DVD-RW problem..

[Raion]

Ghost, my jumper settings are fine and I don't have the CD-RW connected to any cables.

Und3rtak3r, restarting my computer is something I try to avoid since when I do that I kick my brother off the internet since he's online via the network we setup. All my CD burning software is up-to-date but I don't see the relation between the two, since I'm not using the CD burning software (Nero in this case) to access my drive in anyway yet. Also, the IDE cable is brand new, straight out of the box (round if it helps). It does do some twists and turns to get to the DVD-RW drive lol but not enough to cause it to stop working properly.

[Raion]

Ghost, my jumper settings are fine and I don't have the CD-RW connected to any cables.

Und3rtak3r, restarting my computer is something I try to avoid since when I do that I kick my brother off the internet since he's online via the network we setup. All my CD burning software is up-to-date but I don't see the relation between the two, since I'm not using the CD burning software (Nero in this case) to access my drive in anyway yet. Also, the IDE cable is brand new, straight out of the box (round if it helps). It does do some twists and turns to get to the DVD-RW drive lol but not enough to cause it to stop working properly.

[JRUMJ]

Originally posted here by foxyloxley
make sure that all drivers are up to date
does it open / close manually WITHOUT media in it ?

I would have to agree. I recently had similar problems and once I updated my drivers everything worked perfect...

What kind (brand) of DVD burner are you using?

I just saw the date on this so I would imagine the problem is already fixed Sorry.

If it is already fixed would you mind sharing what the problem was?

[The Duck]

All my CD burning software is up-to-date but I don't see the relation between the two, since I'm not using the CD burning software (Nero in this case) to access my drive in anyway yet.

Sometimes the CD burner will still be in use by some CD burning software long after your done using the software, which sometimes will prevent you from ejecting... At least I have experienced this, other's my have no idea what I'm talking about? .

[Raion]

I just saw the date on this so I would imagine the problem is already fixed Sorry.

hmm nope..only got worse..now I have 1 broken CD, 1 DVD drive that doesnt open and an extra IDE cable.

[The Duck]

What happens when you try undertaker's advice?

[Raion]

I never had the chance to try Undertakers advice. As I said, my DVD-RW is messed up and currently trying to get the warranty on it, but need to print something at my library but I'm kinda lazy..

[The Duck]

Device manager:
Right mouse click on the drive in question and select UNINSTALL
OK on the prompts

restart the computer..

You don't need a working DVD-RW to follow his advice .

Or does it not even show up in device manager? If this is the case then yes, you need a new one .

[JRUMJ]

Originally posted here by The Duck
Sometimes the CD burner will still be in use by some CD burning software long after your done using the software, which sometimes will prevent you from ejecting... At least I have experienced this, other's my have no idea what I'm talking about? .

This could be! Have you tried to boot in safe mode? msconfig and select the system services only on startup and see if some other software is locking this device up. Very likely...