My Simple Dvd-Rom cant write/burn to a blank dvd disk, why is that so?

[mjyumping]

I have a Lite On DVD C LH52C1P Dvd Rom. It can read/write on compact discs and read DVD disks with files inside, but it can't Read Blank cds when I look at My Computer so I cannot Burn files.
Is there a Problem or is it because its not a dvd writer?
Is there a software that makes a not DVD Writer a Writer? Thanks.

 

[treefrog07]

Not all CDRW/DVDROMs can read and write all brands of media.Go here, to find firmware updates by using the drop-downs for your optical/model#. The update may let your drive see the media you are using. If it does not, then you'll have to use another brand of disk.

 

[Paul Elliott]

According to the LiteOn site, your drive can not write to DVDs.
As far as I know, no software can change this.

As for burning CDs, I agree with treefrog07. Check the LiteOn site for firmware
updates.

 

[aford10]

Look here. It doesn't list a DVD write speed, because it can't.
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&q=C+LH52C1P&safe=active&cid=14920830615127079839&ei=upD2S5i1NYzqM-SjkcYH&sa=title&ved=0CAcQ8wIwADgA&os=tech-specs
You have a DVD ROM, not a DVD RW. No firmware or software will change it.