Why is my CD not burning?
Try a different blank disc Some reasons why the disc you may be using is not working: You are trying to use the wrong type of disc that is not compatible with the optical drive on your computer. You are trying to use a disc that has already been closed (write-protected) in the previous write or burn process.
How do I reset a DVD burner?
How to Reset a CD/DVD Drive
- Restart your computer. After it starts to back up, push the eject button on the DVD player if it was not working properly.
- Find a small opening below the eject button on the outside of the drive.
- Clean the laser lens on the DVD drive with the appropriate cleaner and a lint-free cloth.
Can a CD burner burn DVDs?
If the drive says DVD/CD-RW, it can play and write to CDs and play but not write to DVDs. If your drive says DVD-RW Drive, you’ve hit the jackpot: Your drive can both read and write to CDs and DVDs.
How do I burn a CD without Windows Media Player?
To burn a CD without iTunes or any other audio-burning software, insert a disc, choose which songs to write to it, and then send them to the CD burner. Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive. If you’re asked what to do with the blank disc, ignore the message.
How do I know if my CD ROM is working?
If not, refer to the Dell Knowledge Base article Optical Drive is not recognized in Windows.
- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
- In the Run dialog box, type devmgmt. msc then press the Enter key.
- In the Device Manager window, expand DVD/CD-ROM drives. Verify that the optical drive is listed.
How do I know if my DVD drive can burn?
Examine the optical drive itself. Most optical drives have logos showing their capabilities. If you see a logo on the front of the drive with the letters “DVD-R” or “DVD-RW,” your computer can burn DVDs.
Can a Blu-Ray burner burn CDs and DVDs?
Blu-ray burners are a different piece of equipment. You can, however, burn DVDs on a Blu-ray burner. CDs won’t create “playable” DVDs or Blu-ray discs. You can store the files on a CD, but clients won’t be able to watch them on a Blu-ray or DVD player.
How do you fix a CD that Cannot be read?
Update Your CD Drivers
- From the Start menu, search for Device Manager.
- Find your DVD/CD-ROM drivers tab.
- Right-click your CD Drive from DVD/CD-ROM and select Properties.
- Click the Driver tab and select Update Driver. Follow the prompts.