when i insert a blank DVD in my drive, my pc fails to detect its there. a faulty drive you may think. but i used to have exact same problem on my old PC, i tried a new drive in my old one, didnt make any difference!. so when i bought a new computer, i thought id left those problems behind me. but its happening again. new computer, new drive, new software, same old problem! is it something im doing, or just a coincidence?

Hey there jamie2006uk and welcome to the great pchelpforum.

Did your drive ever work properly in this new rig or has it been a problem from the start?

its fine to start to with, had it about 6 months now.dont use it for burning disks very often

Sorry for the delay

• What software are you using to burn cd's/dvd's?
• Do you recall installing any software or running any updates prior to the problems starting?
• Have you installed any codec drivers recently?

im using a program called sonic. it was on the compmuter when i got it. i havent installing any software. i may have installed some codecs since i last used the burner, been a long time since i used it

You could try resetting the autoplay options , rightcklick youre drive , select properties and then the autoplay tap. Then select "defaults" there.


Or give this autoplay repair tool a try:

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/AutoFix.exe