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How do you fix the the DVD CD rw combo drive when it read DVD and CD write CD but not DVD?
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∙ 14y ago
Your drive is probably a CD-R(W)/DVD-ROM drive. These are not capable of writing DVDs, but only reading them.
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What is a DVD-RW drive and how is it different from a DVD-ROM drive?
Read/ write drives allow you to write DVDs. ROMs only read.
Can you read and write a CD on a DVD external drive?
First Answer:Sadly, you can't.Second Answer:Actually, most disc drives are backwards compatible to the last disc. So, DVD drives can read/write to CD and Blu-ray drives can read/write DVD and CDRs.It does not work the other way around. You can't read/write to a DVD if the drive is marked as a CD drive.
What is the purpose of a DVD drive?
The purpose of a DVD drive is to read and write CD's and DVD's. If the drive also has rewriting capability, it can also burn CD's and DVD's.
How can you view your work out CD on your computer?
I guess you could try to pu it into the DVD drive if your computer has the CD and DVD combo drive I guess you could try to pu it into the DVD drive if your computer has the CD and DVD combo drive
What is the difference between a cdrw and a cdrw DVD-ROM?
DVD-Rom can play DVDs, a burner can play and copy DVDs. That's right, but what's more, a burner can be a DVD burner or a burning software which is able to convert and burn videos and movies to DVDs so you could play it on your DVD player.
Your DVD rom can not write the DVD or nearo image on the DVD?
A DVD-ROM drive does not have the capability to burn DVDs, only read them.you can reference the article :DvD Drive Can not Write to Writable Discs (Windows 98, ME, XP)http://laptopacadapter.wordpress.com/2010/01/23/dvd-drive-can-not-write-to-writable-discs-windows-98-me-xp/
What is super-multi drive?
"A specification from the DVD Forum that certifies DVD drives for media compatibility. Drives with the DVD Multi logo can read and write DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R discs as well as read DVD-Video and DVD-ROM. DVD Multi drives may also be able to play DVD-Audio discs. See dvdand dvd-audio."taken from dvd-multi
Can DVD be played in a CD-rom drive?
No. A cd-rom drive cannot play DVD's. A DVD drive can play CDs and DVD's. A cd-rom drive isn't made for DVD's. It's made only for CD's, and it can't write any. It can only read.
What is the difference between a CD and DVD drive?
A CD drive is an optical drive (a piece of hardware that reads Compact Discs). A DVD drive is an optical drive (a piece of hardware that reads DVD Discs). There are lots of optical drives that can read both DVDs and CDs, some can even 'burn' information onto blank discs. ___________________ From: TheAllKnowingEye
Which device can read as well as write?
Floppy Disk Drive, Hard Disk Drive, CD/DVD RW Disks, Pen Drive etc..
What devices use laser technology to read and write data on silver platters?
A CD-RW drive or DVD-RW drive.
What is the drive that also allows watching DVD or burn a CD?
That is a DVD burner. Most read and write to CDs as well as DVDs. Hybrid drives that read/burn CDs but only read DVDs also exist.
