Upgrading CDwriter to DVDwriter

yetty_2

Before physically changing a CD drive for a DVD drive, do I need to do anything in the PC software (like disable/uninstall the old CD driver software) ??

Thanks,

[PC is a 4yr old Fujitsu 2GHz desktop, P4, with Win2k OS]

espresso

If you look in Hardware, Device Manager you will see that standard generic drivers are used for CD/DVD drives, so no.

robredz

You may have to update your burning software however once the DVD is in.

AHAR

As robredz says, some CD burning software may not support DVD-writers.
On the hardware side, make sure the jumper setting on the back of the drive matches the outgoing drive - i.e. Master/Slave/Cable Select. Make sure you don't buy a drive that uses the newer SATA interface. I doubt your PC will have that connector.

Ice_2

your device manager will tell you whether it is a S ATA or an ATA 100 IF ITS s ata then you need a sata drive f its ATA 33/100 then you need an IDE drive.
both you can get for under £20 with Nero burning software included at
www.ebuyer.com
look under conponents
CD/DVD Drives
then either
3.5 IDE Drives http://www.ebuyer.com/product/142275
or
3.5 SATA Drives http://www.ebuyer.com/product/151827


there easy to install.

yetty_2

Thanks everyone for the info. Much appreciated. I'll let you know how it goes....

Ice_2

yetty wrote: »

Thanks everyone for the info. Much appreciated. I'll let you know how it goes....

if you need any help just ask I have built 4 pc's this week alone for friends and family so class myself abit more than a novice at system building.

espresso

Ice wrote: »

if you need any help just ask I have built 4 pc's this week alone for friends and family so class myself abit more than a novice at system building.

Have you asked Father Christmas for some Lego?

Ice_2

espresso wrote: »

Have you asked Father Christmas for some Lego?

ooh no,
an LG Secret+ a Wii+ £120 cashback.

yeh its christmas.
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yetty_2

The new DVD Rewriter installed inplace of the CD rewriter with no problems just as described above. I was amazed that I didn't need to fiddle with the software. Even existing Nero recognised the DVD drive and gives suitable menus. Overall a 10/10 experience.

(Now making plenty of backups - The plan is, next week, to 'upgrade' from W2k to XP. Fortunately my friend says he'll help - just as well because I suspect I'll quickly out of my comfort zone! Why? - increasing number of applications are no longer supported in W2k e.g. latest zonealarm, sketchup...)

Thanks again,

Ice_2

yetty wrote: »

The new DVD Rewriter installed inplace of the CD rewriter with no problems just as described above. I was amazed that I didn't need to fiddle with the software. Even existing Nero recognised the DVD drive and gives suitable menus. Overall a 10/10 experience.

(Now making plenty of backups - The plan is, next week, to 'upgrade' from W2k to XP. Fortunately my friend says he'll help - just as well because I suspect I'll quickly out of my comfort zone! Why? - increasing number of applications are no longer supported in W2k e.g. latest zonealarm, sketchup...)

Thanks again,

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