problem w/ cd-rw and dvd drives

[wsutkay]

I have a cd-rw drive and a dvd drive in my computer.  Last year my computer crashed and essentially had to be rebuilt w/ new motherboard, cpu, hard drive, etc.   My old cd-rw and dvd drives were re-attached and I can listen to cds but I cannot seem to burn new cds or watch DVDs.  I am not very good with computers so this may be something simple like needing a driver or the correct software but I have no idea how to go about determining this or acquiring drivers or software (if thats the problem).  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

[Raptor]

We don't know either from the information you've given us.

But how about trying the manufacturers webpage of each piece of hardware that you have?

• Motherboard
• videocard
• Soundcard
• NIC

[GX1_Man]

Yes, you do need software to use the burning capability. YOu can either pay for Nero, etc., or there are some free ones listed here:

http://www.computerhope.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1143816298