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I have Roxio creator LE Dell Version as a "gift" on my new XPS 410 which runs on xp media center 2005. Everytime the machine boots it opens a windows installer and then a Sonic Activation Module that wants a CD to update (which I don't have). The sonic site has an "ISUM_Hotfix" to fix this problem but it does not work. I can shut off the installer request but I need to use task manager.
I have a DVD Rom (D Drive) and a combo CD/DVD burner. I can burn a dvd (data disk jpeg files) but even though I run the make compatable option it will only run on my PC. Other PCs don't recognize the disc (DVD-R).
I can burn a CD but I need to use the windows program. Does windows have it's own DVD burn tool or do I need 3rd party software (hence the free Roxio Creator LE)? Whenever I try to burn to the DVD nothing happens unless I use Roxio creator.
I also have Easy Media Creator 7 which will burn DVDs. I guess I could uninstall the free addition and install that.
Any help?
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Roxio creator LE Dell Version update issue and can't read DVD on other computer
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Posted 23 January 2007 - 06:26 PM
With an OEM version, updates and so on are the responsibility of the manufacturer (the software is modified for them and the 'standard' updates from Roxio won't work)
Windows XP does have a session writing system - but for CD only. How compatible it will be I can't say (never used it) but it should be fine on other machines running XP and it cannot handle DVD
I'd be tempted to uninstall the Dell s/w and install EMC7 with the following caveat
Do NOT install either Internet Explorer 7 and/or Windows Media Player 11 - either of those will wreck EMC7
Windows XP does have a session writing system - but for CD only. How compatible it will be I can't say (never used it) but it should be fine on other machines running XP and it cannot handle DVD
I'd be tempted to uninstall the Dell s/w and install EMC7 with the following caveat
Do NOT install either Internet Explorer 7 and/or Windows Media Player 11 - either of those will wreck EMC7
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"Rincewind could scream for mercy in nineteen languages and just scream in another forty-four "
"If computers get too powerful, we can organize them into a committee; that will do them in."
“Computers have enabled people to make more mistakes faster than almost any invention in history, with the possible exception of tequila and hand guns.” — Mitch Ratcliffe
Daithi
Home Brew computer
Intel I7 950 on Gigabyte X58A UD3R mobo
12 GB Three Channel DDRAM
Radeon HD4850 512 MB GDR3 graphics
Signalink USB Audio Codec for ham radio connection
1 x 160 GB, 1 x 330 GB, 1 x 400 GB IDE drives
4 x 250 GB SATA 2
LG HL-DT-ST GGW-H20L BD-RE drive
22" Acer P223W monitor
EMC 7.5 on Windows XP 32 SP3
EMC10 on Windows XP64 SP2
Creator 2011 on Windows 7 Ultimate
ECD6 on Gentoo Linux (running under VMWare)
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Posted 23 January 2007 - 11:15 PM
Thanks-I'm still waiting from Dell. Pisses me off to spend$1900 and have a DVD burner that won't allow me to share a DVD with others (works fine on my PC). I think I'll try writing to CD-Its just about 500 jpegs of my nephews wedding. He and his bride are anxious to get them. Shoulld fit on 2 cds.
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Posted 24 January 2007 - 09:51 AM
Dell has a knowledgebase article about DVD/CD burning here. Try that and see if it helps.
They also have a user discussion forum where you might find help specific to your model and problem.
They also have a user discussion forum where you might find help specific to your model and problem.
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flying squirrel......"It's more of a gliding thing....."
Intel® Core™2 Duo 2.2 Ghz desktop processor E4500;
3GB DDR2 memory;
DL DVD±RW/CD-RW drive;
500GB SATA 7200 rpm hard drive;
Windows Vista Home Premium ,
ATI RADEON HD 2400,Built-in TV tuner , High-definition audio (8-speaker support), HDMI
Multiformat media reader,
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface and 6 high-speed USB 2.0 ports,
PCI card with 4 USB 2.0 and 2 IEEE 1394 ports,
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
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