[SOLVED] Totally dumb DVD+RW question

ebess · 08-31-2007, 07:07 PM

Hi everyone,

I feel like a total dorkzilla asking this because I'm sure it's something dumb but I honestly don't know what's wrong.

I have a pretty low-key laptop, a Dell Inspiron B130. Back when I got it, I upgraded the crappy DVD/CD+RW it comes with so that I could burn DVD's of data and get more on a single disk. Looks like the model is the following:

TSSTcorp DVD+-RW TS-L632D

So I went out and got some DVD R's. But I couldn't copy anything to them. I can't remember what I got, this was a while ago. Today, I went to Best Buy and left with some DVD+R's. Still no luck.

I stick the thing in, it spins, I try to copy stuff to E:\, it complains.

Here's the line item from my order:

Combo/DVD+RW Drives 8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
[313-3793]
[420-5111]

Anyway, what the heck? Seems like this should be a no brainer but it's not working.

Any clues would be most appreciated.

Thanks!

Elizabeth

**TheMatt** · 08-31-2007, 11:42 PM

Hi Elizabeth, and welcome to TSF!

You might have to format the DVD. Did you just try to copy files or use a burning program? If you just tried to copy files, try a burning program like DeepBurner:
http://www.download.com/DeepBurner-F...-10527371.html

Can you give a link to the drive you bought?

ebess · 09-01-2007, 07:10 AM

Hi there! Thanks for the response, I really appreciate it.

I don't have a link to the drive, it came with the laptop. That's why I included things like the make and model and the line item from my order.

Nope, I haven't tried a burner! I honestly figured I could just drag & drop because that's what I can do with CDs. I thought that something would start up automatically, but didn't. doh!

I'll look into that first thing. thanks!

**simpswr** · 09-01-2007, 07:33 AM

XP does not have native DVD burning capability . . you need to install DVD Burning software. Nero is a good one, but you can find free ones if you want.

ebess · 09-01-2007, 09:24 AM

Yay! DeepBurner worked.

Thank you ever so.

ebess · 09-01-2007, 09:27 AM

Also, I just made a small donation. Thanks again!

**Deleted090308** · 09-01-2007, 09:38 AM

Good news.

Donations are always welcome - thanks. Soon you'll be able to enjoy the privileges that follow after a donation.

**TheMatt** · 09-01-2007, 10:28 AM

Glad DeepBurner worked out. Nice little program considering its free.

08-31-2007, 07:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
ebess Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn NY Posts: 6 OS: XP	[SOLVED] Totally dumb DVD+RW question Hi everyone, I feel like a total dorkzilla asking this because I'm sure it's something dumb but I honestly don't know what's wrong. I have a pretty low-key laptop, a Dell Inspiron B130. Back when I got it, I upgraded the crappy DVD/CD+RW it comes with so that I could burn DVD's of data and get more on a single disk. Looks like the model is the following: TSSTcorp DVD+-RW TS-L632D So I went out and got some DVD R's. But I couldn't copy anything to them. I can't remember what I got, this was a while ago. Today, I went to Best Buy and left with some DVD+R's. Still no luck. I stick the thing in, it spins, I try to copy stuff to E:\, it complains. Here's the line item from my order: Combo/DVD+RW Drives 8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability [313-3793] [420-5111] Anyway, what the heck? Seems like this should be a no brainer but it's not working. Any clues would be most appreciated. Thanks! Elizabeth

08-31-2007, 11:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Totally dumb DVD+RW question Hi Elizabeth, and welcome to TSF! You might have to format the DVD. Did you just try to copy files or use a burning program? If you just tried to copy files, try a burning program like DeepBurner: http://www.download.com/DeepBurner-F...-10527371.html Can you give a link to the drive you bought? __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

09-01-2007, 07:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
ebess Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn NY Posts: 6 OS: XP	Re: Totally dumb DVD+RW question Hi there! Thanks for the response, I really appreciate it. I don't have a link to the drive, it came with the laptop. That's why I included things like the make and model and the line item from my order. Nope, I haven't tried a burner! I honestly figured I could just drag & drop because that's what I can do with CDs. I thought that something would start up automatically, but didn't. doh! I'll look into that first thing. thanks!

09-01-2007, 07:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 12,206 OS: XP, Vista, Win 7	Re: Totally dumb DVD+RW question XP does not have native DVD burning capability . . you need to install DVD Burning software. Nero is a good one, but you can find free ones if you want. __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help How to post a Screen Shot \| PC running slow?

09-01-2007, 09:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
ebess Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn NY Posts: 6 OS: XP	Re: Totally dumb DVD+RW question Yay! DeepBurner worked. Thank you ever so.

09-01-2007, 09:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
ebess Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn NY Posts: 6 OS: XP	Re: Totally dumb DVD+RW question Also, I just made a small donation. Thanks again!

09-01-2007, 09:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: Totally dumb DVD+RW question Good news. Donations are always welcome - thanks. Soon you'll be able to enjoy the privileges that follow after a donation.

09-01-2007, 10:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Totally dumb DVD+RW question Glad DeepBurner worked out. Nice little program considering its free. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides