I got a new comp with a " hp dvd writer / cd-writer combo ".
I got a program called Record Now! that came with the computer.
Heres the problem.
When ever I try to make a "Data Disk", I get an error.
When I try to copy a Music cd, It sais that it's completed the write successfuly, but when i try to open the cd, it sais that there is no cd in the cdrom drive.
The cd I use is " maxell CD-R ". I've tryed CD-R and CD-RW. none work. Do I need a DVD Re-writable cd?

The computer if a Howlete Packard, Windows Xp Media Edition.

I dont know if it's the hardware of software. If anyone got ANY info, please let me know.

-L8ter.

[quote author=OuTLawZGoSu link=board=2;threadid=6170;start=0#msg53585 date=1081196748]
The computer if a Howlete Packard
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That's your problem, getting those cheap rip-off brands with similar names. ::)

[quote author=K link=board=2;threadid=6170;start=0#msg53586 date=1081196815]
[quote author=OuTLawZGoSu link=board=2;threadid=6170;start=0#msg53585 date=1081196748]
The computer if a Howlete Packard
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That's your problem, getting those cheap rip-off brands with similar names. ::)
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Well, i didnt pick it out, my dad did. But it's not cheap. It got 160 gig HD (7200 rpm, not sure what that is ) , Pentium4 3.00 GHz. 512MB DDR. 1 dvdr+ rom drive, cdrom drive.

But the werdest thing is, the letters on the cpu is in small letters. Looks kinda weird.

It's decent for a Howlete packard.

Do you mean Hewlett Packard?

[quote author=The-Rabid-Lord link=board=2;threadid=6170;start=0#msg53591 date=1081198242]
Do you mean Hewlett Packard?
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Ye

Id never go for a pre-built computer. I either build it my-self or have it custom built from a local PC shop.

You need to learn how to spell.

Anyhow! Have you tried looking on this "Record Now!"'s website?

Maybe your recorder is broken. You could also try recording at a lower speed, and enabling verification.

I suggest using the latest version of nero, because it kicks ass. And remember to buy it because:
[quote author=iago link=board=2;threadid=3812;start=0#msg31253 date=1069721387]
We here at Valhalla Legends Inc. © neither support nor condone piracy.
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[quote author=Hitmen link=board=2;threadid=6170;start=0#msg53604 date=1081203268]
I suggest using the latest version of nero, because it kicks ass. And remember to buy it because:
[quote author=iago link=board=2;threadid=3812;start=0#msg31253 date=1069721387]
We here at Valhalla Legends Inc. © neither support nor condone piracy.
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That fact that you used a quite for 6 month ago scares me :)

Aight, I just found a DVD+R that came wit my comp. I put about 10 megs on it. It worked!
I guess Ican only use either dvdRWs or ony the ones that have a "+" and not + ( DVD+RW not DVD-RW)
It's the hardware not software.

[quote author=iago link=board=2;threadid=6170;start=0#msg53606 date=1081204064]
[quote author=Hitmen link=board=2;threadid=6170;start=0#msg53604 date=1081203268]
I suggest using the latest version of nero, because it kicks ass. And remember to buy it because:
[quote author=iago link=board=2;threadid=3812;start=0#msg31253 date=1069721387]
We here at Valhalla Legends Inc. © neither support nor condone piracy.
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That fact that you used a quite for 6 month ago scares me :)
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I remembered seeing it a while ago so I searched for "piracy" and found it in a few seconds.

[quote author=Hitmen link=board=2;threadid=6170;start=0#msg53656 date=1081223416]
[quote author=iago link=board=2;threadid=6170;start=0#msg53606 date=1081204064]
[quote author=Hitmen link=board=2;threadid=6170;start=0#msg53604 date=1081203268]
I suggest using the latest version of nero, because it kicks ass. And remember to buy it because:
[quote author=iago link=board=2;threadid=3812;start=0#msg31253 date=1069721387]
We here at Valhalla Legends Inc. © neither support nor condone piracy.
[/quote]
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That fact that you used a quite for 6 month ago scares me :)
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I remembered seeing it a while ago so I searched for "piracy" and found it in a few seconds.
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That's Hitmen for ya. ;)

[quote author=Hitmen link=board=2;threadid=6170;start=0#msg53604 date=1081203268]
I suggest using the latest version of nero, because it kicks ass. And remember to buy it because:
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I actually bought nero 6 this weekend, for use with my new dvd recorder.

Nero came with my dvd burner and my cd burner, but it's a bundled version that only works with them. I don't see the problem with having a bundled version, though :/

[quote author=iago link=board=2;threadid=6170;start=0#msg53698 date=1081270279]
Nero came with my dvd burner and my cd burner, but it's a bundled version that only works with them. I don't see the problem with having a bundled version, though :/
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A bundled version is fine until you need to encode mpeg2, or until you get another burner from another manufacturer... I got a NEC dvd burner now and previously had bundled lite-on.

[quote author=Adron link=board=2;threadid=6170;start=15#msg53711 date=1081273063]
[quote author=iago link=board=2;threadid=6170;start=0#msg53698 date=1081270279]
Nero came with my dvd burner and my cd burner, but it's a bundled version that only works with them. I don't see the problem with having a bundled version, though :/
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A bundled version is fine until you need to encode mpeg2, or until you get another burner from another manufacturer... I got a NEC dvd burner now and previously had bundled lite-on.
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I found nero's mpeg encoding was lousy, it ends up blurry and yucky. To encode mpeg2 I use tmpgenc.

And that's true about getting a new burner, but if I get a new one I'll hope that it comes with Nero :)

[quote author=iago link=board=2;threadid=6170;start=15#msg53717 date=1081274574]
I found nero's mpeg encoding was lousy, it ends up blurry and yucky. To encode mpeg2 I use tmpgenc.

And that's true about getting a new burner, but if I get a new one I'll hope that it comes with Nero :)
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Ah, I haven't tried its encoding. What I really was after was being able to run both my lite-on and my nec burners at the same time, which I now can.