New Lenovo laptop won't write to CD, says wrong disk type

Herbyme

Hi,
My newish laptop says please insert writable disk when I try to burn a file - but they are virgin writable CD-Rs and I've tried a DVD - RW too. I'm using Window 7 - is it me or is it hard to get used to?

Thanks very much in advance for any help, hoping to get it fixed before I go for the 8am train tomorrow!

Herbyme

I know it's past 8am but would still be HUGELY grateful for any help with this, thank you in advance!

Donnie

Try it using third party software. Download and install ImgBurn remembering to de-select the option to install the Yahoo Toolbar.

Once installed, open and choose 'Write Files/Folders to Disc'(to the right of the one indicated in this pic) with the disc in the drive.

TwistedPsycho

It could be that your writer does not like your discs?
I have (albeit relatively old) DVD-RW DL in my tower that will simply reject some cheaper brands of disc, but will accept Tesco's "5 for £1" ones.

Herbyme

thanks Donnie and Psycho, will try both those things! Much appreciated