1

Initially there was data on the disc and Ubuntu recognized it. I then blanked the disc(right click then Blank disc) and now Ubuntu does not recognize it anymore. :(

How can I resolve this?

1
  • Is it possible to blank it again (using Brasero from Applications > Sound & Video > Brasero Disc Burner then Tools > Blank)?
    – htorque
    Jan 24, 2011 at 15:25

2 Answers 2

2

You are probably using 10.04,wich has a bug in UDEV.Upgrade to Maverick (10.10)

2
  • Do you have a link to prove this statement? Jan 24, 2011 at 18:20
  • any link to the bug?also is there any workaround on lucid.
    – Lincity
    Jan 25, 2011 at 10:00
0

If Ubuntu can not see your dvd drive any more, then it's more than likely a hardware fault. If it is I don't think there is any fix other than either taking it to a computer repair person or getting your hands dirty making sure everything is ok yourself.

To test it, boot from an Ubuntu Live CD, if that works, then Ubuntu is to blame. Please post in your original question more details about your problem. Make/model of dvd drive, do commercial disks work at all, what happens when you put a disk in, do you hear anything, etc.

1
  • all discs apart from the dvdrw work.ubuntu does recognize my drive and other cds but this dvdrw that I blanked is not recognized it was recognized before I blanked it.
    – Lincity
    Jan 24, 2011 at 15:04

You must log in to answer this question.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged .