Windows?
     
    CoffeeShark, Feb 16, 2006
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Taiyo Yudens are widely considered to be the best blanks. Might want to try uninstalling ide drivers in device manager. Windows should re-install it when re-booted. If you are using packet writing software like DLA or InCD get rid of it. It is flakey software and a known troublemaker. Generally, Panasonics are junky drives. I have personally owned two. They offer poor burn quality. ThinkPads use them as well which is why I will never have an internal burner for my ThinkPad until they offer something else. Good Luck.
     
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    Its not CD-R disks 100% (TDK Verbatim SAMSUNG)
     
    Omela, Feb 16, 2006
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    Omela Notebook Consultant

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    I ve tried everything and now W2V in tech support for DVD replacement - they say its common problem
     
    Omela, Feb 16, 2006
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