# DVD recognition problem

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dvd-recognition-problem/153078>\
**Category:** random\
**Created:** [June 29, 2005, 5:01am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dvd-recognition-problem/153078 "2005-06-29T05:01:43Z")\
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**Author:** ![cooleyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8dc957/32.png) [@cooleyo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cooleyo)\
**Post date:** [June 29, 2005, 5:01am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dvd-recognition-problem/153078/1 "2005-06-29T05:01:43Z")

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Hello, my dvd writing drive is a BENQ which reads as “atapi dvd dual 8x4x12” when i check it in my Systems–\>Device Manager or when I right-click the drive and check the properties. It can burn CDs no problem, and can also read dvd’s just fine.

My problem is, when / if I add a blank dvd (I’ve tried different brands, Dynex and Memorex), my computer (Win XP) and software (Nero 6 and Alcohol 120%) think it’s empty, therefore preventing me from burning files. But a blank dvd was actually there!

Could anyone help with that?