CD-R/RW DRIVE

My computer: Compaq Presario 2700 Notebook
My CD-R/RW Drive: Model No. UJDA330

I can't record onto CD-R or CD-RW discs. Even if the CD Writing Wizard goes
through the entire process and claims that I've successfully written the
files to the CD, when I put the CD in and open it, it shows as a blank CD.

Also, when I insert and open any CD that I *know* has files on it, I'm told
it's a blank CD.

What's going on? Do I need to buy a new CD-R/RW Drive?

Thanks!

If the drive is not reading or burning files it's possible that it's
worn out. Cdrw drives have a way of just quitting. That's it.
If the drive has age on it probably time for a new one. You could first
try a cddrive lense cleaner. That might give you
a little more use. But as cheap as drives are today ( in the twenty
dollar range ) a new one would be the best solution.
Take a look here at Pricewatch http://www.pricewatch.com/


"Jimmy's Mommy" <Jimmy's Mommy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:338EF57B-2DEA-44BE-B1F7-02B9BBD05047@microsoft.com...
> My computer: Compaq Presario 2700 Notebook
> My CD-R/RW Drive: Model No. UJDA330
>
> I can't record onto CD-R or CD-RW discs. Even if the CD Writing Wizard
> goes
> through the entire process and claims that I've successfully written the
> files to the CD, when I put the CD in and open it, it shows as a blank CD.
>
> Also, when I insert and open any CD that I *know* has files on it, I'm
> told
> it's a blank CD.
>
> What's going on? Do I need to buy a new CD-R/RW Drive?
>
> Thanks!

I am having the same problem :-(
right click on the CD, properties
do you get a recording tab?

While sipping a glass of green tea, I read that Jimmy's Mommy wrote in
news:338EF57B-2DEA-44BE-B1F7-02B9BBD05047@microsoft.com


> My computer: Compaq Presario 2700 Notebook
> My CD-R/RW Drive: Model No. UJDA330
>
> I can't record onto CD-R or CD-RW discs. Even if the CD Writing Wizard goes
> through the entire process and claims that I've successfully written the
> files to the CD, when I put the CD in and open it, it shows as a blank CD.
>
> Also, when I insert and open any CD that I *know* has files on it, I'm told
> it's a blank CD.
>
> What's going on? Do I need to buy a new CD-R/RW Drive?
>
> Thanks!