There are many ways, but the easiest way is to use NERO ID tool.
It will tell you all the specs the drive is capable of.

Nero Info Tool is on the following link:
http://www.cdspeed2000.com/
Look for it under 19 Aug 2004 for a description
The direct download page:
http://www.cdspeed2000.com/go.php3?link=download.html
Download link:
http://www.cdspeed2000.com/files/NeroInfoTool_227.zip

                          Rick Glazier

From: "Sue Rose" <[log in to unmask]>
> In  various ads, I have noticed there are cd-r cd +r as well as dvd-r and dvd+r
> What is the difference between a cd -r and cd +r?
> I have just recieved an old HP writeable cd and wondered how I know which types of cd to write on it with and how I am supposed to
know what the machine will acccept.

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