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Title: DVD drive switching to cd drive
Post by: ullswater on Tuesday 03 March 09 20:54 GMT (UK)

I have a combined cd/dvd-rw drive.  However, if I put a blank dvd (of the right type) in the drive it switches to a cd drive only and will only write sufficient data to fill a cd, not a dvd.  If anyone has come across this before how did you fix it?
Thanks

Title: Re: DVD drive switching to cd drive
Post by: Preshous on Tuesday 03 March 09 21:01 GMT (UK)

Hi
You need to select DVD/CD in the software program that comes with your DVD/CD drive, don't rely on windows to sort it for you.

Title: Re: DVD drive switching to cd drive
Post by: Calverley Lad on Tuesday 03 March 09 21:04 GMT (UK)

Which software program do you use, using Nero I have no problems.
How old is your drive, mine stopped working at 3 years old.
Sorted by replacing with new unit, as they are cheap today compared to 3 years ago (in my case).
 Brian