DVD RW discs recognized as 'CD player '; will not DVD write

OS: Windows XP 64
Optical drives:
Sony DVD RW DRU-820
Sony DVD RW DRU-830

Whenever I try to burn data to a DVD-R disc, it doesn't.  I tried upgrading the firmware, drivers.

It is confusing, because in the properties it designates them as type "reader of CD/DVD-ROM", but in Explorer, it says "CD player" and is unable to write to DVD media.

Hello

1. have you done any change in software on the computer lately?
2 have you installed any third-party CD/DVD burning software?

Method 1.
CD-DVD combo drives have two lenses to write CDs and DVDs, respectively. First check with the manufacturer of the computer if the glasses are intact.

Method 2.
To diagnose and repair problems with your CD or DVD drive when trying to read or burn media automatically.
Reference:
Your CD or DVD drive cannot read or write media
http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/cd_dvd_drive_problems

Method 3.
The article below describes how to troubleshoot common problems that may occur when a Windows XP-based computer cannot read a CD or a DVD in a CD or DVD drive. This article contains several methods that you can use to try to solve these problems, and it also includes some advanced troubleshooting steps.
How to troubleshoot common problems that occur when a Windows XP-based computer cannot read a CD or DVD
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/321641/

I hope this helps.

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