DVD-RW not detected by Nero...what's up with this?

[MichaelD]

I just installed a LiteOn LDW-851-S DVD-RW. Detected in BIOS, detected in Windows, reads CDs fine.

I am running the latest version of Nero 5; 5.5.10.54. The option for "burn DVD" is still grayed-out, and in "choose recorder" I don't see it. What's up?

 

[sctakeshi]

I don't see it on the list -- did the drive just come out? Maybe Ahead hasn't added support for it yet.

 

[redbeard1]

If your using an OEM version of nero that came with another burner, it is not going to recognize the new burner. Plus it isn't on the list.

 

[MichaelD]

Well, it's a full version of Nero 5. Originally 5.5.8.1 or something like that....fully upgraded via Nero's free upgrades to the latest version.

This burner is new on the market. I wonder if Ahead will release support for it being that Nero 6 is their focus now?

I guess I could use the Sonic MyDVD that came with it...though I haven't checked out the proggy yet.

Shoot..I hope Nero supports it! Time to email them...

I updated the model number...my bad. It's an LDW 851-S; still don't see it on the list though. The older 451-S is , though.

 

[imported_Phil]

Try a firmware update- shouldn't really make a difference but it's worth a try

 

[Abhi]

You might want to get a demo version of nero 6 or something... maybe that ll work...

 

[MichaelD]

Hmm, I don't think a firmware update will make a diff, since my burner is not on the list that sctakeshi was nice enough to link me to.

Besides...the drive is brand spanking new (8x!) I don't think there's even new firmware out yet.

Dang. I guess I'll be purchasing a full version of Nero 6 soon. :disgust:

 

[txxxx]

Had same issue with a friend's Liteon CDRW/DVD unit. All I did was install a new update of Nero. Maybe Nero 6 ?

 

[monzie]

Nero 5.5.10 (full) failed to pick up an NEC1300A and an LG4040B (both multi format DVDrw's/cdrw's) on two xp systems, but when Nero 6.3 was installed both systems found their DVDrw's.

Or try IMGTools...http://www.dvdrhelp.com/tools?tool=104#comments

 

[Budman]

You'll need nero 6.3 nero 5xx will not see the new drive.

And good luck with your Lite-On dvd rw drive, you'll need it. :disgust:

I returned mine after 1 week of headaches & bad burns,A piece of advice... Stick with DVD+R media with this one,it burns DVD+R media much much better than DVD-R.

DVD-R media was nothing but a nightmare for me with a lite-on dvdrw drive.

 

[MichaelD]

Well, seems I'm not exactly off to an auspicious beginning w/this drive, eh?

CDRlabs.com gave the older version (411/451) a very good review...so I had no probs getting it's newer big brother, the 811/851. I've had very good luck w/all my LiteOn opticals...I'll reserve judgement for when the time comes.

Thanks for the advice, links and tips, guys.

I guess I'll go get a copy of Nero 6 and patch it up to the latest version. It's just ironic that the full version of Nero 5 has the DVD there, but it's grayed-out. Stinks. :disgust:

 

[Budman]

Here's a link you might find usefull.

CDFreaks Lite-On forum

 

[MichaelD]

Originally posted by: Budman
Here's a link you might find usefull.

CDFreaks Lite-On forum

Heh, they've got a link to their review of my drive right on top. Thanks, Budman.