cant write to CD/DVD

[qubusqubus]

Hi,
I return to this site because I always get helpful answers.
Some time ago, a student gave me his PC because he was returning t China. It had a chinese OS, which I erased and replaced with Windows 7.
I find that I can play video DVDs etc from the CD casette but cannot record. I have not installed any extra software for the DVD writer. When I look at the unit it has "LITE-ON CORP, Model SOHC-5236K" labelled on it. I have keyed this into Google and arrived at the LIT-ON website, but no useful info is available.
When I go to device manager, I see more or less the same info as above, plus "This device is working properly".
My question is: do I need to install extra software to enable me to write to CD/DVD with this device, and where can I get it from, preferably FOC?
Many thanks for reading this question.

 

[smorizio]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106981
it an old cd-rom combo drive it write to 650 meg disks but it can only read dvd. ifg you need to burn dvd you need a dvd writer (13-20). and replace the drive.
http://www.nero.com/eng/downloads/previous-versions/download-nero-burnlite-free.php

 

[qubusqubus]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106981
it an old cd-rom combo drive it write to 650 meg disks but it can only read dvd. ifg you need to burn dvd you need a dvd writer (13-20). and replace the drive.
http://www.nero.com/eng/downloads/previous-versions/download-nero-burnlite-free.php

 

[qubusqubus]

Many thanks for your answer, it has been very helpful. The DVD burner that you recommend seems a bit expensive though?
Thanks again.

 

[smorizio]

https://pcpartpicker.com/

that link to a lot of sights that sell pc parts and there prices.
the link i gave you was just an info link for what your looking for if you need to burn dvd. the newest burners are blueray units that are 40-100. they do 9g max per disk. dvd max out at 4g.