For conus gamers this deal is not too bad either . the geeks have a sale going on with a refurb halo set for 160 .
install adobe flash player , java 6 update 11 , also .net 2.0 . i use avg free 8.0 for antivirus.i would update to sp3 when possible .
run combo fix and smitfraud fix in safe mode . then run spybot 1.4 with all of the updates downloaded except any that mention 1.6 .in other words...
i used vob blanker,saved to folder then with latest anydvd running burned it with clonedvd.it was second attempt,first try ended with a coaster.
you should have some good backups if they are made right.i've backed up using all different brands of -r,only trouble was princo white top.
some drives won't read +r.only way to know is to try it.the thompson drive usually will read some brands.the samsung will read more.
you probably have a weak laser,the drive is more than likely a thompson.they all have that problem after use.the only real fix is to remove the...
try -r.that is the best format.i like ritek g04 and g05.most brands will work though.some have burn slower to avoid errors.
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