I have Windows 7 and wish to do a backup to a CD. I get the MESSAGE
There is no media on the drive.
IA variety of causes are possible that can result in this message. Has this device ever been able to successfully BURN to disc? Is the type of disc compatible with the optical drive? What is the material and source of the media you are trying to backup? Is the proper burning drive selected (if there is more than one in the computer) for the project? truenorth I am beginning to think the drive might be faulty. I do have trouble burning. I think I'll PUT in a new drive and see what happens. ThanksWell that certainly is an option. However were it me i would try the problematic drive in another computer (providing we are talking about an internal drive within a desktop as opposed to a laptop) and see if the results are the same.truenorth
P.S. ASSUMING that indeed the drive being discussed is an optical drive capable of "burning"(it might SURPRISE you to know that some people believed they could "burn" with rom drives).I would ask if you are capable in "playing" discs on the drive? This could point to a problem with the "writing" laser only. Whereas if both reading and writing are problematic then it tends to point to a failing drive. Yes, I can play disks on it. But it is sometimes difficult to [pick up a diskWhile i believe it to be unlikely that it is your current burning software i am going to suggest a DVD and a separate CD burning software (i use both and both are free) just to see if that makes any difference.
DVD= http://www.sothinkmedia.com/movie-dvd-maker/download.htm Download the free version. I have not found it necessary to upgrade to the paid version. An added advantage with this program is that it will automatically adjust the video to fit a 4.7 gb dvd disc without any apparent limitation.
CD= http://cdburnerxp.se/download Very popular and easy to use with many features.
Goodluck and keep us informed as to your progress on your issue please. truenorth
P.S. Don't know what you mean here (do you mean detect the presence of a disc?). "But it is sometimes difficult to [pick up a disk"