In a message dated 2/19/05 5:58:20 AM Pacific Standard Time, Madrachod@xxxxxxx writes: I bought a Sony dvd+rw drive a while ago What model and where is it mounted ? Master or slave ? Firmware been updated ??? What burner software are you using ? What packet writing software are you using ? I've found where Sony drives are rebadged from at least two other manufacturers so get the model, serial #, etc.to correctly ID the drive. Some updating may help ?