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    I have just upgraded to windows xp but this has caused problems with my cdrw drive. I am unable to record anything onto cd. I have contacted microsoft support and they said to get the latest drivers from the manufacturer of the drive (LG).The response i got from LG was to contact the manufacturer of my system (hp) as it was oem or something. The only problem is that the cd drive is used in my newer system now. Does anyone know of anything I can do to get burning again?
    Thanks. Mark

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    hi mate , winxp or any other win system dosnt need drivers for the cd-r , but it does need a prog to make it work.
    what writing prog were u given with the recorder?

    there have been a lot of comments regarding Roxia ezicd-creator , if u look around you will see that there are patches and an order to instal them.

    it is always wise at an early stage not to have to many different progs loaded at one time,

    if you have not recieved s/ware or it is not working may i suggest NERO , you can get an evaluation copy (28days ithink) from <a href="http://www.nero.com" target="_blank">http://www.nero.com</a> also there is another prog I recomend CLONECD you can get this from <a href="http://www.elby.com" target="_blank">www.elby.com</a> ,,,,,in demo mode this only works at either 1 or 2 speed ,,,,,this is simple and quick (when regestered)

    good luck ,,,any probs email me i,ll try to help

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    Hi mate, thanks for the reply. My drive came with adaptec easy cd creator but they and there website have been less than helpfull. I have tried loads of different programmes to get it working including the ones you mention but none seem to recognise it properly. For example, the windows media player now has the abbility to copy music to a cd.After inserting the blank cd the display does not change, where it says to insert a black cd.This is pretty much what happens with all the programmes i have tried. I may just invest in a new one and put this one back in my old system. Thanks again for you're reply. Mark

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    ok mark , just installed a LG , with the ****ty cut down software they supplied.

    there are some updates for roxia , with XP etc now if it helps look at this post and follow the links , <a href="http://forums.windrivers.com/cgi-bin/forum3/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic&f=2&t=001635" target="_blank">http://forums.windrivers.com/cgi-bin/forum3/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic&f=2&t=001635</a>

    PS was it one from PCWORLD , at £69.99.

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    Hehe, good old pc world eh. My lg came in my very first system which I bought from pc world. Will check out that link thanks. I'm just looking at one of them pioneer slot in drives over at ccl computers. Have heard good things about them, they look good, and cost £60. Will let u know how it goes with the patch. Thanks mate. I'd go crazy if it wasn't for helpful people like you. Mark

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    are you sure clonecd doesnt work? pm me if your stuck , i have about another 20-30progs that "usually" work


    keep trying , good luck freddy

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    Hi again mate. Just tried clone cd again. On the 'info on inserted disk' it states 'failed to get disk information!is the disk empty? The disk are definatly empty as ive tried sevral from different packs. Mark

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    hi mark , dont want to belittle u , can i ask some questions and see if i can help,

    what have u got cd....cdr how many?

    where are they connected , ie primary or sec ,

    get back with that and ill try helpin,

    did it WORK before upgrade?

    what breed of disk are u using 74m-80-90m?,

    also do you own a cd-re-recordable disk or get access to one.

    have u checked the ASPI ,

    does the cd/r read disks?

    sorry lot of Qs

    freddy (alan)

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    mark , try this sony software , ......to you free!


    <a href="http://www.sony.co.th/download/drivers/CD_Writer/setup.zip" target="_blank">http://www.sony.co.th/download/drivers/CD_Writer/setup.zip</a>

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