Vista - Windows DVD Maker will not recognize my DVD burner

Yup I have the same problem! HP-Compaq Lappy with Optiarc AD-7530A DVD RW
drive. Works OK in except in Windows DVD Maker where I get the message "dvd
burner not found. Make sure a DVD burner is connected and installed then try
again"

Been looking through loads of forums and found the problem posted all
over... but no solutions!

"ofausti" wrote:

It is quite possible that you problem may be fixed by turning on the updates.
When I had the same problem here is what I did:

http://writeinfo.spaces.live.com/

"spaceangel_2003" wrote:

I too have the same problem but I've at least narrowed it down to
importing a non-microsoft codec package that after uninstalling caused
me to "lose" my burner on windows DVD maker. reinstalling and disabling
codecs in options on windows movie maker sometimes temporarily fixes the
problem and I get my burner back and can burn a movie DVD but next time
it is gone and this has only worked a couple of times, I don't know much
about computers and basically am running around in the dark poking with
a big stick.


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I am having the exact problem I can use Roxio fine but I cannot use
windows dvd maker, it doesnt recognize a burner at all, I did all of the
updates any other suggestions?


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Finally fixed my problem, I had to download the vista service pack, it
was that easy lol


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wendynonickers;4083942 Wrote:each time I start up my laptop (after a yet to be determined time, not
restart), I have my burner if I open windows DVD maker, and can burn a
DVD video, however if I play a video or go online I lose it again so I
save projects and burn them at a later date, not the most convenient
but only solution other than using DVD videosoft free studio which
whilst a barebones DVD authoring and burning prog, supports more file
types and does many other things like converting videos into mobile
phone formats.


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Im having gsame problems. Have not found a solution yet and i have googled my fingers off. The only thing I have found that gave me a possible clue is someone suggested un-intsalling the drivers and re-installing them. BUT...which drivers they did not say, and I dont know if Microsoft even offers them as a download so Im clueless as to what to do next.

My problem has been resolved. I copied and pasted the specific error code message I received and found a solution after googling it. Turns out there was registry errors and now I cant recall specifically what steps I took to resolve it, I bellieve it was in device manager and I had to delete 2 "things" (newbie terms): and after restarting bam! everything worked just fine. So..I reccommend noting the code error and googling it.

hey i dont know if this will work for you but i had the same problem
with a mates computer tried to roll back updates not an option so i
went back and tried again and hey presto its there my dvd burner
so i looked at what i had done previuos to this
and all i did was remove his pre paid broadband key (usb stick) and
came up with the conclusion that there was a conflict dont know how to
fix that part but hey all i have to do to make windows dvd maker pick up
the dvd burner is remove the usb stick this might not sound as
technical as all the others on this forum but it works for me


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chris 01;4625304 Wrote:you are a legend mate! I have had my vista laptop for 13 months and
even rebooted vista to solve this, thanks heaps I removed my dongle and
drive e returned to my dvd burner in seconds! never knock a noob! as one
myself I post stuff on forums and too have helped people too the knowit
alls can't know everything, fresh eyes often find the answer! I am going
to shout this from the cyberspace mountaintops in every forum I post to.
thanks!


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