dvd help please!

[elysium_star]

Replaced my cdrw drive with a dvdrw(lg tri-mode) drive however, when I go to make a data disc, the software just saves an 'image' file, and the software that came with it (Nero) doesn't allow me to use it like a drag and drop/or offer any other option. Now, I know I saw something here some time ago, but can't seem to find it.
anyway, if someone can point me in the right direction or tell me what I should be doing, if there is software I should be using, and oh, and what type of dvd i should be using, I have some dvd+r and I think these might not be the ones i should be using...thanks! :vxd:

[smirnoff]

more info needed.

system specs,type of windows extra.

we can't guess without any info.

[networkguy]

If you are using Nero, its simple, just go to make a data disk, it splits the screen in two, drag from the right (your pc) to the left (dvd you are burning) and burn.

Doesn't matter, dvd + or - makes no difference for data discs.

NG

[jovin]

You can also install the packet writing application that came with the LG disc and you can write data to DVD directly from Explorer.

[quantum]

If you are burning an image file to disc, just go File > Open and select your image file.

If you want to burn data to disc from your HD but you are producing an image file instead of burning: make sure you select the correct drive from Recorder > Choose Recorder. Image Recorder does just that - it makes an image file.

[elysium_star]

more info needed.

system specs,type of windows extra.

we can't guess without any info.
I'm using Windows XP SP2- [System specs? P4-2.60GHz w/ 512mb ram]

[elysium_star]

If you are burning an image file to disc, just go File > Open and select your image file.

If you want to burn data to disc from your HD but you are producing an image file instead of burning: make sure you select the correct drive from Recorder > Choose Recorder. Image Recorder does just that - it makes an image file.

The only drive selections I have in Nero are 'Image Recorder' - for three different settings. maybe i will just un-install the software and start again, I'm trying to burn a image saved to disk, and when it starts to appear as if its going to work, it asks me to save to disk in a temp directory.. i should have just invested in those 2gb portable usb drives instead.. :(

[jovin]

The only drive selections I have in Nero are 'Image Recorder' - for three different settings. maybe i will just un-install the software and start again, I'm trying to burn a image saved to disk, and when it starts to appear as if its going to work, it asks me to save to disk in a temp directory.. i should have just invested in those 2gb portable usb drives instead.. :(

Force Nero to recognize your DVD writer. It apparently isn't.

[wee-haggis]

Maybe you need the latest Aspi Driver from Nero.
http://ww2.nero.com/enu/WNASPI32.DLL.html

[neil01]

I presume that you are talking about dragging and dropping files like you would to say a floppy drive. As Jovin said, you need packet writing software.

As to using the software which came with your drive, I don't know what came with your drive, mine being a OEM version came with nothing more than a polythene bag and some bubble wrap!

You say that you use Nero; so you will be able to download InCD (their packet writing software) from the same site you download Nero updates.

I have just bought the LG drive myself, and so far InCD seems to be running OK.

[elysium_star]

just as a follow up, i have uninstalled ALL the software, and will try again. I seem to remember something about InCD not being installed (because of a prev install or something like that), I guess I should have paid more attention. thanks for all your help.. hopefully it'll work

[elysium_star]

oh dear, why is my age in this profile.. nothing like reality looking right at ya @ 215 in the am..

[apex]

My computer does not recognize any DVD-R or CD-R media. It keeps saying "Please insert a disc" when I click on my dvd-RW drive, ie. Drive D.

But it will play dvd movies without any problems. Can someone please help resolve this?