Maybe a stupid question...Gateway dvd burner?
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many laptops come w/ a combo drive cd writer and dvdrom unless it is a top of the line model you usually had to pay extra for an internal dvd burner. either way you can check it in your device manager. go to control panel >System > Hardware tab then click on device manager. Then expand the dvd/cd rom and look at what type of drive you have. If you don't have a dvd burner there are several usb and firewire dvd burners available fairly cheaply.
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What model number is this burner? Are you sure that it is NOT a DVD-RAM?  Does the unit work, or are you having a problem with it burning? Did you install any drivers that might have come with the burner? Sometimes these are included on the burning software disc (NERO).
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There isn't a particular kind of internal connection between dvd burners.  They all use IDE.  So as long as it says "internal" on the box, it should work.
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You could use the file transfer wizard, but I need more details like:  What operating system are you using?  Do you have a network set up at home?  Do you have a dvd burner?  If you provide any details from the following questions I asked, I could definitely help you out.  Nice work by the way, I saw the 360 page.  I like the golden toilet seat!  LOL
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Tech Man is right   www.newegg.com  has got  good ones cheap  NEC is really good i have 2500 burns on mine still works great.  Some DVD Burners come with Nero.  Some are OEM wich is just the DVD Drive.  You can get nero from the nero.com website for a trial, then search online for a serial number and get the progam for free. But its not recommended.   Good Luck man but Nero is the Best no questions asked!
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You do have a DVD-RW drive, right?\nif so, install the nero that comes with the drive, it is usually Nero Express, there is easy to reach options to do that.
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Well, if your laptop has an interchangable drive, get a regular laptop DVD burner, and you're set. Also, you need DVD burning and copying programs, like Roxio. But if you cannot change your drive, get a USB one or something. They basically work just as well, it's just more ugly and bulky. Good luck!
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Check out the pc magazines on line, PC Plus is good for a big selection of downloads, (link included) I think I have seen a dvd burning software there when I last visited, not sure if it is freeware though a lot of what they have is freeware.\nhope you find something.
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Try this, good brand burner for only $28:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827106014\nor for only $4 more, get one with DVD-RAM capability and LightScribe:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827106019
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Wow, I thought this would be an easy one given that Gateway is pretty easy to work through.  I found you some reference material but not much else.  Maybe you'll have the time to sift through the site below and others (type "CGI server" into your search engine).  Sorry, best I could do is get you started.
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Usually.  Depending on the manufacturer of your discs and the manufacturer of your burner.   I bought some DVD's made by NexxTech that just don't work on my burner.  Fortunately they work on the burner in my laptop, so I haven't completely wasted my money.  :)
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If your dvd burner is listed as "DVD +/- RW" then you can use either DVD-R or DVD+R discs. I'd recommend using DVD+R discs, generally speaking, the blanks are cheaper and can burn faster.
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Virtually all modern DVD Burners have a stylized 'RW' logo on the drive bay door, with the words "DVD+Rreadwriteable" underneith in small print.  I have included a link to the picture you will be looking for: http://lacie.de/imgstore/product_container/dvd+rw_logo.jpg
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You're going to need some DVD burning software. Some should have come with the computer or DVD burner. Look in your start menu->all programs for something like MyDVD or Nero or Roxio. If you don't find anything then look through the disks that came with the computer or DVD burner for the same program names and install it.
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You may want to try MicroCenter, they sell OEM drives(means it just comes in a bag, no manual and such).  Good drives too, Samsung!\n\nI paid about $29 for my dual layer DVD burner that also will burn lightscribe disks.   It also came with a free version of Nero Express that gives you all the basic DVD burning functions that you need.\n\nI believe that you can order off their website as well if there is not a store near you,\n\nMikeC
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the problem is that you have several problems first the processer is too slow 900mhz is the minimal requirement. Second there the ram you need at lease 256 mb to opearate the drive with any degree of success. I don't believe it is possible to run a dvd-rw on the computer in question.
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tigerdirect.com has DVD burners for under $50\nalso newegg.com