Dvd problem

limqareb · #1 03-05-06, 07:45 PM

i just changed my dvd writer from some samsung to a sony cause the other one got the motor burnt, now it is just saying DVD- RAM and when i insert a disk nothing happens btw it is oem so i got no drivers with it. i think i need the drivers. one peculiarity is that when i right click eject it ejects but when i enter a disc it is as if nothing happens.help is appreciated.

I know that a DVD - RAM is the type of disc camcorders use but i dunno why it is named like that

the other drive DVD in the screen shoot is of a virtual drive

Dav0s · #2 03-05-06, 07:50 PM

DVD-RAM is a type of DVD disc which holds about 9gb instead of the usual 4.7gb (i think)

it is normal for it to display like this, mine shows as dvd-rw drive.

when you insert a disc, you may not have autoplay turned on, either way can u access the disc by going to my computer and clicking the drive to explore its contents?

what disc are u trying to use? a dvd film disc? cd? data disc?

limqareb · #3 04-05-06, 05:44 AM

a game disc , no even when i right click explore or open it open a window but with no files. when i tried a film disc nohting not even with auto play

Raven · #4 04-05-06, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by name='Dav0s'

DVD-RAM is a type of DVD disc which holds about 9gb instead of the usual 4.7gb (i think)

nope, dvd-ram is basicly one big "floppy" disc at the normal size.

the "9gb" you think about is dual layer dvd's.

dvd-ram was created to compete with dvd-rw discs and can be written over 100.000 times.

limqareb · #5 04-05-06, 09:30 AM

when i press eject it ejects but when i put any disc in it says please insert a disc in drive E:

Raven · #6 04-05-06, 09:40 AM

go into the device manager and delete the dvd drive and let windows rediscover it during bootup.

it should work just fine with no drivers.

or switch ide-connector.

sometimes windows cant handle hardware changes properly.

limqareb · #7 04-05-06, 09:52 AM

i change the ide on my mobo or i change the ide on the cable i tried doing uninstall and stuff il try again. i will change the ide on the cable from the first to second and check wheter it works

limqareb · #8 04-05-06, 03:02 PM

still the same problem DW-G120A that is my DVD model

Dav0s · #9 04-05-06, 04:40 PM

although it is a DVD-RAM disc im pretty sure it should still be able to play normal dvd's.

Raven thanks for the correction..

limqareb · #10 04-05-06, 04:43 PM

i ll contact the seller