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    Dvd Burning Issue dv9500t

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Mr_monolith, May 22, 2008.

  1. Mr_monolith

    Mr_monolith Newbie

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    Ive recently Downgraded to XP Pro From vista.
    My Dvd Drive does not want to burn things for me.
    I tried burning lots of dvd+r's , nero goes to 1% and then , after lot of chuffing and puffing , ejects my disc with a 'Burn Failed'.

    Here's Nero Infotool on it---
    http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll78/mr_monolith/Neroinfotool.jpg

    Should i Change the type of Discs and try?
    Or did i screw something up when i downgraded?
     
    Mr_monolith, May 22, 2008
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  2. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    First try Use ImgBurn. Its a free burning program, its also good

    If that doesnt work then try using DVD-R's or even try burning CD-R/RW's

    I dont see how downgrading from Vista to XP could affect the optical drives since they dont use drivers.
     
    flipfire, May 22, 2008
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  3. Mr_monolith

    Mr_monolith Newbie

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    thanks man,
    will get back to you.
     
    Mr_monolith, May 22, 2008
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  4. orev

    orev Notebook Virtuoso

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    Are those "lots of dvd+r's" all from the same package? Try buying new ones that are a different brand.
     
    orev, May 23, 2008
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    bmwrob Notebook Virtuoso

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    Good post.

    I've had occasional burning problems which I originally thought were due to either drivers or the hardware. ImgBurn (and, once in a while CDBurnerXP) solved my burning issues. LOL
     
    bmwrob, May 23, 2008
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  6. Mr_monolith

    Mr_monolith Newbie

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    Yes! Dvd-r Burning works fine!!!
    Damn, tho.
    i Have like 50 dvd+r's.
    How come they don't work?
    I mean , it is a DVD multi drive.
    it says it supports Dvd+/-r!
    LOLOL, At least Something is burning.

    Has this Happened to any one else?
    Or did HP pick my ass randomly.
    People Are known to do that... :confused:

    Update! --
    Scratch not being able to burn DvD+r's , ImgBurn has taken care of that!!
    Woohoo, i need not despair overmuch any more!!
    High-Five flipfire!!
     
    Mr_monolith, May 26, 2008
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  7. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    No problems..

    Have you tried lightscribe before? Your burner should have lightscribe which lets you print text/photos into special discs. Heres a few ive made, sorry for phone quality:

    [​IMG]
     
    flipfire, May 26, 2008
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  8. Mr_monolith

    Mr_monolith Newbie

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    but you need Lightscribe-capable discs rite?
    the place i live, lightscribe discs are sum what of a rarity.
    i found out after designing various covers and labels, much to my dismay.
    But ill probably be hitting the US, quite soon, ill give em a shot then.
    peace.
     
    Mr_monolith, May 26, 2008
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