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my dvd rom doesnt read dvd rewritable

3 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/my-dvd-rom-doesnt-read-dvd-rewritable.21840/

killerz
killerz Original post #1
Jan 9, 2006 at 9:54 PM
i have a samsung pleomax dvd rewritable 4x, 4.7 gb and sony dual layer dvd writer, problem is that when i write any thing on the dvd rewritable my dvd rom does not read it, but the dvd writer reads it fine. whatz the problem????
dIgItaL_BrAt
dIgItaL_BrAt #2
Jan 9, 2006 at 10:51 PM
Most probably an incompatibility between the disc and the drive.Some drives are unable to read certain brands of discs.U could try using an RW disc of another brand.
RCuber
RCuber #3
Jan 10, 2006 at 1:32 AM
i have a LG combo drive, dono the model number, the drive reads original DVD (like Digit DVD) perfectly but with DVD+R is a nightmare, it does recognise the DVD but i cant copy data or even play movies. it makes a strange noise (reader head). do u guys hav any problem with LG combo drives????