Liteon External Writer Hangs Explorer

[LordDavidSutch]

Help!

I recently bought a "Liteon Sohw 1653s" external dvd writer.

Windows & device manager etc recognises that the writer is there. I have nero express as the default burning program.

Problems occur when i attempt to burn a disk. I arrange my project etc, but when i put a disk in the DVD Writer, the system hangs, and the disk won't even start to write. When i press ctrl & alt & del, it seems that "Explorer" is hanging/crashing.

No matter what type of disk i put in the DVD writer drive at anytime, it hangs/crashes "Explorer".

I use Win 98 SE, 256 Mb Ram, Amd Athlon processor.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[setarip]

Can you perform ANY functions (read a commercial or burned DVD or CD, burn a CD, etc.) from this external drive?

[LordDavidSutch]

No.....the system just seems to crash/hang, then i have to re-boot. Even a n audio CD causes a crash in the DVD Writer drive

[nwg]

How is it connected? USB, firewire etc.

USB Hub? If you have one, it would probably have to powered as it would drain the power from a bus powered hub.

Have you got another port to try.

[Mig$y]

First try updating your firmware, download the latest official firmware from Liteon for your 1653SX (DR16CS0K is the latest) here: http://www.liteonit.com/ODD/English/...e_dvd%20rw.asp

and ensure you have the latest drivers, again obtainable from Liteon here: http://www.liteonit.com/ODD/English/.../e_drivers.asp
(V605 is the one you need)

Also try (if you have one) a different USB2.0 lead.
Just checking....You do have a USB2.0 PCI card installed dont you?

[nwg]

Originally posted by Mig$y

Just checking....You do have a USB2.0 PCI card installed dont you?

Good point. I wouldn't try a DVD drive on a USB 1.1 socket. A CD drive would be fine but not DVD.

[LordDavidSutch]

I have USB 2.0, folks.

I haven't tried the firmware & driver upgrade yet, but will try that tonight.

[setarip]

I notice that you are running Win98, which does not natively support USB v. 2.0. Have you successfully used ANY USB 2.0 hardware with this system?

Per Microsoft, "If you have a computer running Windows 98, you can get USB 2.0 drivers from third-party vendors like Adaptec, NEC, and Orange Micro. The vendors all sell USB 2.0 controllers, including drivers, which are compatible with Windows 98."

[nwg]

All the USB 2.0 equipment I have comes with their own drivers for anyone with win98.

Here is the link to adaptec's USB page if it is needed.

http://www.usbman.com/USB%202%20News.htm

[LordDavidSutch]

Ok folks....i've already got the latest driver for the device. I updated the firmware too. I still seem to be having the same problem: any disk i put into the DVD writer drive hangs/crashes explorer.

I'm beginning to think i mifgt need Windows XP as an OS....is this a possible remedy?