Burner not recognized?

[2336]

Folks,
I just recently purchased a used Lite On 48X CD-RW, without the software CD. After installing the drive and installing a Nero version bundled with another Lite On it refuses to see anything but a virtual drive. In the past I've had Nero see an unsupported CD-RW and state that it was unsupported but it at least sees the drive. Right now in device manager under properties it IDs this as a CD-ROM, not a CD-RW. Could this be DOA? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Rick

 

[LED]

Rick I had that happen a couple of times on new install burt when I downloaded the Demo of of Nero's site it was all good. I e-mailed them about it and they replied that I most likely installed the incorrect OEM version that was meant for another OEM Drive....I have so many of them that I wasn't going to debate the issue.

 

[LouPoir]

Many Nero oem versions only support the drive that it came with. If the drive is seen in the bios and windows has assigned it a drive letter, that is your problem.

Lou

 

[ScrapSilicon]

52x bundled with software isn't backwards compatible with the 48x Liteon burner..and usually the 52x Liteon bundled Nero is Express as well.

 

[2336]

Yep gang, it's seen in the BIOS, and device manager, and it's been assigned a drive letter. I was afraid that was my problem. The Nero CD I tried to use actually came with a 32X Lite On. I was hoping that it would just look for a Lite On drive and maybe not be so specific. Thanks for all your help folks.

Rick

 

[DainBrammage]

Hey Rick you NooB...

 

[2336]

Speakin' of NooBs, good to see you on the forums for a change old-timer!

 

[bacillus]

if your version of nero is a 5.5 one then just get the latest free update version from here
it should work as both drives are liteon

 

[2336]

I'll give that a shot too. Thanks.

 

[DarkNephree]

does anyone know if the newest Nero update for 5.5 will recognize DVD burners?

 

[bacillus]

Originally posted by: DarkNephree
does anyone know if the newest Nero update for 5.5 will recognize DVD burners?

I think you'll have to get nero6 for that!