Awesome1337

I got an old SD-616Q. The problem is that it`s detected as a CD-rom and not as DVD-rom. anyone know whats wrong?

kkbob33

What OS you using?

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Awesome1337

Xp sp3

yutzybrian

XP doesn't natively support DVD drives. To use a dvd you'll need software. It'll always show up as CD-rom in XP

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TwoCables

I had absolutely no problems with my DVD-RW and DVD-ROM drives in 32-bit XP Service Pack 2. I didn't need special software. I didn't need special drivers either.

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yutzybrian

It still shows up as a Cd-rom drive. To burn dvds you need special software (ImgBurn, Nero, etc). For watching Windows Media Player works.

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pioneerisloud

Did it actually show up under My Computer as a DVD Drive? Because I've ALWAYS had to install some sort of DVD Software for XP to realize that I've got a DVD Drive. Otherwise, it just says CD-ROM or CDRW until I put in a DVD disc, then it says DVD-ROM.

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TwoCables

I'm going to reboot into XP right now, but before I do, I wish to admit that I think I do remember seeing it say "CD-ROM". But I didn't care. The reason I didn't care is because they still worked properly as DVD drives.

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kz26

Just try putting in a DVD, and try burning a DVD-RW. If both of those are good then you're fine.

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Awesome1337

It is under my computer as DVD-rom but when i go to proporties it says CD-rom. have tried to put in a dvd rom and it just start to make alot of noice and nothing happens