Microsoft KB Archive/260992

= CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R default functionality and software for Windows 2000 =

Article ID: 260992

Article Last Modified on 3/27/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition

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This article was previously published under Q260992



SUMMARY
This article describes the default functionality in Windows 2000 for CD-R, CD-RW, and DVD-R devices. It also describes third-party &quot;burner&quot; software that is known to support Windows 2000.

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.



MORE INFORMATION
The built-in Windows 2000 drivers for CD-R, CD-RW, and DVD-R devices treat them as read-only devices. Note that no version of Microsoft Windows to date (Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 95, or Microsoft Windows 3.x) natively supports the ability to write to CD-R, CD-RW, or DVD-R devices. Writing to (or &quot;burning&quot;) these devices requires third-party drivers and software in Windows 2000.

Third-Party Software
The following third-party software is known to support Windows 2000.

NOTE: If you encounter any issues with the third-party products mentioned in this article, please contact the manufacturer for support. Also, you should verify with the manufacturer which versions of their software are supported with Windows 2000.

Adaptec CD-R Software

 * Easy CD Creator version 3.5c
 * Easy CD Creator versions 4.0, 4.02 (4.02 is officially supported on Windows 2000)
 * Adaptec DirectCD 3.01

Easy CD Creator 5 Platinum

Roxio's Easy CD Creator 5 Platinum version, are not supported on Windows 2000-based computers and may encounter blue screens as well as an extremely long time to boot.

Adaptec Easy CD Creator version 3.5b or earlier, and Adaptec DirectCD versions 3.0 or earlier, are not supported on Windows 2000-based computers and may encounter problems if you install them. For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

839516 You may receive stop error messages when you try to run Adaptec Easy CD Creator or Adaptec DirectCD on a Windows 2000-based computer

Visit the following Adaptec Web site for additional information and to obtain support updates and patches for Easy CD Creator and DirectCD:

http://www.roxio.com/en/support/ecdc/index.jhtml

Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

Software Architects

 * WriteDVD! 2000 version 1.0

Visit the following Software Architects Web site for support and updates:

http://www.softarch.com/

Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

Golden Hawk Technology

 * Golden Hawk CD-R software version 3.8A

Visit the following Golden Hawk Technology Web site for support and updates:

http://www.goldenhawk.com

Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

Nero by Ahead Software

 * Nero CD-R Software version 4.0.9.1 (is Windows 2000 compatible)

Visit the following Nero Web site for support and updates:

http://www.nero.com/enu/Downloads.html

Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

Gear Software B.V.

 * Gear Pro version 4.41
 * Gear Data version 4.41
 * Gear Pro DVD version 2.0

These versions support Windows 2000 with the Gear software drivers installed. Visit the following Gear Web site for support and updates and patches for Gear CD-R/DVD Software:

http://www.gearsoftware.com

Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

Additional query words: dvd-ram

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