dvd writer probs
 

hi
i have been using a pioneer 107d 8x writer it all worked fine burnt at 8x speed read disks and recorded disks then i had 2 reboot my machine as there was problems with my pc now it won't read or burn disks it won't even read original dvd disks my pc acknologies the dvd drive and says it works properly
it will however read cd disks i have not done anything else since i 1st got it it was updated with the latest version firmware and it is still the latest version i have checked my drive and it is still the latest version on my drive i assume the driver is not busted as it reads and records cd disks it can't be the blank disks i use as they are the same ones that i used when it worked fine has any1 got any ideas please.thanx in advance.

I also have the Pioneer 107D but I updated to the 116 Fimware hack! I read to many conflicting reports about the 118 firmware hack so I am not prepared to go there! 116 hasnt missed a beat for me and does everything I want it to do! The good news for you is the Firmware Upgrades are reversable!
Why dont you install another version, say the 116.
And I do relize (just before to many people start commenting) there are many people out there that say they dont have a problem with the 118 Upgrade!
I forgot to ask, did you use the Pioneer Official 118 or one of the Hacked ones?
And I hope I can say this on this forum? I used 'Nils' 116 firmware Hack! It allows you to use 4x disks at 8x!
And for anyone in South Australia, The Strathfield own brand 4x work at 8x!! ;)
Hope this helps. :)

hi thanx 4 your reply i have the official firmware can u give me a direct link 2 the file i need 2 download thanx.

How do you know it has the latest firmware? When sold to you it more than likely had the 113 firmware still. I think anyway! Most burning programs will display the firmware version or you can get a little program called 'CHKRW.EXE'!
Ive just reread your original post and nowhere does it say you are using the 118 firmware! I think this is the latest! But like i said from what I have read some people are having problems with it! I use 'Nils' (he's the guy who made the firmware hack) 116 firmware. It allows you to use 4x at 8x therefore saving money on the cost of disks. It also does other things which I cant excactly remember.
Look if worse comes to worse I am willing to email the programs and files you will need! There is a readme that comes with it all to explain what to do and also explains what it does! Just PM your email address to me. I only have a 56k dialup but the files when zipped are only 1,166kb's all up! I will only email NIls 116 firmware hack as this is what I'm using, will also email CHKRW (To check the firmware) and DVRFlash.exe (to perform the Upgrade), plus the readme! Let me know.
Or if you prefer to do the searching yourself go here: http://pioneerdvd.rpc1.org/