Open K3B and go to Settings; Configure K3B; Devices and check to see if your drive is setup properly./ You might have to press the 'Refresh' button. If that doesn't work, you might try adding a new drive and deleting the old one. FWIW, I had a similar problem with a Plextor drive that stopped working for DVD-Rs, but still worked for CDRs (glad I paid extra for it). I replaced the drive and the new one works fine. On Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 11:43 AM, Josh Nalli wrote: > How come my computer doesnt recognize my dvd-r? it recognizes a cd-r. I > am > using K3b to burn stuff to it. I have Mandriva Linuz. > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > -- Donn There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -- Dave Barry