I have had a Sony desktop for several years. I have also used the original dvd burner that came with it, plus 2 others I purchased that are different brands. I have also changed the cables on this computer that connect the dvd to the motherboard and power.
Still, I have the same problem. The dvd burner will work absolutely perfectly for a few months. Then it will take a bad spell where it will stop burning. It will show it burns, but the dvd ends up empty. Or it won't recognize the dvd is in the burner. (Tells me to put in a blank one...and I do...several.) I have tried this with 5-6 different brands of dvds, all do exactly the same. I have tried this with Ashampoo and Nero, as well as others, with the same result.
I usually try everything to get it to work, and finally, in a few days, it will go back to working. I will try cleaning it, changing dvd brands, uninstall the dvd burner, uninstall the software, unplugging everything, uninstalling the drivers, and eventually something (I don't have a clue what) works.
Other than tossing this Sony out a window, which I would do if I could afford it, is there anyone here with an idea of how to fix this problem permanently???
Thank you.
Proofer
Still, I have the same problem. The dvd burner will work absolutely perfectly for a few months. Then it will take a bad spell where it will stop burning. It will show it burns, but the dvd ends up empty. Or it won't recognize the dvd is in the burner. (Tells me to put in a blank one...and I do...several.) I have tried this with 5-6 different brands of dvds, all do exactly the same. I have tried this with Ashampoo and Nero, as well as others, with the same result.
I usually try everything to get it to work, and finally, in a few days, it will go back to working. I will try cleaning it, changing dvd brands, uninstall the dvd burner, uninstall the software, unplugging everything, uninstalling the drivers, and eventually something (I don't have a clue what) works.
Other than tossing this Sony out a window, which I would do if I could afford it, is there anyone here with an idea of how to fix this problem permanently???
Thank you.
Proofer