The liteon dvdrw will not burn a DVD

There are 2 types of dvd-rw discs, dvd+rw and dvd-rw. Some drives, especially older ones (since you are using XP) only support certain types. I run XP as well and many DVD+RW discs do not work for me. If this is the case, drivers arent your issue, its simply a hardware flaw. I would try experimenting with a different format, whether its + or - (plus or minus)

1.control panel->system->hardware->DEVICE MANAGER 2.uninstall your driver 3.restart you computer 4.on tray icon a balloon come with a MSG of 'found new hardware' 5.click on it 6.select your driver from it .then select suitable option
if you still have problem buy a you op(win xp,vista,7..).using that disk repair you computer.

try doing a firmwear update..make shure you are using dvd ram drivers...then when all else faild try loasding power dvd.. thats what i did and it werkd..

You should be install CyberLink PowerDVD Player and than try to play it.

I uninstalled nitro. nitro for some reason blocks dvd roms from loading, and give a win 32 mesg.

Laser either dirty or starting to go.Try cleaning laser with commerical disc cleaner,put a drop of rubbing alcohol on brushing.Laser can be cleaned manually with a Q tip dipped in rubbing alcohol but this requires opening burner.If you do this MAKE CERTAIN ELECTRICAL PLUG IS PULLED,lasers cause nasty burns.
Some times the problem is just the brand of disc,some brands don''t work in Liteon's.
If laser is going the burner can be replaced.Most of the Liteon 5001's used Liteon 401s burners,411s or 451s dvd burners all will work.The dvd burners mount from the bottom PC burners mount from the side so they would have to be adapted,many PC burners won't work in these older liteons some freeze up the second you hit fast forward.

Hi, check here and you will find the drivers you need for your dvdrw. Thanks! /D
http://www.nodevice.com/driver/company/LiteOn.html

Try re-installing the software associated with the burner, so it installs the necessary drivers and files needed for the burner to work according to your needs.

Also check the connections and cables... sometimes moving it around causes the cables to loose some contacts.

Hope this helps...

Download LiteOn SHW-160P6S PS08 Driver for Windows
http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/FIRMWARE/Lite-On/LiteOn-SHW-160P6S.shtml 
All you have to do is Google it!
"lite-on dvdrw shw-160p6s"

First off do you have any burning software installed? Roxio or nero or the like? sonic record now? etc etc...