Generally, this happens when you install / remove a new burning program, or you may have an older version of Roxio Take 2 or DirectCD installed already. Even after doing this registery fix, you may still need to format your drive. Always back up your registery before doing this! The information is located in M$ Help & Support.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;%5BLN%5D;q314060 WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.
To resolve this behavior, follow these steps:
Start Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe).
Locate the UpperFilters value under the following key in the registry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Contro l\Class\{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}
On the Edit menu, click Delete, and then click OK.
Locate the LowerFilters value under the same key in the registry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Contro l\Class\{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}
On the Edit menu, click Delete, and then click OK.
Quit Registry Editor.
NOTE: After you remove the Upperfilters value and the Lowerfilters value, if you notice lost functionality in a particular program, such as CD recording software, you may need to reinstall that software. If the problem recurs, consult with the software vendor for assistance.
Restart your computer.
Simply put... Leave packet writing software off of your computer. If it you feel it is nessessary, purchase a good USB thumb drive.
Good luck! 
[This message has been edited by Holler on 17 April 2006 @ 09:58]