Windows 10: Writing DVDs: Problem with Blank DVDs or something else?

Discus and support Writing DVDs: Problem with Blank DVDs or something else? in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I am archiving files to DVD, on Windows 10 & a Lenovo Z51, using an external DVD writer. Windows is up to date. My laptop shows the DVD writer in... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Jedzi, Apr 2, 2020.

  1. JEDZI
    Jedzi Win User

    Writing DVDs: Problem with Blank DVDs or something else?


    I am archiving files to DVD, on Windows 10 & a Lenovo Z51, using an external DVD writer. Windows is up to date. My laptop shows the DVD writer in Device Manager & Disk Manager. However, it doesn't show-up as a drive in Windows Explorer or Imgburn.

    I am using 5 year old Verbatim DVD -Rs. I've not had problems with them before. I have tried using several different DVDs from the spindle - no difference. Other things I've tried:

    • I can play a movie on DVD without a problem.
    • A DVD that I recorded myself a couple of years ago shows up fine.
    • Changing the drive letter.
    • Using an old DVD writer - I get the same problem.
    • Uninstalling & reinstalling the drivers from within Device Manager.
    • I've tried editing the registry as per various support articles. However, I can't see the Upper / Lower Registry limits that some support articles mention.
    • Another laptop and I get exactly the same problem.
    I've come to the conclusion that the most likely culprit is the DVDs. Is that likely?

    :)
     
    Jedzi, Apr 2, 2020
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  2. JOHN SARC
    John Sarc Win User

    Writing to DVD

    Hi,

    The issue might be caused by a compatibility issue. To isolate the issue, we suggest that you try to use a different blank CD/DVD and see if it does the same thing. We would also like to know if you've done some troubleshooting steps to resolve it. If yes,
    what are those?
     
    John Sarc, Apr 2, 2020
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  3. GHLNKNJC
    ghlnknjc Win User
    Writing to DVD

    I have installed Image Burn and the problem is solved as far as burning to my disc drive without using windows 1703 creators update. As far as I can tell this is the only issue that has popped up after updating with clean install.
     
    ghlnknjc, Apr 2, 2020
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  4. PSYKO12
    psyko12 Win User

    Writing DVDs: Problem with Blank DVDs or something else?

    How do I make Fedora burn to DVD?

    Hey guys I've downloaded Fedora-9-x86_64-Live-KDE.ISO and was trying to write it to NERO but it ASKS for a CD-R/RW, I have a blank DVD-R in the drive so why wouldn't it burn there?

    Any suggestions on how to write the ISO to DVD? *Bang Head :banghead:
     
    psyko12, Apr 2, 2020
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