Why isnt my WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER recognising my DVD BURNER?

Question

everything is connected but it still says on the CD BURN sceen to attach burning device?

PLease help me....THANX

Answer 1

If you are trying to burn dvd type discs then this is not supported by windows media player and this could be the problem.
However, if it is just a cd that you are wanting to create and you get stuck at this screen then firstly, make sure that your CD drive is enabled for burning.

To enable CD burning
1.
From the Start menu, right-click My Computer, and then click Open.
2.
In the Devices with Removable Storage area, right-click the CD drive, and then click Properties.
3.
If your CD drive is recognized, you will see a Recording tab. On the Recording tab, verify that the Enable CD recording on this drive check box is selected.

Next, verify that the Image Mastering API (IMAPI) CD-Burning COM service on your computer is enabled.

To enable IMAPI
1.
Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Administrative Tools, and then click Services.
2.
Right-click IMAPI CD-Burning COM Service, and then click Properties.
3.
Set the Startup type to Automatic.
4.
Click Start to start the service, and then click OK. Note that you may have to log off and then log on for this change to take effect.

Other things to try are different brands of media, different write speeds and also try burning a different selection of files or file. When we burn something to disc a temp image is stored somewhere on our hardrives, there needs to be enough space for this temp image so if your burning a large file, try something smaller just as a test.
If none of the suggestions help, try a re-install of the device.
One last comment without sounding patronising, do make sure your drive has burning capabilities and is not just a normal "reading" (player) type drive.

Answer 2

I'm not sure about Windows Media in particular, but I have had this problem before...

First make sure it is listed and working in the Device Manager (Control Panel / System / Hardware / Device Manager). Then search online to see if there are any new drivers. Finally, try another CD burning program like Nero.

If it still doesn't work with Nero, your DVD burner may be kaput. I've had two cheap CD burners that died on me that way; they could still read but writing gave me access errors.

Answer 3

Some conputers, especially Dells do this sometimes. Go to my computer and see if the DVD player is listed. If not go through yahoo answers....there have been so many questions like this that you'll probably find a remedy that works for you. I didnt, but i'm unlucky.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

try going on the website of the manufactorer of the computer and downloading the latest drivers.

Answer 6

is it a nec from dell