Hi guys thanks for the replies!
I am using newly installed nero 6 that came with my new external drive ( that won't write either) so maybe it's that. I will uninstall this and install the older version that was working and see how I get on.
I don't have access to another PC to check the player out no. Not this week anyway but might soon!
As I say I will install the older version of nero and see if that works if not i'll let you know
Cheers again for your help.
Johnnyk