Been having problems with the computer randomly shutting down. As a result of a bit of deducting and reading, replaced Motherboard, CPU & Powersupply (Had spare ones kicking about so thought what the hell.) Computer now seems fine, not shutting down at all (until I tell it to anyway) I formatted the hard drive not too long ago and reinstalled everything just to clean out the crap. I'm not sure if the problem i'm having with the burner has anything to do with these issues. However, here's what's happening. Using Nero 6.6.0.6 (fresh install), (or the 'Sonic' software which was bundled with the DVD/RW drive for that matter) I try to burn say a data CD or DVD. The computer does it's thing and it all looks ok. Sometimes nero tells me it's performing a 'Short lead out', sometimes says nothing of a lead out. When I get the CD/DVD, to physically look at, you can see that 'something' has been burned. When trying to read the disc, there appears to be nothing there at all. Tried reading it on my laptop (seperate system) and still no joy. Must have gone through about 20 blank DVDs - none have worked. I recently have been messing with DVD editing and ripping. The other day I got a message just after installing a new DVD ripping program saying something about ASPI not being installed. I just clicked the 'next/yes' buttons as habbit dictates. Have since uninstalled this software to try and fix my burner problems. Wondering if that's got something to do with it. After finding out about the burner problems, I got the latest Adaptec ASPI drivers & installed them, no joy. 'Updated' XP with the installation disc, thinking that it would overwrite any crap or at least put in anything which was missing. Also updated the firmware of the DVD drive about 2 minutes ago and still nothing. Here is the last logfile from nero. Please help!!! I have a full backup of all of my stuff on a seperate hard drive, so a complete format (while i don't want to) is possible. HEEEEELLLLLP PLEASE!!! Thanks guys T. Graham Home Use Windows XP 5.1 IA32 WinAspi: File 'Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=4.71 (0002), size=45056 bytes, created 17/07/2002 09:20:56 ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 26/10/2004 16:21:30 Nero Version: 6.6.0.6 Recorder: <SONY DVD RW DRU-530A> Version: 2.1g - HA 1 TA 1 - 6.6.0.6 Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1 Drive buffer : 2048kB Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI CD-ROM: <IDE DVD-ROM 16X >Version: 7.50 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.6.0.6 Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1 === Scsi-Device-Map === DiskPeripheral : WDC WD800BB-00CAA1 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : IDE DVD-ROM 16X atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : SONY DVD RW DRU-530A atapi Port 1 ID 1 DMA: On === CDRom-Device-Map === IDE DVD-ROM 16X E: CDRom0 SONY DVD RW DRU-530A D: CDRom3 ======================= AutoRun : 1 Excluded drive IDs: WriteBufferSize: 74448896 (0) Byte ShowDrvBufStat : 0 BUFE : 0 Physical memory : 511MB (523760kB) Free physical memory: 282MB (289324kB) Memory in use : 44 % Uncached PFiles: 0x0 Use Inquiry : 1 Global Bus Type: default (0) Check supported media : Disabled (0) 18.1.2006 ISO compilation 15:24:11 #1 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6168 Iso document burn settings ------------------------------------------ Determine maximum speed : FALSE Simulate : FALSE Write : TRUE Finalize CD : TRUE Multisession : FALSE Burning mode : DAO Mode : 1 ISO Level : 1 (Max. of 11 = 8 + 3 char) Character set : ISO 9660 Joliet : TRUE Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : TRUE Allow more than 255 characters in path : TRUE Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE 15:24:11 #2 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 127 Reader running 15:24:11 #3 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 122 Writer SONY DVD RW DRU-530A running 15:24:11 #4 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3286 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 15:24:11 #5 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3155 Turn on Disc-at-once, using DVD media 15:24:12 #6 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 257 Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB) Last address to be written: 44143 ( 9:48.43, 86MB) 15:24:12 #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 269 Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD) 15:24:12 #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2311 Recorder: SONY DVD RW DRU-530A, Media type: DVD-R Disc Manufacturer: RITEKG - 05 Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193 15:24:12 #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 431 >>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<< ========================================= 15:24:12 #10 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 829 Setup items (after recorder preparation) 0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 () 2 indices, index0 (150) not provided original disc pos #0 + 44144 (44144) = #44144/9:48.44 relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos -> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 44144 blocks [SONY DVD RW DRU-530A] -------------------------------------------------------------- 15:24:12 #11 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1042 Prepare recorder [SONY DVD RW DRU-530A] 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 90406912, ISRC "" DAO layout: =========== __Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep__________ 0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00 44144 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00 15:24:12 #12 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Caching of files started 15:24:12 #13 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4042 Cache writing successful. 15:24:12 #14 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Caching of files completed 15:24:12 #15 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Burn process started at 4x (5,540 KB/s) 15:24:12 #16 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2604 Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0 15:24:12 #17 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2300 Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode 15:24:12 #18 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 21079 Set BUFE: Power-Burn -> ON 15:24:12 #19 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2441 Start write address at LBA 0 DVD high compatibility mode: Yes 15:24:12 #20 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8332 ---- DVD Structure: Physical Format Information (00h) ---- Layer: 0, Address: 0 (0 h), AGID: 0; Length: 2050 Book Type: DVD-ROM (0), Part Version: 0 Disc Size: 120 mm, Maximum Rate: ? Mbps (3 h) Number of Layers: 1, Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP), Layer Type: ? Linear Density: 0,267 um/bit, Track Density: 0,74 um/track Starting Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 26127F h (?) End Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 0 h End Sector Number in Layer 0: 0 h Data in Burst Cutting Area (BCA) does not exist Media Specific [16..63]: 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 02 FE 10 ................ 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................ 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................ 15:24:58 #21 Text 0 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 116 <SONY DVD RW DRU-530A > start writing Lead-Out at LBA 44144 (AC70h), lenght 0 blocks 15:24:58 #22 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228 all writers idle, stopping conversion 15:24:58 #23 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2682 EndDAO: Last written address was 44143 15:27:58 #24 Phase 37 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Burn process completed successfully at 4x (5,540 KB/s) Existing drivers: File 'Drivers\ASPI32.SYS': Ver=4.71 (0002), size=16877 bytes, created 17/07/2002 08:53:02 File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), size=95360 bytes, created 04/08/2004 04:00:00 (Adapter driver for rec) Registry Keys: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)
well, for starters, here is one problem... the version is out of date 6.6.0.18 is available go here to update.. http://www.nero.com/nero6/enu/nero-up.php only install the first two updates.. i confirmed that one.. kinda low on the memory department and 44% in use.... close down all un-needed applications, no multi-tasking while encoding or burning.. free up some memory, run a defrag often (maintenance anyway) burning waaaaay too close to the edge... set it back to around 4300mb nice media try some of that and see if it helps... your update is the most important i see that needs the most attention.. HTH
Thanks very much for that. Although i'm pretty good with computers, i have no in depth experience of advanced burning techniques. So here's a real basic question for you. When you say I'm burning way too close to the edge - what does that mean and how do I change these settings? I'm really curious as to why my computer is doing this, it's never done it before and has written many CD/DVDs in the past?! Weird! I'll let you know how I get on. Downloading the first two updates from Nero as we speak. Thanks for your time!
only nero. The update doesn't seem to have worked. Just tried a disc 2 secs ago!! Going to try another now
ok, lets start from scratch.... what is it that you are trying to burn, copy, back-up... whatever?? you say you are using nero, and nero alone? pull up another error log and paste it here, see if you can get the FULL log.. make sure InCd is not installed, if so remove it using nero's clean tools, you'll have to do a reboot after that..
My computer is going ape whenever I insert a blank CD or DVD now, it hangs. I reckon there is some problem with the system in general here! I'm going to format the HDD & reinstall XP. The first thing I'll do is install nero and update it, then try to burn a disc and see what happens. I've been trying to burn data discs basically. InCd wasn't installed and I couldn't get the computer to even attempt to burn another disc as when a blank was inserted it basically hung like crazy! Thanks for your help, i'll let you know how i get on. Should only take about an hour. How do you change those settings you talked about before - burning too close to the edge?! Cheers again, TG
not sure exactly how it went in nero 6,i have 7 now, its different in lots of way. open the burning rom, up at the top, there should be a drive icon, open that, do the drop down to optiops, somewhere it will say overburning, set tick that and set it to 4300mb... mine is @ 4360mb, but i have other programs that enable nero to burn, using their info.. i would suggest to just download dvd shrink.. set it up in there.. and enable nero to burn
After the re-install of XP, nothing has changed. I remembered I had a spare CD/RW kicking about. Just hooked it up and it works. I guess that the computer is ok, and the DVD/RW drive is screwed!! What are your thoughts!?
if thats what you think, un-install the driver, then re-boot, it will reinstall... if still the same problem... its very possible the drive is dead.. assuming it was not working before this update... unless the firmware ruined the drive... doubtful, but possible. does the system recognize the drive?
How would I uninstall the driver from the DVD/RW? Are you talking about the firmware I updated? How do you do that in XP? Thanks a lot for all your help, you're the man! I really appreciate it. Regards, Tony
go this route.. start> right click my computer> right click properties> hardware tab> device manager> find your drive> highlight your drive> at the top, there is an x with a computer, thats the uninstall.. click ok then do a reboot, it will reinstall at start up.... windows wizard will do the rest, follow the on screen instructions..
Sounds like you just need to take your computer out behind the barn and put her down. LOL Good luck! You might want to back up your files and just do a clean install of WinXP and then put your programs back on. That usually helps me and takes less than 2 hours.
