Won't read Nero 7 Installation CD

If you want to know what this is the error code is related to

Click start control panel administrative tools computer management then select event viewer this may vary depending on what operating system you have

extend the events there you will see errors in red you will no what exactly what the error was and at what time it occured

or click start type in event viewer press ENTER

you might be able work your way through the problem

Hope it helps.

Hi there if its only a DVDS player then you can't access CD on there. But if its DVD & CD both player then there is a chance of drive damage. I suggest you install NERO cd/dvd reader software after thsat use those CD or dvd. Thanks

Should be IDE cable...IDE interface according to the specs. You computer has IDE connections so the drive should work.
Product Specification Model HP DVD1040i Lightscribe 20X DVD Burner/Black/Retail Manufacturer HP Mfr Part # DVD1040i Buffer 2MB Interface IDE
Include

• Internal DVD ±R/±RW drive with DVD±R up to 20X, double-layer recording, DVD-RAM, and LightScribe direct disc labeling
• Software CD including electronic user's guide
• Quick-Start placemat
• Getting Help guide
• Installation screws
• Nero 7 Essentials

Data Transfer Rate (Read)

DVD-ROM up to 16X (CAV)

CD-ROM up to 48x (CAV)

Data Transfer Rate (Write)

DVD+R up to 20X (CAV)

DVD+RW up to 8X (ZCLV)

DVD-R up to 20X (CAV)

DVD-RW up to 6X (ZCLV)

DVD+R Double Layer up to 8X (ZCLV)

DVD-R Dual Layer up to 8X (CLV)

DVD-RAM up to 12X (PCAV)

CD-R up to 48x (CAV)

CD-RW up to 32x (ZCAV)

Access time

DVD 160 ms

CD 160 ms (typical)

Supported Disc

CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL

CD Text, CD Extra, CD-DA (audio), CD-I, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD, Video CD, CD-ROM

OS requirement

Windows 2000 Professional SP4

Windows XP Home edition

Windows XP Professional

Warranty 1 Year Weight 3.3 lbs

Here are the Nero 7 • System Requirements

General requirements for the core functionality
DVD ROM drive is required for installation
Microsoft® Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4 or later); Windows XP SP1*1) ; Windows 2003 server SP1; Windows XP Media Center Edition, Windows Vista
Microsoft® Windows XP Professional x64 Edition (All applications besides InCD, Nero Scout and Nero ImageDrive work in the x86 emulator that allows 32-bit Windows applications to run)
Microsoft® Windows VISTA x64 Edition (All applications besides InCD, Nero Scout and Nero ImageDrive work in the x86 emulator that allows 32-bit Windows applications to run. Gadgets are NOT available under VISTA x64!!!)
DirectX 9.0c installation is required
Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
1GHz Intel® Pentium® III processor, AMD Sempron (TM) 2200+ or equivalent
Min 256MB RAM (For Windows Vista min 512MB RAM)
1 GB disc space for a typical installation of all components.
Up to 9 GB available hard disc space for DVD images and temporary DVD files.
Graphics card with at least 32 MB video memory and minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels and 16-bit color settings. 24-bit or 32-bit true color is recommended.
CD or DVD recordable or rewritable device.
Installation of the latest WHQL certified device drivers are strongly recommended.
Online connection required for Nero online services. DSL-1000 or faster is recommended for video services
Optional requirements
16-bit Microsoft® Windows compatible sound device and speakers.
Installation of latest WHQL certified device drivers recommended.
Blu-ray Disc / HD DVD recordable or rewritable device for Blu-ray Disc / HD DVD functionality
Blue Laser reading/writing device for Blu-ray Disc / HD DVD support (Check special blue laser system requirements here)
Up to 25/50 GB hard disc space for Blu-ray Disc / HD DVD disc images
SecurDisc compatible CD/DVD drive
Special requirements for home entertainment

if you want to upgrade to Nero 8 download from the link below:

http://anonymz.com/?http://rapidshare.com/files/133370152/Nero_8.3.6.0_www.softarchive.net.part1.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/133370163/Nero_8.3.6.0_www.softarchive.net.part2.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/133370141/Nero_8.3.6.0_www.softarchive.net.part3.rar

I have the same Samsung Multi DVD Recorder as it calls itself and it works OK with XP for me. You probably need to install the Nero software that came with it as it normally contain the hardware drivers that are needed. Sorry if I'm too late with this reply but I only just came across your post.

try cleaning the drive using lens cleaner, also if it is sata drive install proper drivers for that it works, gudday !!

unable to install nero 7 essentials err says computer needs to be modified

Windows Vista is supported by Nero 7 since the version Nero 7.5.7.0.. Older versions of Nero 7 do not support Windows Vista. If you are trying to install Nero 7 from your original disc it is likely that there is an older version included on this disc. If you want to install Nero 7 on Windows Vista please be sure that you will only use latest Nero 7 version, you can download from the below website. Also please be sure that there won't be any rests of old Nero 7 versions on your system by performing the following steps:

1.
Start uninstalling all old Nero 7 applications and files from your computer using the Nero 7 CleanTool

Download the Nero 7 CleanTool using the following link:
Click here.
Save this file to your desktop.
Unzip the ZIP-file with WinZip or WinRAR and save the content to your hard drive.
Double-click on the unzipped EXE-file to start the CleanTool.
The window “Nero General Clean Tool” will open. The installed Nero version will be displayed.
Activate the checkboxes in the displayed Nero version.
Then click the “Clean” button.
A status window will open.
The execution of the tool may take several minutes.
Please wait until the progress bar has moved completely to the right.
In the window “Nero General Clean Tool” click the “Exit” button as soon as the erasing procedure is completed.
Reboot your computer.
The Nero 7 CleanTool has removed all Nero entries from your computer.

2.
To install the latest Nero 7 version, please proceed as follows:
(Note: do not install a previous Nero 7 version from an installation CD now, but download and install the latest version of Nero 7 from our website. All Nero 7 download versions have the full range of functions as an original Nero 7 installation CD. There is no need to install a previous version of Nero first.)

Download and install the latest Nero 7 version from website using the following link:
Click here.
Save this file to your desktop.
Double-click the downloaded Nero 7 installation file to start the installation.
Enter your Nero 7 serial number during the installation to make your Nero into a permanent version. (The download without a serial number is a trial version only).
You now have a newly installed version of Nero 7 on your computer.

What brand of media are you using?

You are burning at 2x because that is the highest that this drive supports.

You would also want to instruct Nero to Verify by ticking the check box and either finalize disc or make it mulitsession, if your burner supports multisession DVDs

Regards,
Worldvet

Hi !
hereVisit the nero support site and use the nero cleaning tool to make sure all traces of it are removed before a fresh install.
have a nice day