Gateway DvD drive doesn't write?
922289
yes you are missing something... you need a DVD-R/W to write DVDs....
1070645
check the connection. (i doubt its connection unless short on motherbord)\nwhen that checks out fine uninstall the drivers. then restart the computer. windows 2000 shoul detect the cd and dvd drivers.\nwhen that works, give me the 10 points
36513
More than likely software.  You might try to download the drivers from the driver makers web site, you if you are in Windows XP, boot from the last known good restore point.  If it is drivers, this should help.  If not, you might try a new software product for writing to the CDs.
201907
First of all your CD/DVD drive must support writing on the media and second you need a software like NERO to do that. If you have Windows XP with latest fixpack, even this will do the job for you!
136248
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.
711704
It is possible that the settings are incorrect. check the dvd drive properties in the device manager.\n\nALSO could be CPU to slow, or not enough RAM, or to many other programs running, paging (virtual memory) file to small, video card to slow.  These are some of the more common problems, although other things can also cause this problem.\n\nPlaying DVD's uses a LOT more resources than making a CD, mostly due to the fact that video files are big.
651318
I had a similar problem with an old computer I had. Usually it  is solved by restatrting the computer. Make sure the drive is empty when you restart. If the drive won't open normally there is usually an emergency mechanism for opening it (usually a small hole in the front of the drive to stick a pin or paperclip etc in to force the drive open.) Finally make sure that the drive it still physically connected to the computer (ie. none of the internal cables have fallen out. There should be a multicoloured power cable and flat ribbon cable in the back of the drive.) If this does not work contact the manufacturer of your computer/DVD drive for advise as it may be a hardware fault. Yu can also type your problem and DVD drive model into google for more help\n\nHope this Helps!
331937
go to device manager if there is question mark for ur cd dvd drive means there is a problem regrding ur driver . u can solve it easily but if it not then u might have to change ur cd dvd drive.\n\ngud luck
828340
Do you have a floppy disc in the drive?  Check that first, if not, then:\nhttp://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000465.htm
446275
Are you sure you have a dvd reader  or just a cd drive???
939049
no, unfortunately you got it wrong. the TS-L462D is a so called combo drive, it can read&write CDs and read DVDs but can not write them.\nthis is the drive you have\nhttp://www.tsstorage.com/korea/kr/product/info_list.php?category=57\nTSST is short for Toshiba Samsung Storage Technology, a very reliable brand.
139687
not on a dvd drive, it has to be a dvd (re)writer. dvd writers can handle both, CDs and DVDs.
641919
Check for DVD Burner or if it is a Codec go to microsoft, do searches and try installing ones that you may need.
12728
Make sure that all cables from the DVD-ROM drive are connected (IDE cable, power cable, and audio cable).  If the audio cable isn't attached the drive works fine for playing games and stuff, but not for listening to music/sound.
151508
try using a different “working” CD/DVD to make sure that the problem is not with your CD/DVD
784296
it could be a dead drive that needs replaced. the dvd and cd reading heads are seperate, so it is possible for one to be working and not the other, and if you use the cd head more than the dvd, it isn't a stretch for it to be the one to give out first.\ntry a cleaning kit. if that doesn't work, you'll probably need to replace it.
216126
make sure you have the updated drivers for your DVD drive.