thanks, Nev
i'm happy to work in the registry as the posts i've read seem simple enough to follow. Problem starts because i have no idea how to get into the registry..
Also, even though i can still hear the drive 'going through the motions' does this still mean its kippered if its just a corruption issue?
it was a momentary thing, i was writing data to disc, when disc popped i decided to uninstall itunes as i had no use for it, then i upgraded nti media maker.. then tried to write another disc, but no disc was recognised within the drive.. baffled.
anymore info would be appreciated.. many thanks.