my CD burner wont work. i put in a perfectly clean new disk, and it says its scratched or dirty. i try another, same thing. EVERY CD i try to burn does this, im using Windows Media Player 11. I tried with WMP10 too, same thing. PLZ HELP!
2007-01-24 10:46:54 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Several possible issues depending on the type of burner:
1. Laser is indeed scratched or dirty. Need to clean with air or a kit, and run burner analysis tests.
2. CDs are not compatible with burner.
3. Are trying to burn at a faster rate then burner allows.
4. You actually have a bad batch of CDs or inserting CD on the wrong side.
5. Burning software is throwing false error.
Best bet is number 1 or 4. I've actually had at one point a whole case of poorly coated cheapo cds that my burner thought were defective. Have also had a damaged laser of which I found easier to replace the entire unit for $20.00 cdn then go through the hassle of cleaning it. In the future use Nero instead of WMP as its more robust and has better error handling but still very user friendly.
2007-01-24 11:11:20 · answer #1 · answered by smark66 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm uncertain approximately doing it with a DVD/CD burner yet walmart sells diverse issues to do away with scratches some are instruction manual ( you ought to do all the artwork your self) others are electric I had one you place the CD on the pad, spray it close it and swap the guard till at last it is going all the way around as quickly as, then you definitely swap the guard the different direction returned till at last it is going all the way around one time, then get rid of it and use the gentle textile that got here with it to get any left over wetness off and all the scratches have been long gone Ive used it for music Cd's i burned, offered, video clips, video games
2016-11-01 05:00:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I had this problem it was because I had purchase a CD that was a different brand and it wouldn't read it right. It gave me that same message. Someone suggested I get a different brand and it worked for me. If that doesn't work for you then you should try cleaning the burner.
http://www.dartpro.com/press/ABCstoCleanCD.asp
2007-01-24 10:53:23 · answer #3 · answered by tambam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely the laser in the burner itself is dirty or freaking out. I've never used one buy you could try one of those drive cleaning kits. Or perhaps some of that sprayable air thats at office stores and GENTLY blow out the drive.
2007-01-24 10:52:15 · answer #4 · answered by comtnman2003 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Youe CD burner is dirty and you need to clean it so it doesn't think the stuff is on your CDs.
2007-01-24 10:52:24 · answer #5 · answered by marklemoore 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1st you need to see what type you are using a - or + r..or rw disc.als will it play a normal dick like a music cd...if os ...i would verify the type you are using is compatiable with you cd rom..it that all check out i would uninstall the cdrom and reinstall it on the system and goto the manu site and get the most current firmware and flash the cdrom......
2007-01-24 11:05:20 · answer #6 · answered by radroni5952 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm no expert, but my guess is that you need to clean the CD-Drive. It probably has dirt on the lens. You can find cleaning kits any place with electronics --I know I've seen them at Wal-Mart.
2007-01-24 10:54:31 · answer #7 · answered by Pooky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Your laser lens may have dust on it. You can either try to blow it off with Dri-Air or use a disk with cleaning fibers on it.
2007-01-24 10:52:44 · answer #8 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your burner is messed up, call the company who makes it and see if they will repair it for you
2007-01-24 10:51:49 · answer #9 · answered by icantthink4155 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋