CDR will not write

I'm running a Dimension 5150C. Can anyone address this problem? The issue
description is below, as well as
a summary of my system information.

I have uninstalled Easy CD Creator, re-installed Windows Media Player, and
re-installed RealJukebox (the latest versions). I have looked for more
recent drivers but have not found any. I still am not able to write CD's,
neither music nor data.

Douglas, in Cold Lake Alberta.



Windows Help and Support Center gave the following explanation:

Windows XP Home Edition

Issue Description:
A CD-recording driver is installed that might cause stability problems,
including problems shutting down and problems using a CD/DVD drive. This
driver will be disabled.

This driver might have been installed by Easy CD Creator, Windows Media
Player or RealJukebox. You might not be able to record CDs until you obtain
compatible drivers.

Roxio, Inc. provides an update for Easy CD Creator users at the Easy CD
Creator Updates Web site.

For Windows Media Player users, see the Microsoft Web site at
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...wsxp/roxio.asp.

For RealJukebox users, see the RealNetworks Web site at
http://switchboard.real.com/rj2/?cd=xpfix.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Here is my System Information report written at: 11/18/06 22:27:59

System Name: P4

[System Summary]

Item Value

OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 Build 2600
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name P4
System Manufacturer Dell Inc.
System Model Dell DXC051
System Type X86-based PC
Processor x86 Family 15 Model 4 Stepping 3 GenuineIntel ~2992 Mhz
Processor x86 Family 15 Model 4 Stepping 3 GenuineIntel ~2992 Mhz
BIOS Version/Date Dell Inc. A03, 28/10/2005
SMBIOS Version 2.3
Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS
System Directory C:\WINDOWS\system32
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume2
Locale United States
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "5.1.2600.2180
(xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)"
User Name P4\Douglas
Time Zone Mountain Standard Time
Total Physical Memory 1,024.00 MB
Available Physical Memory 527.74 MB
Total Virtual Memory 2.00 GB
Available Virtual Memory 1.96 GB
Page File Space 2.40 GB
Page File C:\pagefile.sys

{SNIP}

[CD-ROM]
Item Value
Drive D:
Description CD-ROM Drive
Media Loaded Yes
Media Type CD-ROM
Name PHILIPS CDRW/DVD SCB5265
Manufacturer (Standard CD-ROM drives)
Status OK
Transfer Rate Not Available
SCSI Target ID 0
PNP Device ID
IDE\CDROMPHILIPS_CDRW/DVD_SCB5265________________TD15____\5&35D6DC7&0&0. 0.0
Driver c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys (5.1.2600.2180
(xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), 48.38 KB (49,536 bytes), 03/08/2004 10:59 PM)

"Douglas" <> wrote in message
news:6U58h.6238$rB6.2484@clgrps13...
> I'm running a Dimension 5150C. Can anyone address this problem? The issue
> description is below, as well as
> a summary of my system information.
>
> I have uninstalled Easy CD Creator, re-installed Windows Media Player, and
> re-installed RealJukebox (the latest versions). I have looked for more
> recent drivers but have not found any. I still am not able to write CD's,
> neither music nor data.
>
> Douglas, in Cold Lake Alberta.
>


You know, I don't know that I would've uninstalled all of that stuff, but
that's .dll's under the bridge.

I would've probably attempted a quick and easy Windows system restore
(start>programs>accessories>system tools>system restore) to a date before
the problem started.

That still might be an option now.

Have you been able to write CD's in the past ok?
"Douglas" <> wrote in message
news:6U58h.6238$rB6.2484@clgrps13...
> I'm running a Dimension 5150C. Can anyone address this problem? The issue
> description is below, as well as
> a summary of my system information.
>
> I have uninstalled Easy CD Creator, re-installed Windows Media Player, and
> re-installed RealJukebox (the latest versions). I have looked for more
> recent drivers but have not found any. I still am not able to write CD's,
> neither music nor data.
>
> Douglas, in Cold Lake Alberta.
>
>
>
> Windows Help and Support Center gave the following explanation:
>
> Windows XP Home Edition
>
> Issue Description:
> A CD-recording driver is installed that might cause stability problems,
> including problems shutting down and problems using a CD/DVD drive. This
> driver will be disabled.
>
> This driver might have been installed by Easy CD Creator, Windows Media
> Player or RealJukebox. You might not be able to record CDs until you
> obtain
> compatible drivers.
>
> Roxio, Inc. provides an update for Easy CD Creator users at the Easy CD
> Creator Updates Web site.
>
> For Windows Media Player users, see the Microsoft Web site at
> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...wsxp/roxio.asp.
>
> For RealJukebox users, see the RealNetworks Web site at
> http://switchboard.real.com/rj2/?cd=xpfix.
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Here is my System Information report written at: 11/18/06 22:27:59
>
> System Name: P4
>
> [System Summary]
>
> Item Value
>
> OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
> Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 Build 2600
> OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
> System Name P4
> System Manufacturer Dell Inc.
> System Model Dell DXC051
> System Type X86-based PC
> Processor x86 Family 15 Model 4 Stepping 3 GenuineIntel ~2992 Mhz
> Processor x86 Family 15 Model 4 Stepping 3 GenuineIntel ~2992 Mhz
> BIOS Version/Date Dell Inc. A03, 28/10/2005
> SMBIOS Version 2.3
> Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS
> System Directory C:\WINDOWS\system32
> Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume2
> Locale United States
> Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "5.1.2600.2180
> (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)"
> User Name P4\Douglas
> Time Zone Mountain Standard Time
> Total Physical Memory 1,024.00 MB
> Available Physical Memory 527.74 MB
> Total Virtual Memory 2.00 GB
> Available Virtual Memory 1.96 GB
> Page File Space 2.40 GB
> Page File C:\pagefile.sys
>
> {SNIP}
>
> [CD-ROM]
> Item Value
> Drive D:
> Description CD-ROM Drive
> Media Loaded Yes
> Media Type CD-ROM
> Name PHILIPS CDRW/DVD SCB5265
> Manufacturer (Standard CD-ROM drives)
> Status OK
> Transfer Rate Not Available
> SCSI Target ID 0
> PNP Device ID
> IDE\CDROMPHILIPS_CDRW/DVD_SCB5265________________TD15____\5&35D6DC7&0&0. 0.0
> Driver c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys (5.1.2600.2180
> (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), 48.38 KB (49,536 bytes), 03/08/2004 10:59 PM)
>
>

I would go into the Device Manager and delete the CD drive. Reboot and
it should discover the "new" hardware and install the drivers. Might be
a good idea to download the drivers first, just in case....

Regards,
Hank Arnold

Douglas wrote:
> I'm running a Dimension 5150C. Can anyone address this problem? The issue
> description is below, as well as
> a summary of my system information.
>
> I have uninstalled Easy CD Creator, re-installed Windows Media Player, and
> re-installed RealJukebox (the latest versions). I have looked for more
> recent drivers but have not found any. I still am not able to write CD's,
> neither music nor data.
>
> Douglas, in Cold Lake Alberta.
>
>
>
> Windows Help and Support Center gave the following explanation:
>
> Windows XP Home Edition
>
> Issue Description:
> A CD-recording driver is installed that might cause stability problems,
> including problems shutting down and problems using a CD/DVD drive. This
> driver will be disabled.
>
> This driver might have been installed by Easy CD Creator, Windows Media
> Player or RealJukebox. You might not be able to record CDs until you obtain
> compatible drivers.
>
> Roxio, Inc. provides an update for Easy CD Creator users at the Easy CD
> Creator Updates Web site.
>
> For Windows Media Player users, see the Microsoft Web site at
> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...wsxp/roxio.asp.
>
> For RealJukebox users, see the RealNetworks Web site at
> http://switchboard.real.com/rj2/?cd=xpfix.
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Here is my System Information report written at: 11/18/06 22:27:59
>
> System Name: P4
>
> [System Summary]
>
> Item Value
>
> OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
> Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 Build 2600
> OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
> System Name P4
> System Manufacturer Dell Inc.
> System Model Dell DXC051
> System Type X86-based PC
> Processor x86 Family 15 Model 4 Stepping 3 GenuineIntel ~2992 Mhz
> Processor x86 Family 15 Model 4 Stepping 3 GenuineIntel ~2992 Mhz
> BIOS Version/Date Dell Inc. A03, 28/10/2005
> SMBIOS Version 2.3
> Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS
> System Directory C:\WINDOWS\system32
> Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume2
> Locale United States
> Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "5.1.2600.2180
> (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)"
> User Name P4\Douglas
> Time Zone Mountain Standard Time
> Total Physical Memory 1,024.00 MB
> Available Physical Memory 527.74 MB
> Total Virtual Memory 2.00 GB
> Available Virtual Memory 1.96 GB
> Page File Space 2.40 GB
> Page File C:\pagefile.sys
>
> {SNIP}
>
> [CD-ROM]
> Item Value
> Drive D:
> Description CD-ROM Drive
> Media Loaded Yes
> Media Type CD-ROM
> Name PHILIPS CDRW/DVD SCB5265
> Manufacturer (Standard CD-ROM drives)
> Status OK
> Transfer Rate Not Available
> SCSI Target ID 0
> PNP Device ID
> IDE\CDROMPHILIPS_CDRW/DVD_SCB5265________________TD15____\5&35D6DC7&0&0. 0.0
> Driver c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys (5.1.2600.2180
> (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), 48.38 KB (49,536 bytes), 03/08/2004 10:59 PM)
>
>

"Hank Arnold" <> wrote in message
news:z3e8h.2624$...
>I would go into the Device Manager and delete the CD drive. Reboot and it
>should discover the "new" hardware and install the drivers. Might be a good
>idea to download the drivers first, just in case....
>
> Regards,
> Hank Arnold
>
> Douglas wrote:
>> I'm running a Dimension 5150C. Can anyone address this problem? The issue
>> description is below, as well as
>> a summary of my system information.
>>
>> I have uninstalled Easy CD Creator, re-installed Windows Media Player,
>> and
>> re-installed RealJukebox (the latest versions). I have looked for more
>> recent drivers but have not found any. I still am not able to write
>> CD's,
>> neither music nor data.
>>
>> Douglas, in Cold Lake Alberta.
>>
>>
>>
>> Windows Help and Support Center gave the following explanation:
>>
>> Windows XP Home Edition
>>
>> Issue Description:
>> A CD-recording driver is installed that might cause stability problems,
>> including problems shutting down and problems using a CD/DVD drive. This
>> driver will be disabled.
>>
>> This driver might have been installed by Easy CD Creator, Windows Media
>> Player or RealJukebox. You might not be able to record CDs until you
>> obtain
>> compatible drivers.
>>
>> Roxio, Inc. provides an update for Easy CD Creator users at the Easy CD
>> Creator Updates Web site.
>>
>> For Windows Media Player users, see the Microsoft Web site at
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...wsxp/roxio.asp.
>>
>> For RealJukebox users, see the RealNetworks Web site at
>> http://switchboard.real.com/rj2/?cd=xpfix.
>>
>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Thank you all for your replies. I've tried almost everything mentioned in
these few emails, to no avail. I will try a system restore this weekend and
let you know how it goes.

Thanks again.
Doug
(in Cold Lake, AB)

I think that's a huge amount of work for nothing. There are NO drivers
for optical drives. Reinstalling windows is very unlikely to do
anything. Optical drives are driven by the standard IDE drivers for
reading, and by your installed burning software (whatever it is) for
writing.


Douglas wrote:

>
> Thank you all for your replies. I've tried almost everything mentioned in
> these few emails, to no avail. I will try a system restore this weekend and
> let you know how it goes.
>
> Thanks again.
> Doug
> (in Cold Lake, AB)
>
>

Thank you all again.

It appears the CDR is broken. I'll have to call a technician to come and
look at it. It's good to know it's not a software problem. I can appear
somewhat intelligent before s/he hands me the bill.

Douglas


"Barry Watzman" <> wrote in message
news:...
>I think that's a huge amount of work for nothing. There are NO drivers for
>optical drives. Reinstalling windows is very unlikely to do anything.
>Optical drives are driven by the standard IDE drivers for reading, and by
>your installed burning software (whatever it is) for writing.
>
>
> Douglas wrote:
>
>>
>> Thank you all for your replies. I've tried almost everything mentioned
>> in these few emails, to no avail. I will try a system restore this
>> weekend and let you know how it goes.
>>
>> Thanks again.
>> Doug
>> (in Cold Lake, AB)
>>

Buy a new CD-R drive or better yet a DVD-R for $50 or less and install it
yourself. Open the case, unscrew the mounting screws and power/data cable -
replace with new drive.
A Tech is going to charge you upward of $100 to come to your house.

"Nota Clu" <> wrote in message
news:kcdfh.2990$Ft4.2156@trnddc02...
> Buy a new CD-R drive or better yet a DVD-R for $50 or less and install it
> yourself. Open the case, unscrew the mounting screws and power/data
> cable - replace with new drive.
> A Tech is going to charge you upward of $100 to come to your house.
>
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This is a nice inexpensive Samsung dual-layer/dual-format DVD burner with
added DVD-RAM capabilities, for around $30.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827151133

Russell
http://tastycomputers.com