20 Most Recent LG GSA-H42N 18x DVD RW DL IDE Drive (Black) Burner - Page 3 Questions & Answers

DvD Drive Can not Write to Writable Discs (Windows 98, ME, XP)
you can reference the article

if it is comes under warrenty

open the drive,then clean the dust from lens(glass part) and try to read....

Was there a previous problem that prompted you to upgrade the driver? Sometimes an older driver works best. Please let me know what type of Operating System you have and if this was a driver update, or a new DVD drive install.

Just install drivermax software and check for its newer version, it will automatically search and install the recent version of the driver.

hey, if its reading dvd then it can read cds, possible reason is if the cd that your trying to read is burn in a format such as udf or etc. you have to install udf reader first, try to install software udf reader. try this link http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/SOUND-CARD/ hope it work.

I would recommend an internal one they create less problems.

well you really don't need drivers for xp+ systems. it should automatically be recognized. you just have to get cd/dvd burning software like Nero.
according to this site that drive won't be recognized by vista with out a firmware update
http://www.cdfreaks.com/review/13311-LG-GSA-H42N-Super-Multi-DVD-Writer-Review/

try Cnet forums

please try upgrade firmware of the device, if it won't work it may be a disc fault [made broken by factory] if not just replace device using warranty

try re pluging in the ribbon cable make sure it is in right. then put a know dvd intothe drive and see if it reads it if it don't then the drive is bad the 16 speed has a stand alone driver so you could try reinstalling the drive also check that the DVD player is not disabled in bios.

you can pickup nre DVD-RW's at newegg.com for around 22$ USD sometimes with free shipping.

go to my computer right click on it and rename it see what happens

Try the methods explained in this post if you have lost your key:

http://www.wargeek.net/nero-serial-number-finder.html

buy a lens cleaner solution and try...

1.when you write on dvd writer always select low speed to write such as 8x or 16x
2. most of the dvd writer do max speed while wrting the Cd or Dvd
3. due to this reason your cd is not reading
4. you can try a new disk write in slow speed,then check with your cd.

try to adjust the settings of burning.........

Sounds like the drive either doesn't like the disk you are trying to use or the cd laser has burnt out. Try the disk in another machine if you can, if it works ok then replace the drive.

Hi,

You can ask for a trial key for Nero 9 at this adress by entering your email adress:

http://www.nero.com/enu/downloads-nero9-trial.php?NeroSID=75b2d3f9c76913a9edb520ede0c78d24

Thanks,
Thomas

THESE ARE EASY TO REMOVE OLD UNIT AND RE-INSTALL NEW . IS THIS IN A LAPTOP OR DESKTOP ?