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    Why does my inspiron not burn CDs?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by SDIX, Feb 27, 2009.

  1. SDIX

    SDIX Notebook Guru

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    I've had this computer for almost 2 years and only a handful of times have I tried to burn a CD. It will go through all the steps of burning, makes all the usual noises and such... but what comes out is still a blank CD. What is that about? I know I need to call, but was wondering if anyone else had an idea before I had a chance to sit down and call them.
     
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    What program are you using to burn? Are you using the correct media to burn? Any errors?
     
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  3. SDIX

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    I have tried both the Roxio CD creator and the Windows Media burner. I am following all the steps as described and I get no errors. I can follow the exact same steps on my desktop and out comes a nicely burned CD... I do it on the laptop and I get a blank one. It goes through the same process, sounds, and whatnot... but it is just straight up empty.
     
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    Do you happen to know which model optical drive you have? Also which model is it? It sounds like you will need a new drive.
     
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    Special anti-piracy edition laptop?



    Only think i can think of is, do you know for sure that you have a cd burner?
     
    bobnova, Mar 2, 2009
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    copied from my previous threads. This is what I bought

    When I got it- I whiped it clean. Could I have somehow messed up the driver?

    I've only tried to burn something on it a couple of times. It will be 2 years old this summer.
     
    SDIX, Mar 9, 2009
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