> "J e r" <milosek@localnet.com> wrote in message
> news:11nesg4ro5nva17@corp.supernews.com...
> > In My Computer I have a D drive that's listed as DVD_RAM. When I right
> > click
> > on it the Format selection does not appear. This is preventing its uses as
> > a
> > RAM drive.
> >
> > When a blank DVD is inserted, it changes to a CD drive.
> >
> > The drive is capable of using both CD's & DVD's. It has no problem reading
> > and recording movies.
> >
> > Basically all I want to do is use it to back up files in a write once read
> > many mode, preferably using drag/drop on the Explorer screen.
> >
> > How do I get XP to recognize this capability ?

Im having a similar problem with my dvd drive. Its a lg dual layer dvd-ram
superdrive with the latest firmware installed. I have dvd re-builder, cinema
craft encoder sp, dvd decrypter, AVI Synth installed to backup dvds. My
antivirus is PC Cillin 2006. I also have PowerDVD software installed. The
drive is brand new(3 wks old). Recently it started changing to a cd drive
whenever i inserted a blank dvd. Is it a hardware or software problem? What
can i do to fix it?