Friends,
Our family PC is running XP.
We have fitted in the server the usual DVD-CD rom player etc. A TEAC DV28EV
Anyway about 3 weeks ago I used it to rip and burn some music as MP3's.
Today after I had purchased some music as a gift from 7 digital and downloaded to my music folder I decided to burn a new CD.
As usual I opened Windows Media Player 11, dragged the files across, clicked "burn" and was informed that there was no burning software!
I clicked on "Computer" on the DVD/CD drive for properties and found that there was no software installed!
Following the advice from Microsoft, I uninstalled using the button provided, the driver, restarted, "New Hardware found, loading drivers" appeared on the desktop.
Opened Media Player, clicked on "Burn" and I was informed that no burning software.
Visited the TEAC site, downloaded driver programme, (New version), installed, still no response from Media Player!
Uninstalled Media player, downloaded updated version, no change!
Used Device Manager to check drive, "This device is working properly" I was informed!
Did "System Restore" to a week ago and was informed that "System Restore Cannot be completed"! :veryangry:
We do not have the original recovery disc!
What the heck is going on? A few ideas would be very welcome!
Regards, Peter.
I can't say I've ever used Windows Media Players burning feature.
But I'd recommend you give CDBurnerXP a try, it's free and can create all sorts of CD's. Data, Audio, Video etc...
https://cdburnerxp.se/en/home
Is it a CD or a DVD? XP doesn't have native DVD support (as I discovered at the weekend) so if you put a DVD in and try to burn it it gets very confused...
Fortunately the PC in question has Nero on it and it worked fine.
Quote from: cjdodd on April 21, 2014, 09:44:58 PM
I can't say I've ever used Windows Media Players burning feature.
But I'd recommend you give CDBurnerXP a try, it's free and can create all sorts of CD's. Data, Audio, Video etc...
https://cdburnerxp.se/en/home
Thankyou, downloaded programme, dragged files into burn box, clicked burn, info. "Insert Disc in E", inserted disc, repeated message "Insert Disc in E", Closed box, clicked burn, repeat message, "Insert Disc in E", gave up!
Peter.
Quote from: Luke Piewalker on April 21, 2014, 09:51:01 PM
Is it a CD or a DVD? XP doesn't have native DVD support (as I discovered at the weekend) so if you put a DVD in and try to burn it it gets very confused...
Fortunately the PC in question has Nero on it and it worked fine.
Thankyou according to the info under My computer it is a DVD-Rom. It has worked fantastically up until now! I was putting in a CD to burn.
Peter.
Hi Peter, I take it that you have tried more than 1 blank CD in the drive?
I had problems burning cd's when using cheap discs from a leading super market chain. First One was fine, then I would get the message "There is no CD recorder installed" ???
Could be a great time to make the switch to Linux Mint 13, which when loading onto the computer finds the drivers for everything so long as they are switched on.
I sympathize with you as XP was probably the best Windows OS but sadly now out of date makes it harder to recover if problems occur.
And also have you tried playing a DVD?
I run Linux Mint 16 and as Longbridge says, works faultlessly.
Have had this problem when I had a batch of "iffy" DVDs. Got them swapped at the shop and hey presto all working again.
It is possible though that the disc detector has failed in the unit. They do just suddenly pack up, in which case it's bin time. I found Novatech a good supplier at very competitive prices.
Quote from: Malc on April 21, 2014, 10:32:32 PM
Hi Peter, I take it that you have tried more than 1 blank CD in the drive?
No, but now that you have said that, I will try!
Tried it! Same non result! It sounds as if the disc player is trying to start but not succeeding, it starts whirring then stops again, then tries again then stops!
I am beginning to think that the disc player is at fault?
Regards, Peter.
Quote from: trainsdownunder on April 21, 2014, 10:44:23 PM
Have had this problem when I had a batch of "iffy" DVDs. Got them swapped at the shop and hey presto all working again.
It is possible though that the disc detector has failed in the unit. They do just suddenly pack up, in which case it's bin time. I found Novatech a good supplier at very competitive prices.
Thankyou, I think that you have hit the nail on the head! Time to open the server!!!
Peter.
Does your dvd drive take + or - dvds, or does it do both?
cheers John.
Good point John, an easy mistake to make.
Peter, are you using one of the same batch of DVDs that you used successfully last time? If so, it is either a virus as Paul suggests, or your drive has gone faulty. Fortunately, they are relatively cheap these days.
When you turn power off on a computer, the metal cools. When you turn it on, it heats up. This causes expansion and contraction of the metal. In turn, this causes pins on connectors to expand and contract. Cables can become loosened and work themselves out microscopic bit by microscopic bit over time. Here is what I suggest. Presuming you are using a desktop based on your drive description, remove the cover. On your drive, remove and immediately reinsert your cables. Do the same for the motherboard side of the cables.
Repeat the exercise that failed. See if that helps.
Quote from: Only Me on April 22, 2014, 09:13:39 AM
There is also Malware that causes this exact issue...
Download the free software called MALWAREBYTES ANTI MALWARE
Install and run in deep scan mode it can run for a few hours and whilst it is running your pc will be unresponsive.... It will then list any strange things it finds and you can fix/quarantine as necessary.
https://www.malwarebytes.org/ (https://www.malwarebytes.org/)
Paul
Thanks Paul but I have already done that and it found 107 items, mainly from a firewall break a few weeks ago for an annoying piece of software called Bubble Dock which popped up everywhere!
Regards, Peter.
Quote from: scotsoft on April 22, 2014, 09:27:39 AM
Does your dvd drive take + or - dvds, or does it do both?
cheers John.
I assume you mean CD's or DVD's, yes it coped happily with both.
Peter.
Quote from: petercharlesfagg on April 22, 2014, 10:44:25 AM
Quote from: scotsoft on April 22, 2014, 09:27:39 AM
Does your dvd drive take + or - dvds, or does it do both?
cheers John.
I assume you mean CD's or DVD's, yes it coped happily with both.
Peter.
No Peter I don't mean that.
You can get DVDs that are "Plus" and DVDs that are "Minus" and some drives will only handle the one type.
If you are still using the same batch of DVDs that you were successful with, then that rules out the plus/ minus argument. However if you have bought a new pack of DVDs then you may inadvertently bought the wrong type.
Check the box the DVDs came in, it will be marked either DVD+R or DVD-R.
cheers John.
Quote from: scotsoft on April 22, 2014, 10:48:54 AM
Quote from: petercharlesfagg on April 22, 2014, 10:44:25 AM
Quote from: scotsoft on April 22, 2014, 09:27:39 AM
Does your dvd drive take + or - dvds, or does it do both?
cheers John.
I assume you mean CD's or DVD's, yes it coped happily with both.
Peter.
No Peter I don't mean that.
You can get DVDs that are "Plus" and DVDs that are "Minus" and some drives will only handle the one type.
If you are still using the same batch of DVDs that you were successful with, then that rules out the plus/ minus argument. However if you have bought a new pack of DVDs then you may inadvertently bought the wrong type.
Check the box the DVDs came in, it will be marked either DVD+R or DVD-R.
cheers John.
Thankyou John but it appears we are all getting off track!
I am merely trying to burn a CD with some MP3 files of some music I downloaded from 7 Digital as a gift for my daughter.
My CD/DCVD player does not exist any more as regards, burning or playing!
I think like another poster that I will either have to renew the player/recorder and/or check the wiring!
Warmest regards, Peter.
Many thanks for all the suggestions, possible software and ebverything else.
I have removed the disc drive from the server and it looks as if something has burnt out! There is some Black dust between some contacts that is very similar to brake dust in colour and texture!
I will now have to start saving for a new drive!!!
Regards Peter.
Is your drive IDE or SATA Peter? I may have a spare one you can have. I need to check depending on the type.
If I weren't across the pond, I'd offer you one, too, Peter. Postage would make it a costly offer.
They are not very dear if you buy from the correct place. First is the drive Sata or IDE, it's easy to check if the drive has a wide ribbon cable its IDE, a narrow cable SATA. The SATA drives are dirt cheap here is a link, less than £12 plus postage.IDE drives are getting on a bit like me and are harder to find now.
http://www.scan.co.uk/shop/computer-hardware/all/blu-ray-dvd-drives/dual-layer-sata (http://www.scan.co.uk/shop/computer-hardware/all/blu-ray-dvd-drives/dual-layer-sata)
DVD drives for £11 on Amazon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00CDGGQRA (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00CDGGQRA)
You will need IDE/ SATA converter cable as well for data and power
My sincere thanks to everyone for their offers of help and in some instances parts!
The PC is owned by my stepson and he has instructed me that he will sort out any problems at his next visit, so patience, I am knocking on your door!
Warmest regards, Peter.
Peter, the one bit of information that you have not supplied is what was the music that you were copying ?
If it was something worthwhile like 'Dire Straights', 'Enya', 'Moody Blues' or even 'Abba' then I could offer a lot of sympathy. On the other hand if it was Rap or whatever, then perhaps the hardware gave up in disgust ?
Computers may have feelings as well !
Quote from: BobB on April 23, 2014, 07:44:03 PM
Peter, the one bit of information that you have not supplied is what was the music that you were copying ?
If it was something worthwhile like 'Dire Straights', 'Enya', 'Moody Blues' or even 'Abba' then I could offer a lot of sympathy. On the other hand if it was Rap or whatever, then perhaps the hardware gave up in disgust ?
Computers may have feelings as well !
Just out of interest it was a compilation of "Renaissance music", my eldest daughter is being ordained as a priest soon and it was a gift for her.
Regards, Peter.
PS the last music I burned with this system was Electronica by "Munich Syndrome"!!!