Regarding the Dvd Writer Problem

Yes the drive runs on usb .I did not use there install software .I used VLC player (free ware) because im using windows 8.1. hope this helps.

Hi,
The problem unfortunately will be with the dvd writer dvd laser not functioning or dirty try cleanng the laser with some glass cleaner or cd cleaning packs if the same the dvd drive is faulty and needs replacing

This may be caused by bad media, or incompatible formats. There are a variety of media formats for CDs and DVDs. Your reader may not read them all. What model are you running, and what type of media (DVD-R, DVD+R, etc) are you using?

-Jon

There might be a driver problem or motherboard problem just update your drivers!

Are you sure you have a DVD writer and not just a DVD reader, CD writer?

we may need more details but you can try this for now

1. are you sure you have a cd writer or a dvd writer (writer = burner)--- check the front edge of your cd/dvd unit and look for words like "writer" "burner" or writeable next to the word dvd or compact disc... keep in mind not all cd/dvd writer can write (burn) cd or dvds, some may burn cd but not dvds.

2. is your cd/dvd unit compatible with the media (cd or dvd blank disk) you are trying to use.. depending your cd/dvd especifications your dvd/cd drive is compatible with certain types of cd or dvds that are writeable.

3. is the cd/dvd a writeable cd/dvd and is compatible with your cd/dvd drive? for instance.. if you are using a blank dvd and your cd/dvd drive only burn cd/s and read dvd and cd you won't be able to write to the blank dvd.

4. are you trying to burn a dvd in a corporate computer.?? as a user (not an administrator) of your corporate computer you may not have priviledges that will allow them to burn dvd/cd's even you your drive and your media are compatible.

please post
the error that you get
the brand and model of the computer you're using
the type of media you're using

Ok.I got your point.Now I want you to try this first
1.Go up to device Manager
2.Under CDROM/DVD remove your DVD(Uninstall it)
3.Restart your Windows
4.after login your windows,wait for a minute,Windows should be able to detect your DVD back
5.Check your DVD in Device Manager again that its been detected back
6.Now try your DVD again.
Goodluck...takecare
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Can I have more detail like the model of your laptop. I really wanted to check that it is a DVD writer or not.Second it can be that that it doesn't support the type of DVD+R or DVD-R you're trying to use.But first check out that your model support writting to DVD or not.
takecare.

can you specify the status before and now? if your DVD/CD ROM still reading?

Comment by jetty376, posted on Jan 28, 2008 my samsung dvd writer is not able to write dvds but is able to read dvds and write dvds

What are you saying? It able or not able to write the DVDs