I have a e-machines computer,but is having a hard time burning DVDs. My computer uses a DVD+R
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I would advise you to get a hold of Nero instead if at all possible. Things will be easier in the long run.\n\nYou want Nero Burning ROM
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Sounds like a problem with the drivers. Try re-installing the drivers or look online for the latest drivers for you particular DVD drive. You may have installed drivers for the wrong operating system, if you have XP then make sure that you install the XP drivers.
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what kind of data are u burning.   is ur dvd plucked in to the ide cable?
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To to My Computer, right click, go to Hardware, Device Manager and see if you really have a DVD/CD ROM drive.  My guess is you only have a CD drive, which will neither play nor burn DVDs.\n-MM
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Depends on what you are doing.\nIf you are just burning files (like docs and spreadsheets) you can use Nero, or Deepburner (Free).  Or you can use Windows by Drag and Dropping onto the DVD-Drive letter in My COmputer.\n\nIf you want to Make DVDs, it gets alot more complex because it has to be burned a specific way.  My Suggestion is DVD-Shrink, however it has been discontinued.  Maybe if you look online you can find it.
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A couple things:\nIs the software you're using updated? Check the help files to see how to update your software.\n\nAre you playing a DVD or just a video clip file? You might want to check if the DVD is dirty or if the video clip was badly made. You might want to check your DVD rom drive if its dusty or so.
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Check the documentation that came with the DVD-RW. These DVD burners can be sorta picky about what brand name Cd's and DVDs they will burn. If you try the brands they recommend and the problems persist, try downloading the firmware from the DVD-RW manufacturer's web site for that model burner. That should be your LAST resort though!
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if there is a dvd in the computer there should have been software to play it if you have the discs that came with it look and see if its there if not go download one
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depeneds why? if your computer is slow, probably ram.  if you have 512 or more, than dvd.  if you dont have that much ram, than a dvd burner is just going to be slower when burning
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I can only tell you what how to trouble shoot\n\nFirst, you have to understand that burning a dvd is not an excact science.So try these steps\n\n1-Try to upgrade you software as best you can, to your specficic needs. Some software may not support some of the burners option with out additional upgrades. Be aware that some of these "upgrades" cost may cost you some cash.\n\n2-Up load the latest drivers for your hardware. Meaning goto the manufactures site for the latest device drivers etc.\n\n3-Double check the settings in you computer to see if it is set up right. Windows Me and Xp both have diffrient ways of setting up the burner. For Example in windows ME there were tabs in the properties of the device that let you set DMA options etc. Now in windows XP there are multiple tabs and check marks that let you check weather or not let this device be able to record to or not. So duoble check the settings no matter wich version of windows you have.\n\n4-Experiment a little you will find that using diffrient combinations of the software may solve your problem.\n\nFor example, I was using dvd shrink with nero burning but other dvd players could not read my copies. I ruturned the drive and still had problems burning. Well, I switch to Roxio and presto, my problem went away\n\n5-try using diffrient media types. Like DVD + to DVD- and try using diffrient brands also.\n\nIt will take some time to fix your problem but well worth it when things start run smoothly.
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That is not DVD burning software, you need dedicated DVD burning software.\nIf you want to get a new burner, you must buy it from Compaq, They don't allow aftermarket equipment, they are a proprietary system, only what is purchased from them will work in your computer, unless you buy an aftermarket motherboard.
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go to your dvd burners manufacturers web site and see if they have a patch to fix this problem, it happens alot and they usually they have a fix for it, if not contact their support team and let them know, and they will contact you with what info they have on the problem, good luck to you.
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Proably because you don't have SOFTWARE to burn it. Do you have Nero? If not, Windows has no way to burn DVDs by itself.
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You probably had it set to emulate/test mode.  In that mode, it doesn't really burn the disc.  Check the settings and look for something like that.
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- Have you checked if you need a firmware update?\n- Bad quality media? Did it happen with more than one type? Did it happen with quality discs such as Verbatim?\n- Are you trying to use a burning speed that is not compatible with the writer?\n\nIf you have checked all this to no avail, maybe the write/read unit (the laser) of your writer is going loco, and it may need repair. Suggest that you send a Nero logfile to your PC´s or drive´s support, they should be able to tell you what´s wrong with it.
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You need Alcohol 120% CD/DVD Image making & Burning & Drive Simulation Software\n\nmore here >>> http://www.alcohol-soft.com/
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yea, what you have is a so called Combo-Drive and they can not burn DVDs. If you don't want change this drive, then you have to get an external DVD ReWriter with a USB 2.0 interface.\n\nThe DVD Burner from Amazon you mentioned is the WRONG one (it's only for internal use). What you need is this one\nhttp://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1544661&CatId=483\nbtw, at a nice price.