DVD burner not working.

[FuzzyBear]

I have a Toshiba satellite which uses a SDR6112 which can burn dvd+-Rs supposedly. When I tried to burn something using drop and drag DVD burning program that came with the comp, it asked me to insert a disk, but I already have a blank DVD+R inside. I tried using another burning program, cheetah, but it also asks me to insert a disk. I've been all around the net searching for an answer on forums and stuff. Is there anyone who can help me?

 

[emoxley]

What brand of blanks are you using? It may not like them. I know that sounds stupid, but it's the truth. A lot of burners don't like Memorex. I personally haven't had a problem with Memorex, but I know a bunch of folks who have. Brand makes a big difference.
Verbatim is a very good brand, liked by most burners. Maxells are pretty good, usually. TDK is a hit or miss. A lot of people prefer Ritek. Only places I've seen to buy those are online.
First thing I'd try is another brand.............
Good luck! Keep us posted.

 

[FuzzyBear]

Using imation. I think it's a japanese brand. anyways, I guess I could try another brand. they work on my brother's laptop, but his isn't a toshiba. I'll buy them tmr, if you guys figure out anything else, let me know, thx.

 

[FuzzyBear]

okay I tried verbatim and TDK... nada
I just noticed that in mr computer, it says DVD-RW drive and then under that CD drive in the details even after I put in a blank DVD+R. I'm going to ask toshiba if there are any new drivers for it. I just don't understand why it won't read blank media. Anyone have any suggestions?

 

[FuzzyBear]

Okay, I think my writer is DVD-RW, so then should I be able to write on DVD+Rs? if not, I'm an idiot...Please tell me if it is possible.

Thanks

 

[Couriant]

No, if its a minus (-) then it will not do +

What toshiba model do you have.

 

[windxpuser]

Hello,
I have Toshiba Laptop with PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-K12D DVD Drive. It supports DVD+-R/+-RW operations. I having problems with burning DVD+R's. I can see the data burnt on the disc (looking at the difference in color) but if I insert the disk it shows 0 bytes .
I tried
DVD Drag n Drop (which I have uninstalled currently)
HT Fireman (freeware).
I have Toshiba recovery CD.
Is there anyway to clean up the DVD drive related application/driver without going for system recovery or formatting?
Thanks.

 

[FuzzyBear]

I've got a toshiba P25-S507 I think. I'll go buy a DVD-RW tmr to try it out. Thx

 

[Couriant]

I have checked Toshiba and your model does not support +RW or +R

information on Toshiba.

It's listed on the bottom of the page.

 

[Couriant]

Hello,
I have Toshiba Laptop with PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-K12D DVD Drive. It supports DVD+-R/+-RW operations. I having problems with burning DVD+R's. I can see the data burnt on the disc (looking at the difference in color) but if I insert the disk it shows 0 bytes .
I tried
DVD Drag n Drop (which I have uninstalled currently)
HT Fireman (freeware).
I have Toshiba recovery CD.
Is there anyway to clean up the DVD drive related application/driver without going for system recovery or formatting?
Thanks.

What laptop model is it?