This has never happened before in over a year of happy usage of my DVD±RW drive. I was wondering if anyone knew what the problem could be. I was trying to burn a 700 Meg .AVI file onto a CDR (NOTE, not onto a DVD). I could have burnt it at 32x but I chose to burn at 16x as I always do, as I find they are more likely to work afterwards. I MUST ADD THAT I HAVE JUST TRIED ANOTHER CDR FROM THE SAME PACK AND THIS TIME IT HAS WORKED. So hopefully it is just a one-off. But the inquisitive side of me is still curious as to why it happened in the first place... in case it happens again.... Anyway, here's the relevant bit of my logfile. I've removed my serial number.... ====== *** Nero-Burning Rom, History File *** ====== TristanWhite 1A20-THE_REST_OF_MY_SERIAL_NUMBER_WENT_HERE Windows XP 5.1 IA32 WinAspi: - ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.68, size=160016 bytes, created 23/07/2004 00:33:44 Nero version: 6.3.1.26 (Nero Express) Recorder: <_NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A> Version: 1.01 - HA 0 TA 1 - 6.3.1.26 Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 0 Drive buffer : 2048kB Bus Type : via Inquiry data (1) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI Connected to MMC as unknown drive with class-nr : 1 Drive is autodetected - recorder class: Std. MMC recorder CD-ROM: <_NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A >Version: 1.01 - HA 0 TA 1 - 6.3.1.26 Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 0 === Scsi-Device-Map === DiskPeripheral : WDC WD400BB-00JHC0 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : _NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: On === CDRom-Device-Map === _NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A D: CDRom0 ======================= AutoRun : 1 Excluded drive IDs: WriteBufferSize: 83886080 (0) Byte ShowDrvBufStat : 0 BUFE : 0 Physical memory : 991MB (1015280kB) Free physical memory: 252MB (258408kB) Memory in use : 74 % Uncached PFiles: 0x0 Use Static Write Speed Table: 0 Use Inquiry : 1 Global Bus Type: default (0) Check supported media : Disabled (0) 10.11.2006 CD-ROM (ISO) 21:09:41 #1 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6083 Iso document burn settings ------------------------------------------ Determine maximum speed : FALSE Simulate : FALSE Write : TRUE Finalize CD : TRUE Multisession : FALSE Burning mode : TAO Mode : 1 ISO Level : 1 (Max. of 11 = 8 + 3 char) Character set : ISO 9660 Joliet : TRUE Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : FALSE Allow more than 255 characters in path : FALSE Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE 21:09:41 #2 Phase 90 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855 Buffer Underrun Protection activated 21:09:42 #3 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 126 Reader running 21:09:42 #4 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 124 Writer _NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A running 21:09:42 #5 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3899 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 21:09:42 #6 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3152 Turn on Track-at-once, using CD-R/RW media 21:09:42 #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 247 Last possible write address on media: 359847 ( 79:59.72) Last address to be written: 358704 ( 79:44.54) 21:09:42 #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 259 Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD) 21:09:42 #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2162 Recorder: _NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A; CDR code: 00 97 26 26; OSJ entry from: SKC Co., Ltd. ATIP Data: Special Info [hex] 1: C0 00 80, 2: 61 1A 1A (LI 97:26.26), 3: 4F 3B 49 (LO 79:59.73) Additional Info [hex] 1: 00 00 80 (invalid), 2: 00 00 00 (invalid), 3: 00 00 00 (invalid) 21:09:42 #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 420 >>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<< ========================================= 21:09:42 #11 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 813 Setup items (after recorder preparation) 0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 (CTransferItem) 2 indices, index0 (150) not provided original disc pos #0 + 358705 (358705) = #358705/79:42.55 relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/required, no patch infos -> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 358703 blocks [_NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A ] -------------------------------------------------------------- 21:09:42 #12 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 984 Prepare recorder [_NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A ] for write in TAO DAO infos: ========== MCN: "" TOCType: 0x00; Session Closed, disc fixated Tracks 1 to 1: 1: TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048/0x00, FilePos 0 307200 734935040, ISRC "" DAO layout: =========== __Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_RecDep_|_CtrlAdr_ -150 | lead-in | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41 -150 | 1 | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41 0 | 1 | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41 358705 | lead-out | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41 21:09:42 #13 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1030 Removed 2 run-out blocks from end of track 1. Length: 358705 -> 358703. 21:09:42 #14 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855 Caching of files started 21:09:42 #15 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4163 Cache writing successful. 21:09:42 #16 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855 Caching of files completed 21:09:42 #17 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855 Burn process started at 16x (2,400 KB/s) 21:09:42 #18 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2344 Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0 21:09:42 #19 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 20698 Set BUFE: supported -> ON 21:14:58 #20 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 229 all writers idle, stopping conversion 21:15:02 #21 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 15518 <_NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A > start Close Session 21:15:49 #22 SCSI -1135 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1191 SCSI Exec, HA 0, TA 1, LUN 0 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: 0x0C Sense Qual: 0x00 CDB Data: 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x03 0x00 0x05 0x79 0x31 0x0A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0C 0x00 21:15:49 #23 CDR -1135 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1183 Write error 21:15:49 #24 TRANSFER -19 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1183 Could not perform Fixation 21:15:49 #25 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 15518 <_NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A > start Close Session 21:16:42 #26 SCSI -1135 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1191 SCSI Exec, HA 0, TA 1, LUN 0 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: 0x0C Sense Qual: 0x00 CDB Data: 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x03 0x00 0x05 0x79 0x31 0x0A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0C 0x00 21:16:42 #27 CDR -1135 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1183 Write error 21:16:42 #28 TRANSFER -19 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1183 Could not perform Fixation 21:16:42 #29 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1713 Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK 21:16:42 #30 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855 Burn process failed at 16x (2,400 KB/s) Existing drivers: File 'Drivers\ADPU160M.SYS': Ver=v3.60a (Lab01_N(johnstra).010529-2218), size=101888 bytes, created 17/08/2001 21:07:32 File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.03.22a, size=20576 bytes, created 08/12/2004 12:03:00 (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K) File 'Drivers\InCDfs.SYS': Ver=4, 2, 12, 1, size=91136 bytes, created 07/09/2004 23:27:22 (InCD4 driver for win NT/2K/XP) File 'Drivers\InCDpass.SYS': Ver=4, 2, 12, 1, size=28544 bytes, created 07/09/2004 23:27:38 (InCD4 driver for win NT/2K/XP) File 'Drivers\InCDrec.SYS': Ver=4, 2, 12, 1, size=5760 bytes, created 07/09/2004 23:29:08 (InCD4 driver for win NT/2K/XP) File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), size=95360 bytes, created 04/08/2004 05:59:44 (Adapter driver for rec) Registry Keys: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option) ====== *** Nero-Burning Rom, History File *** ======
It has to do with that ^ ^ ^ You have Nero and InCD installed together. They will comflict sometimes, hence the on and off results. What you can do is save your serial number, run these clean tools: Use this tool to uninstall Nero: http://ww2.nero.com/nero6/eng/General_CleanTool.html Use this tool after the first one: http://ww2.nero.com/nero6/eng/Nero_6_CleanTool.html Then update this, with your serial, when prompted... Package 1: http://httpdl1.usw.nero.com/software/Ner....0.18_no_yt.exe Package 2: http://httpdl1.usw.nero.com/software/Nero6/NVE-3.1.0.21_no_yt.exe Get back to me.
you drive has old firmware (1.01).... download and install the newer firmware of 1.04 here: http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_search.php just type in your model # which is ND-3540A you are running buggy version of Nero 6 .... update to the stable version of Nero 6.6.0.18, here's how: 1. save your serial # 2. uninstall Nero 3. use the Nero 6 Cleaning tools: http://ww2.nero.com/nero6/en/Clean_Tools.html 4. do a registry clean up, and if you don't have a program to do the job, get one free one here: http://www.ccleaner.com/download/ 5. defrag the hard drive 6. reboot 7. reinstall Nero 6: install package one: http://httpdl1.usw.nero.com/Nero-6.6.0.18_no_yt.exe then install package two: http://www.nero.com/nero6/eng/Patch_for_NVE3.html reboot and you're good to go! now don't install InCD........Packet writing utilities such as "InCD" are notorious for interfering with burn processes, as the way it works is to continually poll the burner to check for new media. This prevents the burn application gaining exclusive access to the burner, and sense code errors will happen - every time. Get rid of all packet writing utilities. They are more trouble than they are worth. and your Memory is running a little high..... don't multi task and try to shut down some unneeded programs running in the background... I suggest you use a nice little program called Security Task Manager: http://www.neuber.com/taskmanager/index.html this program shows you what's running on your computer in the background and gives you an explanation of what they are and just hit the remove program to take it out of windows start up! very nice and easy to use.
Ah yes, some good advice i passed on giving from IHoe. The reason is, firmware isn't allways a contributing factor for CD burning, more a DVD thing. As is memory usage, allthough it is bad to have other things running whilst burning, you don't need as much free memory for Cd burning as you do DVD buring. Anyway, get back to us, Tris2000
