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javx11 · 29-03-2006

when i put a dvd+r/ -r dvd+wr it reads it like a cd blank I've flash the drive with the latest firmware but nothing seems to work my ide hd is set to ultra DMA5 ultra 100 please help

**zevia** · 29-03-2006

javx11: Welcome to CDFreaks.

It's a normal behaviour of Windows Explorer or My Computer.
Check these threads:
- drive changes from dvd rw to cd drive when blank dvd is inserted
- windows explorer reports benq dw 1640 as "cd-drive" with *any* blank media...
- How does My Computer or Windows Explorer recognize a DVD burner with an inserted disc?

Search is our friend.

WDA · 29-03-2006

Yep as said, it is normal for windows to say it is a CD and to say Blank CD inserted. The thruth of knowing how it is being read is found by going into nero and looking at the disk info. If it says it is so many GB rather than <700MB you know for certain it is a DVD.

javx11 · 05-04-2006

If this nothing to worry about than how do i rip dvd media if doesnt read it / it wont read any thing i burn on dvd either

*Corbus* · 05-04-2006

I guess my fore-repliers thought this happens when you insert a blank dvd; you may have a defective unit... I suggest you try the unit on a different operating system or machine, then if the behaviour persist take it to service/warranty.

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javx11 New on Forum Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2	help BenQ dw1610 reads dvd+r/-r as a blank cd <a href='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/ck.php?n=a13febf7&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE' target='_blank'><img src='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=30&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE&n=a13febf7' border='0' alt='' /></a> when i put a dvd+r/ -r dvd+wr it reads it like a cd blank I've flash the drive with the latest firmware but nothing seems to work my ide hd is set to ultra DMA5 ultra 100 please help

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zevia Admin & Review Coordinator N.America Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: USA Posts: 9,637	Re: help BenQ dw1610 reads dvd+r/-r as a blank cd javx11: Welcome to CDFreaks. It's a normal behaviour of Windows Explorer or My Computer. Check these threads: - drive changes from dvd rw to cd drive when blank dvd is inserted - windows explorer reports benq dw 1640 as "cd-drive" with any blank media... - How does My Computer or Windows Explorer recognize a DVD burner with an inserted disc? Search is our friend. __________________ Click here to join CDFreaks.com Join CDFreaks Distributed Computing Team, have fun while helping to save some lives! My review PC & Specs & Media Blu-ray to DVD guide Forum Rules \| Blu-ray UDF Driver BenQ/Philips FAQ and tools: BQFlasher, MCSE, WOPC Tool, WinDWFlash LG GGW-H10N Blu-ray/HD-DVD \| LG GBW-H10N Blu-ray \| Panasonic SW-5582 Blu-ray

29-03-2006	#3 (permalink)
WDA CD Freaks Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 145	Re: help BenQ dw1610 reads dvd+r/-r as a blank cd Yep as said, it is normal for windows to say it is a CD and to say Blank CD inserted. The thruth of knowing how it is being read is found by going into nero and looking at the disk info. If it says it is so many GB rather than <700MB you know for certain it is a DVD.

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javx11 New on Forum Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2	Re: help BenQ dw1610 reads dvd+r/-r as a blank cd If this nothing to worry about than how do i rip dvd media if doesnt read it / it wont read any thing i burn on dvd either

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Corbus CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 709	Re: help BenQ dw1610 reads dvd+r/-r as a blank cd I guess my fore-repliers thought this happens when you insert a blank dvd; you may have a defective unit... I suggest you try the unit on a different operating system or machine, then if the behaviour persist take it to service/warranty. __________________ Burning on Benq 1655, Plextor 760A Previous burners: Plextor 712, 755, Pioneer 107,8,9,10,11, LG 4080,4163,H10,H22, NEC 1100,2550,3520, Sony DWQ120, AWG170A, LiteOn 165p6s + 18A1H and a slim AOpen 8424

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