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I have a very old version of Windows that replaced my corrupted version of Vista and whatever edition of the Windows Media Player that came with the Windows 7 version I am assuming. I use the burner quite a bit and it has always worked well. Suddenly yesterday I started getting the error message that it couldn't burn the disc and to make sure the burner wasn't busy or that all the connections were secure-not a big help as none of that applies. I tried going thru the procedure to download a later version (features on and off link and then un-check the Windows Media Player box, restart, and then repeat the process and check the Media Player box, etc). It didn't come up with the new version but I assume it at least reloaded the old program?? Still not working-every time it's a little different-but it basically starts off slow-burns the first song and then rapidly runs from 30-50 % complete to done in an instant. The disc might play the first track but if you try to skip to the second track it won't play and errs out the Windows Media Program. Any ideas on how to fix this old version or get the new version onto my machine?? Thanks for anything you can tell me.
Best, Dave in Reno
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That was the problem. I have a great repair place here in Reno and after making two trips there and trying 3 old Lightscribe drives (mfg in 2009) we found one that worked and had a lot less mileage on it than mine. Works fine now and hopefully will give me a few more years. Thanks for the insight and your reply!!!
It's not unlikely that your optical disc drive itself has failed rather than there being a problem with WMP. That does happen.
Unlike more recent versions of Windows, Windows 7 can burn both CDs and DVDs. See the following articles for directions, and then see if you can burn a disc using either Windows Explorer or Windows DVD Maker (whichever is appropriate for your recordable media). If you can't, you likely need to replace your optical disc drive. If you have a desktop/tower computer, that is easy and not expensive. If you have a laptop, it's usually a little more complicated and possibly more expensive.
If you're able to record a CD or DVD with the built-in Windows tools, then you can start worrying about how to deal with WMP.
https://www.howtogeek.com/howto/5499/create-and-author-dvds-in-windows-7/
Thank you for introducing me to VLC-it is a nice program!!My problem wound up being the optical drive but VLC is a nice edition to my computer programs. Best, Dave in Reno
does this program rip mp3 and give the info on the disk? i'm having problems with wmp12 giving me updating data. wmp 12 is in windows 7 which i know is no longer supported, but wmp 12 is still used and still should be supported.
Download and use VLC instead of WMP. It is freeware and a much better media player
I have been servicing hundreds of PCs for years. I have yet to see this be a software problem. CD/DVD drives are delicate and fail often.
Laptops: Expensive to replace the component because it is a unique part only available from the OEM. Better solution is to buy an external DVD drive. Typically under $30, quite portable and small. Buy the one that does not require a separate power source
Desktops: Easy and cheap to fix. Cost about $20, Quite universally shaped and sized.
