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Cd-rw problem

Asked by: eric55

i have a new computer exerything is up to date when i stick in a new cd-rw into the computer freezes up and the light on the cd drive just keeps on blinking. i tried it on the other computers in the office (same exact model of comp.) and the same thing happends. i didnt try it yet with a cd-r just with the rw's but it should work any idea's
thanks much

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2005-05-19 at 09:33:06ID21430116
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by: CallandorPosted on 2005-05-19 at 10:19:46ID: 14038503

Your CDROM drives may be unable to read this particular brand of CD-RW.  It is a common problem with CD-RW discs and I am not surprised, because they are usually readable only by certain burners.

 

by: ddrdanPosted on 2005-05-19 at 10:33:49ID: 14038614

Can you give us the model # off the CD-RW??

 

by: eric55Posted on 2005-05-19 at 13:07:17ID: 14040023

its a sony crx320e its a internal combo dvd cd-rw drive
thanks

 

by: oldgreyguyPosted on 2005-05-19 at 16:08:29ID: 14041358

check the properties in the Device Mangler... is DMA turned on for the CD drive in question.. if so turn it off see if that makes a dif

 

by: eccs19Posted on 2005-05-19 at 16:36:06ID: 14041445

One thing could be that if it's a newer burner, and your trying old 2X-4X CDR-W's, they may not work.  Make sure your using high speed CDR-W's, or if they are older drives, then the opposite should apply.

 

by: rindiPosted on 2005-05-19 at 19:34:03ID: 14042623

You say the RW is "new". Do you mean new like nothing on it? If so, can you run msconfig post the entries of services and startup here?

Thanks.

 

by: idfkePosted on 2005-05-21 at 00:46:44ID: 14050815

Often packet writing software like InCD, DirectCD or FileCD that is not up to date can make windows XP to hang.
Remove such software and try again, if this works try more recent version of your software.

 

by: ddrdanPosted on 2005-05-21 at 04:53:52ID: 14051293

Office work stations with a DVD player????? "Hey guys we're watching "Van Helsing" in my cube at 2 PM, who's bringing the popcorn?"

All Sony writers faster than 40X, like the CRX320E have a one-touch switch between standard and turbo mode. In standard mode, the read and write speed is restricted to a maximum of 40X. Keeping the eject button pressed for 5 seconds, enables the turbo mode. Once that is done, the drive lets you read and write CDs at 48X and 52X. The mode automatically switches to standard, once you eject the CD.

CD-RWs can be burnt at a maximum of 32X or the media speed, whichever is lower. Use the Nero Info tool and set the speed listed on the package "before" putting the disk in the drive. Make sure you don't hold the eject button for more than a 4 seconds when opening the tray. 1X & 2X writting speeds are not supported on that drive. Nero is what comes with this drive, if your using In-CD or CD Extreme or B's gold you need software patches. Here's the master info link for that drive with all FAQ's and patches. You may want to do the Firmware upgrade first.
http://sony.storagesupport.com/cdrw/crx320adwn.htm

Sony's "Power Burn Conformed" technology makes choosing the right CDRW product a pain in the a$$. Buying the Sony CDRW disks usually helps.

 

by: Wyevale_Garden_CentresPosted on 2005-05-23 at 08:21:56ID: 14060956

I assume the Drive is working ok? have you tried a normal Cd like Office? If that opens ok then what happens when you put in a cd-rw that has data on? Does it read it?

 

by: eric55Posted on 2005-05-26 at 11:53:16ID: 14088993

installing the firmware helped thank you

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