Problems with recording to DVD+R discs

> If you are trying to write to DVD+R discs that are rated for a higher speed
> than your dvd burner, you'll almost certainly need a firmware update.
>
> That being said, you should get the latest firmware update (whether or not
> the above holds true) and try again.
>
> These firmware updates usually fix up any media issues that crop up.
>
> --
> Gary Tsang
> Microsoft MVP - Windows XP Shell/User
> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
>
>
> "Shane" <shanedollman@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:uM22OCxiFHA.3936@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...

> > Howdy,
> >
> > I have a 4 month old computer with Sonic Record Now! installed on it and I
> > have a SONY DVD+RW DW - D56A Drive. I have tried to copy a DVD that
> > someone gave me and I have not been able to get it to work.
> > The DVD that was given to me has less than 5 GB of memory on it and I can
> > copy the information to a temp file on my hard drive using the Sonic
> > Record Now! program and then when I go to burn the copy for myself it asks
> > me to install a recordable DVD into the drive.
> >
> > I have purchased TDK DVD recordable discs that are 4.7 GB and are DVD+R.
> > When I insert this into the drive it just ejects these saying that I need
> > to insert a recordable DVD into the drive. I have tried about 10 of these
> > discs and cannot get it to recognize any of them. Is it the discs or is
> > there a problem with the drive or is there a setting somewhere I need to
> > change.
> >
> > If anyone can help me out please let me know,
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Shane
> >
> >

>
>
>

> Howdy,
>
> I have a 4 month old computer with Sonic Record Now! installed on it and I
> have a SONY DVD+RW DW - D56A Drive. I have tried to copy a DVD that
> someone gave me and I have not been able to get it to work.
> The DVD that was given to me has less than 5 GB of memory on it and I can
> copy the information to a temp file on my hard drive using the Sonic
> Record Now! program and then when I go to burn the copy for myself it asks
> me to install a recordable DVD into the drive.
>
> I have purchased TDK DVD recordable discs that are 4.7 GB and are DVD+R.
> When I insert this into the drive it just ejects these saying that I need
> to insert a recordable DVD into the drive. I have tried about 10 of these
> discs and cannot get it to recognize any of them. Is it the discs or is
> there a problem with the drive or is there a setting somewhere I need to
> change.
>
> If anyone can help me out please let me know,
>
> Thanks.
>
> Shane
>
>