i have a hp DVD writer 740B and it recognizes dvd and plays them, but it wont recognize blank cds when i try to record audio. i have tried updating the firmware. i used an air can to spray out dust bunnies but no use. pleae help me on this issue. how much do external CD buners, basic ones?
2007-03-04 12:52:56 · 2 answers · asked by sarahi77009@sbcglobal.net 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
possibly a bad batch of blanks...
A high quality external USB DVD-RW drive is about $100. I got a Lightscribe for that.
2007-03-04 12:59:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You said you've updated the firmware, but have you reinstalled the correct driver for the drive? That often helps.
If you are going to purchase a new external burner, you might check with newegg.com for one. Below is the link on newegg.com with the external burners listed. Hope this helps.
2007-03-04 17:28:58 · answer #2 · answered by Jolly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋