dvd/cd rom not copying pictures

[verdigris]

I have a Combo 52x 16c and am using XP. When I try to copy my picture files on to cd, the wizard always tells me there is no disc in.
It plays cds with pictures stored on them but when I 'copy to cd', they transfer ready to load but I get no further .I have tried different blank cds. Any clues ?

 

[breezer]

how many cds has it burnt previously, sounds like you MAY have literally worn it out

 

[Igorian]

How old is the writer? They do wear out as Breezer has suggested. What software are you using to write the disks?

 

[verdigris]

Its not new but has hardly been used so I can't think its worn out.
I think something has gone wrong with the settings. When i look at 'properties' its all about playing, nothing about copying.
It will show previous pictures downloaded in the past.
When i ask it to 'copy files to cd' it just blinks at me for a few seconds while the wizard says there is no disc in.
I am using XP and it all looks very easy.

 

[Igorian]

Tricky one without seeing it. Are you changed the media you use?

Try downloading some freebie copying software. It might highlight a problem with Windows packet writing.

Check out this site.

As an add on, there is a microsoft article on this condition. It does appear in the link above, but is a little buried. I have posted it here to make it easier to get to.

 

[verdigris]

Thanks for that Igorian. I am printing the two items you said. Will read and come back later. I think indigestion seems possible but will cope.

 

[verdigris]

having read all 7 pages. I decided to try once more before looking in the registry. There was a record tab in properties with something about copying to drive c (not d!) and it copied immediately.
The computer had been switched off at the socket for a day.
I can't believe that had anything to do with the result.
I must have missed something somewhere but cannot think what I have done differently.
Thanks all the same.

 

[Freddie]

Have you any other writing programmes on your PC ???? ther may be a conflict between the 2 programmes

 

[verdigris]

I inherited this pc from my son who was then studying to be an architect. There is a lot of stuff on here that i never use and should get rid of but am not competent to know how to without causing problems . I will get him to do a clean up when he comes.