dvd+RW drive won't read or write anymore!

hi, i have a HP pavilion laptop with a Toshiba ODD-DVD SD-R6252 dvd+rw/cdrw burner in it. I've always had media compatabilty issues with this drive, but now it seems none of my videos i've burned onto dvd+rws can be read with this thing! I did the firmware update and bios, tried all kinds of media, i just don't get it. It still burns dvd+r's ok and cds. I bought brand new verbatim dvdrw and burned a few movies, but now they won't play back, i can't even get the drive to read them to reformat them (HP support told me to buy verbatim!)...but they play flawlessly in my compaq and home dvd player!??? any help???http://forums.majorgeeks.com/images/smilies/confused.gif

 

What are you using to attempt to watch 'Media Player' ?have a try with this mediaplayer ,

http://www.afterdawn.com/software/video_software/video_players/media_player_classic.cfm.

also what exactly does happen when you try to read the disk and is it in the same DVD/RW Rom that you burnt the disk.

 

Your Vertabim DVD rw is + or - standard.And check it if DVD RW driver support

 

after spending 2 hrs with HP support, and consulting best buy geek squad, the verdict was I needed a new burner....but.....I thought i'd try one more thing, i whipped out a super soft dusting brush and microfiber cloth and dusted off the lens....FIXED!!!! whew. http://forums.majorgeeks.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif