The one I got with my computer is NTI CD DVD Maker 7. The one I have found online is NTI Media Maker 8 but it is not free. Here is the link: If it is the same program though it is probably the latest version and unless they have changed things, works very well. However, I've only ever erased and burned DVDs with it, so can't say if you want to do anything more advanced than that. http://www.ntius.com/media_maker.asp Barbara Get listed, network or find a business at an online directory of businesses owned and run by disabled people and associated support and advisory organisations: www.barkingbabs.co.uk ----- Original Message ----- From: Ibrahim Gucukoglu To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 7:40 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: CD/DVD Do you have a website? This could be ideal for my netbook as I need something light and simple. ----- Original Message ----- From: Barbara Wilson To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 7:38 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: CD/DVD Hi It's actually NTI CD/DVD Maker. That's about all I know. I use it for burning DVDs and it works very well with both JAWS and Window Eyes. I use it to erase and burn discs. Barbara Get listed, network or find a business at an online directory of businesses owned and run by disabled people and associated support and advisory organisations: www.barkingbabs.co.uk ----- Original Message ----- From: Ibrahim Gucukoglu To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 7:35 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: CD/DVD Hi Barbra. I've never heard of this program. Can you send me more info? ----- Original Message ----- From: Barbara Wilson To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 7:32 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: CD/DVD Hi I've just worked this out, I knew it was a stupid question. I think the name of the software I use is something like NCI DVD Fit or something like that and yes, it tells me the info I want to use. I was trying to go the properties way as Andy suggested, but I think it was just playing up. Sorted now. Thanks. Barbara Get listed, network or find a business at an online directory of businesses owned and run by disabled people and associated support and advisory organisations: www.barkingbabs.co.uk ----- Original Message ----- From: Ibrahim Gucukoglu To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 7:18 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: CD/DVD Hi Barbra. Do you have a cd dvd burning suite installed on your computer? If you do and my personal choice is Nero, you can use a tool such as Nero disk info to find out everything about the inserted disk including format, manufacturer, supported read and Wright speeds etc. I'm sure there are similar tools available for download off the internet, and if you have a Lite-on drive, they provide a tool for doing just that free of charge so you might want to go check the manufacturer's website for useful utilities. ----- Original Message ----- From: ANDY COLLINS To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 7:11 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: CD/DVD Barbara - one way would be to highlight the disc, and press alt enter on it for it's properties, from the amount of available space, you can tell which of the 2 discs it is, but it will probably also give you a clue from it's file format. HTH - Andy ----- Original Message ----- From: Barbara Wilson To: Access-UK Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 5:09 PM Subject: [access-uk] CD/DVD When I put a blank disc into my drive on the PC, is there a way of finding out whether it is a CD or DVD without being able to see the disc? Barbara Get listed, network or find a business at an online directory of businesses owned and run by disabled people and associated support and advisory organisations: www.barkingbabs.co.uk