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Invalid Function 2000 and CD-Writer

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by mroach007 1 view

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Having problems with cd writers that are being used in 2000 pro machines. Multiple machines have the problem, invalid function errors are given on all machines along with other errors that are similar. The things that are in common are 2000 pro, cd writers(lite-on, on all) and on huge headache. Any thoughts on the matter would be great.
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by paul d. masley

You did not state if the writers were installed after 2000 or before, or what brand of writer was being used. Usually when a "Lite On" condition exist with no activity indicates that the data cable is on backwards.

You may also have a compatabilty problem, either hardware or software. 2000 will not recognize an offbrand writer. Adaptec/Direct CD versions 3.5 or less is not compatible.

One simple test is to boot the box with a 98 startup disk, enable cdrom support and see if you can access the writer. If you cannot, check the cables, if you can, compatibility appears to be the problem.

Actually better details, ie: hardware/software is needed for a better answer.

Paul.

by douglas_debow

if your hardware is in right. and if the cd-roms your trying to read aren't new software (store bought)?
then
On cd's like backup's and user files these cd-roms must be written "ISO 9660" compatible
in order to read them in all cd-rom drives
I am assuming you installed the cd-rom that came with the drive in each machine this rom was ISO 9600
What burner software you use makes little difference. They will all offer this.

hope it help's

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