Windows XP not detecting DVD drive portion

Howdy howdy (there were three possible places for this topic, so I didn't know which one to put it in :/)

I have a computer that came preinstalled with Vista. I was going to install Windows 7 but the machine isn't all that great to be able to run the version of 7 I was going to install so I went ahead and installed XP.

After installing XP, I discovered that the manufacturer never made drivers for XP. I was able to get drivers from the manufacturers of individual hardware for it like the network and video, but the CD/DVD drive I could never find anything for.

The computer/Windows detects the CD drive and reads the drive as DVD-RAM drive and burns CD's no problem, but Windows will not allow DVD's to be burned.

I'm assuming this is because I didn't get the updated drivers for the drive (which I couldn't) or maybe its a Windows problem. Either way, does anybody have a fix or even a work around?


Computer: Emachines T5088 w/ Windows XP Media Center Edition SP3

 

Could be wrong, but I don't believe that XP supported burning DVDs natively, only CDs. You didn't mention any burning software, and this could be your problem. Try this ( its freeware ) http://www.majorgeeks.com/CDBurnerXP_d4242.html. Hope this helps.

 

Ah, I did not know that. Upon researching what you said, I believe I have the obligation to say I am a tard XD.

Thanks for the info, that cures my problems with that, haha.

 

You're more than welcome, and I hope it fixes your issues!