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CD-RW and Windows 2000

I have a Sony CRX100E/X CD-RW USB drive. Windows 2000 will recognize the drive, but only as a CD-ROM. Could somebody point out how to correct this. Thanks.

Murali

jhance

No "flavor" of Windows will write to a CD-R or CD-RW without 3rd party software.

I use Adaptec Easy CD Creator which is compatible with almost all drives and Win2000. The only question is whether or not it works over the USB bus. It works great with my Sone IDE CD-RW and Win2000.

You will also need to update the ASPI layer in 2000 as the normal one doesnt work properly, i believe the update is in a directory on the CD.

mshanker

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This answer did not really answer my question. I knew that 3rd party software was needed to write to the CD-RW, and I have been using the CD-RW under Windows 98 successfully, but the question I wanted answered was that Windows 2000 doesn't seem to recognize the drive as CD-RW, so no software, including Adaptec Easy CD recognizes that my system has a CD-RW.

Having said that, it is possible that my question was misunderstood, in which case, I would rate the answer as good.

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mklp

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mklp

mshanker,
Thanks for the points, and again, I wish I had had better news for you.
Maybe we can call Bill and ask him when....:)
see you again,
mklp

mshanker

ASKER

You are welcome. Glad to know that I am not going totally nuts.

mshanker

sleepy_ii

Some additional notes on the subject. The CRX100E/X is not supported on the Win2k side because it is bundled with the HotBurn software which will not be updated to Win2k. On the other hand the CRX100E/X2 which is a new version of the Drive (does not use a shuttle cable) is supported in Win2k because it is bundled with the Sony CD Extreme software which with the upgrade can work in Win2k. I have seen this with my own eyes. Also I have heard that upgrading to the latest version of Adaptec EZ CD Creater will support Win2k.

mklp

sleepy ii,
I commend your after-the-fact follow-up to the question. It is refreshing to see that there are skilled people with specific knowledge on a subject that take the time to add credible advice to mshanker's question even after it closed. You're a winner and I hope mshanker feels the same. Best regards,
Sincerely,
mklp

mshanker

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I totally agree with mklp comments. Thanks for still posting comments for a closed question. One of these days, I will get the drive to work on W2K.