Is anyone else having problems with the burning part of this program, I've burnt a couple of discs and they aren't recognised by my dvdrom so I've had to revert to burning them in Nero which is not a problem but I just wondered if anyone else had encountered problems

Are you using the latest stable version? What does your set top player say when you insert a DVD burned by C3X's burning engine?

Yes using the latest version, they play ok in the standalone but are not recognised by dvdrom in PC

Could you transcribe the logfile here so we all can have a look?

I have noticed a few things wrong with convertxtodvd 3 (the newest version available). I use verbatims and have noticed that if i convert then let it burn, i almost always get burn errors and it never completes, thus ruining the disc. I have had to convert, then cancel the burn process, close the program, then reopen the program and it will burn perfectly. I don't get it. You also cant combine 2 files with subtitles for both, they dont play right. I know this isnt the exact problem you are having, but wanted to let you know that there are still flaws.

Convertxtodvd3 V 2.99.13.900 Works great on my comp.. When it's done i let it burn the dvd automatically and i have no complaints. I don't use it often, maybe once a week.. On a separate note though i had hell yesterday backing up a DVD that nobody else reported as being problematic. Just one of those days i guess..

Can't transcribe log file as I no longer have it, but see that others are having problems as well so I'm not alone

Hmmm interesting. i didnt know there was a new version of convertxtodvd. i have my auto updates turn'd off...whats the difference in it? is it worth updateing too?

Not real sure if worth updating. The older version I had (v2.?) worked really well for me. I updated and now I can combine 2 avi's together, you can change the menu's a bit, and a few other things i dont really use. Combining the 2 avi's is cool but you cant use subtitles at the same time. I went back to my original version then noticed i was getting bad burns every other disc also. I burn at 8x and use verbatims, and tried from 2 different spindles purchased at 2 different times and still no luck. Now I have to cancel the burn process, close the program, reopen, then burn a project already converted. I dont know if I am an isolated case but it is annoying.

I'm a long time CXD 2 user and have never used it to burn, I've turned it off in the settings. Whatever app I use for converting I always save to to the HD, I want to preview/check the output first. My final burns are always then done with ImgBurn.

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Not real sure if worth updating. The older version I had (v2.?) worked really well for me. I updated and now I can combine 2 avi's together, you can change the menu's a bit, and a few other things i dont really use. Combining the 2 avi's is cool but you cant use subtitles at the same time. I went back to my original version then noticed i was getting bad burns every other disc also. I burn at 8x and use verbatims, and tried from 2 different spindles purchased at 2 different times and still no luck. Now I have to cancel the burn process, close the program, reopen, then burn a project already converted. I dont know if I am an isolated case but it is annoying.

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http://www.vso-software.fr/products/convert_x_to_dvd/

many time convertxtodvd seems to have difficulty registering with the windows drivers, try reinstalling them after you uninstall convertxtodvd...

BOOT INTO SAFE MODE (JUST DO IT!!)
1)Start>My computer> right click >properties
2)hardware tab
3)device manager
4)CD-ROM/DVD drives (names will differ) right click uninstall drive
5) restart into windows
6)upon login you will prompted to install new hardware if not go start>control panel> (make sure your in category view, left hand corner box to enable this)> "Printers and other hardware" >left hand corner "Add hardware", not "ADD PRINTER"
once done you may reboot or not

am not sure whats going on but when my convertxtodvd is giving me a fit (when i last updated to v2) i uninstalled it then re-install the drivers, install convertxtodvd again... and BAM it was working great again:)

also the new one is alot better then the original...it seems to take less mem usage and is quicker! (im sure they fixed some bugs to!)

[post a log]

-tripplite

sorry it took so long to respond, here is the latest log with a burn error

3/25/2008 10:25:21 PM error BURN: Write error at 253440 (16) - Code 05 21 02 [Illegal request, Invalid address for Write]
3/25/2008 10:25:21 PM warning BURN: Reporting invalid address for write during recovery - trying to continue
3/25/2008 10:25:21 PM warning BURN: at sector 253424 (16) - recover sequence started
3/25/2008 10:25:21 PM warning BURN: Write error - Code 03 0C 00 [Write error] - Info 0 - CSI 0
3/25/2008 10:25:21 PM info BURN: Try #0 - duration 5612637 µs
3/25/2008 10:24:10 PM info BURN: Lead-in burning time (mS) 0
3/25/2008 10:23:30 PM info BURN: Write started 1536112 sectors to write
3/25/2008 10:23:30 PM info BURN: Writing speed requested x8.0, effective x8.0
3/25/2008 10:23:30 PM info BURN: Available write speed: 16x, 12x, 8x, 6x
3/25/2008 10:23:30 PM info BURN: Media ID: MCC-004-00
3/25/2008 10:23:30 PM info BURN: Media type: DVD+R
3/25/2008 10:23:30 PM info BURN: DMA Mode
3/25/2008 10:23:28 PM info BURN: Scanned files #13, folder #2 - total size 3144824832 b. (2.93 Gb.)
3/25/2008 10:23:28 PM info BURN: Inserted media type : DVD+R
3/25/2008 10:23:28 PM info BURN: Write started
3/25/2008 10:23:27 PM info --------------Encoding end--------------
3/25/2008 10:23:27 PM info Disc name: "My DVD"
3/25/2008 10:23:27 PM info Burned folder: "C:\Documents and Settings\Compaq_Administrator\My Documents\ConvertXtoDVD\dvd\"
3/25/2008 10:23:13 PM info BURN: New media inserted. Burning layer is ready to write
3/25/2008 10:23:10 PM info BURN: Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVDRAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R, DL DVD-R
3/25/2008 10:23:10 PM info BURN: New Drive selected : 2:0:0 - ATAPI DVD A LH-1H18A HG45 [E] (Ide)
3/25/2008 10:23:10 PM info Total size 2999 Mb., Target size Custom 4250 Mb., Occupation 70.57%
3/25/2008 10:23:10 PM info Conversion completed in 01:29:42
3/25/2008 10:23:10 PM info Rendering rate: 2.08 x Realtime
3/25/2008 10:23:10 PM info DVD duration (incl. menus) 03:06:44 (~ 11204 sec.) - rendering time 01:29:42
3/25/2008 10:22:24 PM info Generated duration 6211.26 sec., expected 6211.52 sec.
3/25/2008 10:15:57 PM info 1 frames duplicated
3/25/2008 10:11:29 PM info Chapter #20 start at 95:1.245
3/25/2008 10:09:33 PM info Chapter #19 start at 90:2.246
3/25/2008 10:07:32 PM info Chapter #18 start at 85:1.646
3/25/2008 10:05:30 PM info Chapter #17 start at 80:1.646
3/25/2008 10:03:42 PM info Chapter #16 start at 75:2.247
3/25/2008 10:01:58 PM info Chapter #15 start at 70:1.647
3/25/2008 10:00:12 PM info Chapter #14 start at 65:1.847
3/25/2008 9:58:11 PM info Chapter #13 start at 60:0.046
3/25/2008 9:56:14 PM info Chapter #12 start at 55:1.247
3/25/2008 9:54:24 PM info Chapter #11 start at 50:0.847
3/25/2008 9:52:31 PM info Chapter #10 start at 45:0.647
3/25/2008 9:50:35 PM info Chapter #9 start at 40:0.247
3/25/2008 9:48:32 PM info Chapter #8 start at 35:0.965
3/25/2008 9:46:42 PM info Chapter #7 start at 30:1.966
3/25/2008 9:44:49 PM info Chapter #6 start at 25:0.966
3/25/2008 9:42:56 PM info Chapter #5 start at 20:0.966
3/25/2008 9:41:03 PM info Chapter #4 start at 15:1.967
3/25/2008 9:38:57 PM info Chapter #3 start at 10:1.767
3/25/2008 9:37:07 PM info Chapter #2 start at 5:1.367
3/25/2008 9:35:22 PM info File #1 Stream #2 Sync. delay : 0.00 ms
3/25/2008 9:35:22 PM info File #1 Stream #1 Sync. delay : 0.00 ms
3/25/2008 9:35:22 PM info Starting at 00:00:00.000 (0 µS)
3/25/2008 9:35:22 PM info ********** Stream delay(s) for playback position 1 **********
3/25/2008 9:35:21 PM info Output Stream #2 (AUDIO) - ac3, 48000 Hz, stereo, 224 kb/s
3/25/2008 9:35:21 PM info Output Stream #1 (VIDEO) - mpeg2video, yuv420p, 720x480 [PAR 32:27 DAR 16:9], q=2-31, 3550 kb/s, pulldown: 25.000 -> 29.97 Fps
3/25/2008 9:35:21 PM info Video processing: Fast bilinear resampler (540*304)->(720*480)
3/25/2008 9:35:20 PM info Video processing: Crop (Left:2 - Top:0 - Right:2 - Bottom:0)
3/25/2008 9:35:20 PM info Chapter sequences require 422 Mb. temp space
3/25/2008 9:35:20 PM info ****** Source file #1 END DETAILS ******
3/25/2008 9:35:20 PM info Stream #2 (AUDIO): Audio: ac3, 48000 Hz, stereo, 224 kb/s [RAW COPY]
3/25/2008 9:35:20 PM info Stream #1 (VIDEO): Video: mpeg4, yuv420p, 544x304 [PAR 1:1 DAR 34:19], 25.00 FPS
3/25/2008 9:35:20 PM info Type: Audio/Video file with 2 stream(s) - Playback order:1 - Queue:0
3/25/2008 9:35:20 PM info C:\Documents and Settings\Compaq_Administrator\My Documents\Azurues torrents\dvd1\dvd1.avi
3/25/2008 9:35:20 PM info ******** Source file #1 DETAILS ********
3/25/2008 9:35:20 PM info Video bitrate 0/3550/9576 Kbps (min/avg/max)
3/25/2008 9:35:20 PM info Resolution, TV standard, TV Screen: FULL D1 [720*480], ntsc, 16:9
3/25/2008 9:35:20 PM info *
3/25/2008 9:35:20 PM info ----------------Title #2----------------
3/25/2008 9:35:20 PM info *
3/25/2008 9:35:20 PM info Video bitrate has been set to maximum possible value for DVD specifications. Target size may not be reached.
3/25/2008 9:35:20 PM info Generated duration 4962.88 sec., expected 4963.04 sec.
3/25/2008 9:24:53 PM info Chapter #16 start at 75:1.847
3/25/2008 9:22:16 PM info Chapter #15 start at 70:0.246
3/25/2008 9:20:14 PM info Chapter #14 start at 65:1.247
3/25/2008 9:18:12 PM info Chapter #13 start at 60:2.765
3/25/2008 9:16:08 PM info Chapter #12 start at 55:0.647
3/25/2008 9:14:04 PM info Chapter #11 start at 50:2.165
3/25/2008 9:12:05 PM info Chapter #10 start at 45:1.765
3/25/2008 9:10:12 PM info Chapter #9 start at 40:2.767
3/25/2008 9:08:10 PM info Chapter #8 start at 35:2.366
3/25/2008 9:06:01 PM info Chapter #7 start at 30:1.566
3/25/2008 9:03:57 PM info Chapter #6 start at 25:0.765
3/25/2008 9:01:55 PM info Chapter #5 start at 20:0.766
3/25/2008 8:59:54 PM info Chapter #4 start at 15:1.767
3/25/2008 8:57:35 PM info Chapter #3 start at 10:1.367
3/25/2008 8:55:29 PM info Chapter #2 start at 5:2.885
3/25/2008 8:53:28 PM info File #1 Stream #2 Sync. delay : 0.00 ms
3/25/2008 8:53:28 PM info File #1 Stream #1 Sync. delay : 0.00 ms
3/25/2008 8:53:28 PM info Starting at 00:00:00.000 (0 µS)
3/25/2008 8:53:28 PM info ********** Stream delay(s) for playback position 1 **********
3/25/2008 8:53:28 PM info Output Stream #2 (AUDIO) - ac3, 48000 Hz, stereo, 224 kb/s
3/25/2008 8:53:28 PM info Output Stream #1 (VIDEO) - mpeg2video, yuv420p, 720x480 [PAR 32:27 DAR 16:9], q=2-31, 2828 kb/s, pulldown: 25.000 -> 29.97 Fps
3/25/2008 8:53:28 PM info Video processing: Fast bilinear resampler (568*272)->(720*408)
3/25/2008 8:53:28 PM info Video processing: Pad (Left:0 - Top:36 - Right:0 - Bottom:36)
3/25/2008 8:53:28 PM info Video processing: Crop (Left:44 - Top:0 - Right:44 - Bottom:0)
3/25/2008 8:53:28 PM info Chapter sequences require 341 Mb. temp space
3/25/2008 8:53:28 PM info ****** Source file #1 END DETAILS ******
3/25/2008 8:53:28 PM info Stream #2 (AUDIO): Audio: ac3, 48000 Hz, stereo, 224 kb/s [RAW COPY]
3/25/2008 8:53:28 PM info Stream #1 (VIDEO): Video: mpeg4, yuv420p, 656x272 [PAR 1:1 DAR 41:17], 25.00 FPS
3/25/2008 8:53:28 PM info Type: Audio/Video file with 2 stream(s) - Playback order:1 - Queue:0
3/25/2008 8:53:28 PM info C:\Documents and Settings\Compaq_Administrator\My Documents\Azurues torrents\dvd\dvd.avi
3/25/2008 8:53:28 PM info ******** Source file #1 DETAILS ********
3/25/2008 8:53:28 PM info Video bitrate 0/2828/9576 Kbps (min/avg/max)
3/25/2008 8:53:28 PM info Resolution, TV standard, TV Screen: FULL D1 [720*480], ntsc, 16:9
3/25/2008 8:53:28 PM info *
3/25/2008 8:53:28 PM info ----------------Title #1----------------
3/25/2008 8:53:28 PM info *
3/25/2008 8:53:28 PM info Video bitrate has been set to maximum possible value for DVD specifications. Target size may not be reached.
3/25/2008 8:53:28 PM info 2 Stream(s) found - est. duration 01:39:31.520, reference 01:39:31.520
3/25/2008 8:53:28 PM info Opening file "C:\Documents and Settings\Compaq_Administrator\My Documents\Azurues torrents\dvd1\dvd1.avi"
3/25/2008 8:53:28 PM info 2 Stream(s) found - est. duration 01:19:13.040, reference 01:19:13.040
3/25/2008 8:53:28 PM info Opening file "C:\Documents and Settings\Compaq_Administrator\My Documents\Azurues torrents\dvd\dvd.avi"
3/25/2008 8:53:27 PM info Project size 4.12 Gb. (291 Mb. audio - 3.82 Gb. video)
3/25/2008 8:53:27 PM info [ ] Don't fix audio gaps
3/25/2008 8:53:27 PM info [ ] Engine Log
3/25/2008 8:53:27 PM info Encoder quality: 50%
3/25/2008 8:53:27 PM info --------------Encoding begin--------------
3/25/2008 8:53:27 PM info --------------Menu settings end--------------
3/25/2008 8:53:27 PM info [ ] Skip root menu
3/25/2008 8:53:27 PM info [ ] Play videos one after the other
3/25/2008 8:53:27 PM info [ ] Loop playback
3/25/2008 8:53:27 PM info [ ] Play video automatically (skip menu)
3/25/2008 8:53:27 PM info Template: Default, simple menu, contains 4 page(s), 13 customizable element(s)
3/25/2008 8:53:27 PM info --------------Menu settings begin--------------
3/25/2008 8:53:27 PM info --------------Burn settings end--------------
3/25/2008 8:53:27 PM info Default speed selected: 8x
3/25/2008 8:53:27 PM info BURN: Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVDRAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R, DL DVD-R
3/25/2008 8:53:27 PM info BURN: New Drive selected : 2:0:0 - ATAPI DVD A LH-1H18A HG45 [E] (Ide)
3/25/2008 8:53:27 PM info [ ] Delete files after burn complete
3/25/2008 8:53:27 PM info [X] Don't eject after burn complete
3/25/2008 8:53:27 PM info SAO setting: Automatic
3/25/2008 8:53:27 PM info [ ] Include originals
3/25/2008 8:53:27 PM info [X] Burn result to DVD
3/25/2008 8:53:27 PM info --------------Burn settings begin--------------
3/25/2008 8:53:11 PM info 30 Menu templates loaded.
3/25/2008 8:53:06 PM info BURN: New media inserted. Burning layer is ready to write
3/25/2008 8:53:03 PM info BURN: Using Patin-Couffin driver Version 1.37, Internal revision 37 - Async. Access mode
3/25/2008 8:53:03 PM info Compilation Architecture: pentium3
3/25/2008 8:53:03 PM info Tuning Performances for AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3500+ with 1 core(s) CPU
3/25/2008 8:53:03 PM info User default language : 1033 (0x0409h) - English (United States)
3/25/2008 8:53:03 PM info System default language : 1033 (0x0409h) - English (United States)
3/25/2008 8:53:03 PM info Version 3.0.0.1
3/25/2008 8:53:03 PM info ExeName : "C:\Program Files\VSO\ConvertX\3\ConvertXtoDvd.exe"
3/25/2008 8:53:03 PM info OS : Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
3/25/2008 8:53:01 PM info ******************** Report session started ********************