Samsung TS-H552B DVD-RW Problems - new problem

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December 28th, 2004, 10:27 AM
trevethen

Samsung TS-H552B DVD-RW Problems - new problem

This is a similar problem to that posted on here on 10-29-2004.

I had a Samsung TS-H552B DVD-RW as a present from my son. Problem - it will read and write to and from a CD, and will read but NOT write to a DVD.

We have downloaded all updates for the Samsung to no avail.

The DVD-RW will show the size of a CD or a pre-recorded DVD, but will not show the size of an un-recorded DVD. Hence, it will not write to a DVD.

The settings for the new DVD-RW are the same as for the CD-RW, MA (Master).
The BIOS has not been altered either.

I have a "Tiny", Pentium 3, computer with 128 + 256KB RAM, 20GB HD with 3GB space, 3.5" Floppy Drive. I am running with MS-XP (SP2).
Without opening the computer, I cannot give any info on the motherboard, etc.

All other programs and systems appear to run normally with the exception of the DVD-RW.

All help would be gratefully received, as I want to copy GB's of photos onto a DVD in preference to numerous CD's.

regards,
Philip.
December 28th, 2004, 02:15 PM
CeeBee

What application are you using for dvd writing?
December 29th, 2004, 05:25 AM
trevethen

Quote:

Originally Posted by CeeBee

What application are you using for dvd writing?

I'm only using the MS burning software that is part of Windows XP SP2.

regards,
Philip
December 29th, 2004, 07:16 AM
Archer

http://www.cdburnerxp.se/ [Freeware]
December 29th, 2004, 07:47 AM
confus-ed

Quote:

Originally Posted by trevethen

Samsung TS-H552B DVD-RW .

So as nobody said 'why' - you want to try something else other than the built in service in xp which is just for CD burning - .. I will ;) .. oh I just did ! :thumbs:

Description of CD-ROM recording in Windows XP refers :)

So the long & the short of it is, buy some/find some DVD recording software ! Nero is the defacto standard & used by lots of folks (generally you get recording software if you buy retail 'bundled' not so with cheaper OEM purchases, then you need your own ;)) & its certainly worth a try if only to 'test' :)
December 29th, 2004, 08:16 AM
CeeBee

I believe Samsung drives come bundled with Nero.. try using it.
December 29th, 2004, 01:39 PM
trevethen

Quote:

Originally Posted by CeeBee

I believe Samsung drives come bundled with Nero.. try using it.

Thanks to all for your replies and help. I now have it working, but I will explain how.

As this DVD-RW was OEM, there was no software with it.

I now know that MS XP sp2 will not write to a DVD.

I also contacted Samsung, and this is their reply :-
"The minimum requirements are a Pentium IV 700Mhz with 256RAM !
WE even recommend to uses the drive in combination with a Pentium IV 2Ghz 256 RAM memory. Based on your system information it is not very likely your drive will perform (well). Please try your drive on a PC thatmeets the suggested requirements."

My Pentium 3 runs at 450MHz.

Another suggestion was to download a burning program such as Nero, or
Freeware. As a start, I went with freeware and downloaded "Burn4Free CD & DVD 1.0.5" from www.download.com, and was able to burn my DVD with no problems.

So, all ends well. Many thanks. I will be buying a proper burning program such as Nero.
January 8th, 2005, 04:53 PM
maj2k5

same problem

hi i have the same problem can you tell me how did you get it to work i can't read blank disc.
January 8th, 2005, 05:19 PM
Archer

Hi maj2k5 you might be better starting a new thread listing a detailed description of your problem along with you hardware to save confusion.
January 9th, 2005, 06:08 AM
trevethen

Quote:

Originally Posted by maj2k5

hi i have the same problem can you tell me how did you get it to work i can't read blank disc.

"Confus-ed" said "the built in service in xp which is just for CD burning".

It would write to CD but would not read or write to DVD.

I downloaded "Burn4Free CD & DVD 1.0.5" from www.download.com, and the Samsung burner worked OK. Since then I have put Nero on the computer, but as yet have not used it.

A reply came back from Samsung themselves, that said, and I quote "The minimum requirements are a Pentium IV 700Mhz with 256RAM !
WE even recommend to uses the drive in combination with a Pentium IV 2Ghz 256 RAM memory. Based on your system information it is not very likely your drive will perform (well). Please try your drive on a PC thatmeets the suggested requirements."
It is working well at 450MHz.

regards,
Philip.
January 9th, 2005, 08:18 AM
maj2k5

i use nero and burn4free

hi i have used nero and burn4free but when it has done burning the disc, the disc still is blank?? i have a 600mhz computerbut with 64mb ram.
January 9th, 2005, 08:24 AM
confus-ed

Quote:

Originally Posted by maj2k5

hi i have used nero and burn4free but when it has done burning the disc, the disc still is blank?? i have a 600mhz computerbut with 64mb ram.

Mmm you know that bit archer said about 'detailed' ? Well don't ignore that bit like you did the bit that said 'start a new thread' or no-one can tell you why ;)