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
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.
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.
@paradyme, try doing a '3rd person' on the thread. then tell me how your reply was relevant. i'm not itching for any flames, but your attitude (as usual) is uncalled for. Why can't you just make subsequent replies without the attitude; i just don't see why you are unable to be civil.
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
@paradyme - enough's enough. Maybe you know me in real life or something ie maybe i drove thru a puddle and splashed you or something. I just don't know what your never-ending beef is. (well i could if i took the time to go thru past threads, i think i know which one sparked you off). Feel free to speak to the Admins about reactivating your account but when you do i would hope you treat them with some respect. And I do hope you take it up with the Admins as then they can look at your insulting replies. I suggest you read this extract from the Forum Rules in the meantime - pay special attention to this part of the line - a few too many of those have been going on lately.
@gcolson - i originally joined the thread as i saw your Nero logfile beckoning to me however the other guys have done a grand job dissecting it i see. i'll lurk to see if they can get you up and burning a storm
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).
that's cool. what we do is attack logfiles until we pinpoint the root cause(s) as not everyone is happy/able to just ditch the burner, plus just buying a new piece of hardware doesn't guarantee success if there are incorrect settings still in place, etc. Now the Nero log has been dissected by the guys, maybe it would be worth buying a new burner, the Sony even..
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