cannot burn a dvd

[teljohn80]

I installed a pioneer dvd-rw DVR-111D in my computer.  It didn't come with a driver so I downloaded it and it is in my device manager.  When I try to copy a video file from my hard drive to the burner, I get d:drive is inaccessible error.  Also, when I insert a dvd-r disc into the player,  the d:drive icon in My Computer changes from "dvd-r" to "cd".  thanks for any help!

[street1 (RIP)]

What DVD burning software are you using?

[patio]

And what flavor of Windows ? ?

[Broni]

I downloaded it and it is in my device manager

You mean, your DVD drive is listed in Device Manager without any errors?

[teljohn80]

Thanks for the replies.  I am using Windows XP home; does this not have the software I need for burning dvds?, or do I need additional software.  The dvd driver for this burner is in the device manager.  under properties it says this device is working properly.  Am I overlooking something simple?  Thanks again for the help!

[patio]

Windows will not burn DVD's....try CDBurnerXP Pro for FREE.

p.s. Burners and optical drives do not need drivers for anything Windows Win2k and beyond...