How do i make my dvd player work on my pc?

Question

i have been given a used emprex dvd dual double layer for my pc. i can play cd's, and play pre -recorded films. but when i put a blank dvd in nothing happens. my blank is a maxell dvd+rw. and on the front of the dvd player it says dv +rw. why does nothing happen. joe

Answer 1

You may have multiple problems.

First, any device connected to a Windows PC needs to have a "device driver" to go with it.  The driver acts as an interpreter between Windows and the device, so they can communicate properly.  Windows XP & Vista have many device drivers built into them, and might or might not have one for your Emprex drive.

Windows might recognize it as a generic CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, which would explain why you can play CDs and DVDs.  Unless it has the specific driver for that particular drive, Windows might not treat it as a recording drive.

Next, you need software that is intended to burn recordable CDs and or DVDs.  That may or may not be included with your computer.  Roxio, Sonic, and others publish such software.

So you need the combination of all three items:  The drive, the device driver, and suitable software to take advantage of it.

Good luck!

Answer 2

it might just be a player, and not a burner.  

look up the model number on google.

Answer 3

This is an odd ?    What do you want to happen with a blank dvd. If nothing is on the dvd then why would you expect something to happen. Not trying to sound mean,but it's odd that you're using a blank dvd to see if it works.  Go get a dvd with a movie on it and try it.