Just started having problems burning

I've been burning stuff for a couple of years now and all of a sudden within the past few weeks I haven't been able to burn anything. The time left always runs down to 0 then Nero kicks out the disk saying the the burn failed. Here is a copy of my last error log.

Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: File 'Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=4.60 (1021), size=45056 bytes, created 9/10/1999 12:06:00 PM
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 10/26/2004 5:35:34 PM
Nero Version: 6.6.0.18
Internal Version: 6, 6, 0, 18e
(Nero Express)
Recorder: <HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4120B>Version: A117 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.6.0.18
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI
CD-ROM: <HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4120B>Version: A117 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.6.0.18
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : Maxtor 5T030H3 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
DiskPeripheral : Maxtor 6Y120P0 atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: Off
CdRomPeripheral : HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4120B atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4120B F: CDRom0
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 40894464 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 255MB (261616kB)
Free physical memory: 83MB (85700kB)
Memory in use : 67 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

27.12.2005
Burn DVD Image
4:36:14 PM #1 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 127
Reader running

4:36:14 PM #2 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 122
Writer HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4120B running

4:36:14 PM #3 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3233
Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media

4:36:14 PM #4 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 270
Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
Last address to be written: 2285984 (507:59.59, 4464MB)

4:36:14 PM #5 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 282
Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD)

4:36:14 PM #6 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2483
Recorder: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4120B, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: Prodis - cF01
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193

4:36:14 PM #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 448
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

4:36:14 PM #8 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 838
Setup items (after recorder preparation)
0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 (2 - CD-ROM Mode 1, ISO 9660)
2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
original disc pos #0 + 2285985 (2285985) = #2285985/507:59.60
not relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/not required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2285985 blocks [HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4120B]
--------------------------------------------------------------

4:36:14 PM #9 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1051
Prepare recorder [HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4120B] for write in CUE-sheet-DAO
DAO infos:
==========
MCN: ""
TOCType: 0x00; Session Closed, disc fixated
Tracks 1 to 1:
1: TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048/0x00, FilePos 0 0 4681697280, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep__________
0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00
2285985 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00

4:36:14 PM #10 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Caching of files started

4:36:14 PM #11 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4122
Cache writing successful.

4:36:14 PM #12 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Caching of files completed

4:36:14 PM #13 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Burn process started at 8x (11,080 KB/s)

4:36:15 PM #14 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2661
Verifying disc position of item 0 (not relocatable, no disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0

4:36:15 PM #15 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2571
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode

4:36:15 PM #16 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 21774
Set BUFE: Buffer underrun protection -> ON

4:36:15 PM #17 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2726
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

4:36:15 PM #18 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8892
---- DVD Structure: Physical Format Information (00h) ----
Layer: 0, Address: 0 (0 h), AGID: 0; Length: 2050
Book Type: DVD-R (2), Part Version: 2.0x (5), Extended Part Version: 0.0 (0)
Disc Size: 120 mm, Maximum Rate: <not specified> (F h)
Number of Layers: 1, Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP), Layer Type: recordable
Linear Density: 0,267 um/bit, Track Density: 0,74 um/track
Starting Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 30000 h (DVD-ROM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW)
End Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 26127F h
End Sector Number in Layer 0: 0 h (LBN: FFFD0000 h, 4193920 MB)
Data in Burst Cutting Area (BCA) does not exist
Start sector number of the current Border-Out: 2FE10 h
Start sector number of the next Border-In: 2FFA0 h
Media Specific [16..63]:
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
00 02 FE 10 00 02 FF A0 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................

4:37:12 PM #19 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1288
16:37:12.341 - HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4120B\H1 T0 : Queue again later

4:45:22 PM #20 SCSI -1093 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1436
SCSI Exec, HA 1, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x07040000
Status: 0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR)
HA-Status 0x00 (0x00, OK)
TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND)
Sense Key: 0x03 (KEY_MEDIUM_ERROR)
Sense Code: 0x02
Sense Qual: 0x00
CDB Data: 0x2A 0x00 0x00 0x03 0x7F 0xC0 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00
Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x03 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x10
0x30 0x20 0x00 0x0C 0x02 0x00

4:45:22 PM #21 CDR -1093 File Writer.cpp, Line 311
No seek complete

4:45:23 PM #22 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228
all writers idle, stopping conversion

4:45:58 PM #23 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 222
conversion idle, stopping reader

4:45:58 PM #24 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2969
EndDAO: Last written address was 229311

4:46:00 PM #25 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Burn process failed at 8x (11,080 KB/s)


Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\CDRALW2K.SYS': Ver=1.00 (1036), size=22265 bytes, created 10/5/2000 1:00:00 AM
File 'Drivers\ASPI32.SYS': Ver=4.60 (1021), size=25244 bytes, created 9/10/1999 12:06:00 PM
File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.03.18a, size=20576 bytes, created 8/14/2005 12:08:01 PM (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K)
File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), size=95360 bytes, created 8/3/2004 10:59:42 PM (Adapter driver for rec)

Registry Keys:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)

 

Try to not write any further than 4300MB.

Prodisc sux. It's easily one of the most hated/worst media you can buy. Try Taiyo Yuden or Verbatim. Sony Fuji and Maxell is fine if
they are made in Japan.

Crappy media AND 8x? What were you thinking?

 

DiskPeripheral : Maxtor 6Y120P0 atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: Off

DMA needs to be on for everything

DMA guide - http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/260038

File 'Drivers\CDRALW2K.SYS': Ver=1.00 (1036), size=22265 bytes, created 10/5/2000 1:00:00 AM

looks like you have roxio installed if so uninstall roxio, then google for roxio zapper to remove it completely

just like GlueEater suggested quality media is a must, good choices are verbatim, taiyo yuden, sony

peace

 

Sorry didn't see teh roxio. Yeah roxio should fix that, roxio'll conflict w/ Nero.

 

this COULD be a problem as well, memory is QUITE low and could be part of the reason why you are getting FAILED burns...would be a good idea to get another stick of memory if you can afford it~ on top of the other things mentioned already~

docTY~

 

SONY DRU-810A On SALE at TIGERDIRECT.COM $59.99
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=1647123&sku=S167-4212

 

Thank you for that, little off topic but w/e. But why waste money on a Sony when you can just buy a lite-on or BenQ, after all Sony just rebadges them.

 

This is the first time I've used this brand. The label says Fuji though? Up until now I've been using Ritek. At first they where working fine then all of a sudden I had a bunch of coasters.

I usually burn at 4x but this time I thought that I'd try something different.

Thanks I'll give this a try and see what happens. I had Roxio on my machine eons ago but it looks like there may be some fragments left behind somewhere.

 

Did the label say where it was made?

 

Made in Taiwan

 

They don't test the same, also waisting money? If you need a new burner or spare(possible?) This is a "Great" deal for one of the top 5 DVD burner drives on the market. Oh, creaky, let it go (Itchin for a flame). This was simply my humble suggestion to a forum members problem man. Find someone else to harass. (Don't cry for me)I'm not going anywhwere.

 

Here we go again, I want to say that 1st off, "I don't owe you an explanation". But I'll see my response as perhaps educating you to the term relevant. The threads topic is......"Just started having problems "burning". (Notice: The forum member & thread starter gcolson, has no problem with my suggestion) My simple reply was to suggest a reputable burner on sale.(Duh) Sold on a reputable site (I purchased one myself). Here your taking your time to try and start a flame? Why? I as a member simply replying as anyone here would and you wish to police my post? I am not interested in having to reply to you directly whenever I post here at the forum. You for one should know better than to carry on like this(immature?). Your behavior exemplifies what I have described about you in the past. Then and now, I'm being made to respond to your blatant ignorance and senseless disrespect. Again why? Perhaps you should re-think the privilege you were given here, if all you seek to do is interupt the peace of a given thread with your babble. Again, find someone else to play with man. (I'm being nice.) Oh, and back to the topic:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=1647123&sku=S167-4212

 

What's all the commotion about? Now everyone back to their corners!

Actually i was thinking of picking up a new burner in the off chance that it was the burner itself that was giving me problems so the Sony suggestion is appreciated. Just to let everyone know, when I found that I was having problems burning was the exact same time that my video card went. How can that be relavent you ask. Well ever since then, my computer as a whole has been performing pretty sluggish so it may be that I need a new computer (it's over 3 years old now).

 

I see paradyme is now "inactive". What happened? You ban him?

@gcolson

If you are going to get a new drive then I would have to say get a BenQ. Plextor (One of the higher end brands) uses BenQ drives. And no need to get new computer, just upgrade.

 

I think that I may go and pick up a BenQ drive today. It just so happens that the local electronics store hear has them on sale this week.

I still have two questions regarding the Nero log though.

One is, how can I make the changes so I cannot write any further than 4300M?

The second question is, how can I turn the DMA on for my secondary hard drive. I've gone through all the steps to turn DMA on before but this one drive eludes me.

DiskPeripheral : Maxtor 6Y120P0 atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: Off