hi. having been successfully burning dvds for quite some time now with the combination of DVD shrink to rip (DVD decrypter if needed)and nero 6.0.0.20 to burn. i use either sony or maxell DVD+R to burn and have never had any media troubles ever. recently, i foolishly updated nero and all hell broke loose. now, get errors at end of burn with nero when using DVD+R, but it will burn successfully with DVD RW. i used nero 6 clean tool to remove nero completely, re-installed older version, and now nero burns, completes and says burn was success, but nothing on disc, or is unreadable. please advise thnx
Hi there mark421 Could be a few different things so best bet is post that last Nero log. Just be sure to edit out the serial # - begins w/ 1A, 1C or 5C. You can find them here: program files>ahead>nero>nerohistory. Anything else change pc wise (besides uninstall & reinstall of Nero)?
binkie: nothing else going on with pc other than recently trying imagburn(didnt like it and uninstalled), and as i said rolling back the nero to 6.0.0.20, then last night i read on this forum that 6.0.0.18 was more stable, so i uninstalled with clean tool and downloaded 6.0.0.18. the nero history log is as follows: Windows XP 5.1 IA32 WinAspi: - ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 10/26/2004 6:35:34 PM Nero Version: 6.6.0.18 Internal Version: 6, 6, 0, 18e (Nero Express) Recorder: <HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4040B>Version: A106 - HA 3 TA 0 - 6.6.0.18 Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 3 Drive buffer : 2048kB Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI CD-ROM: <VOBID InstantDrive CD >Version: 14 - HA 4 TA 0 - 6.6.0.18 Adapter driver: <VOBID> HA 4 === Scsi-Device-Map === DiskPeripheral : WDC WD1200BB-53DWA0 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4040B atapi Port 3 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : VOBID InstantDrive CD 14 VOBID Port 4 ID 0 DMA: Off === CDRom-Device-Map === HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4040B D: CDRom0 VOBID InstantDrive CD F: CDRom1 ======================= AutoRun : 1 Excluded drive IDs: WriteBufferSize: 72351744 (0) Byte ShowDrvBufStat : 0 BUFE : 0 Physical memory : 494MB (506604kB) Free physical memory: 86MB (88252kB) Memory in use : 82 Uncached PFiles: 0x0 Use Inquiry : 1 Global Bus Type: default (0) Check supported media : Disabled (0) 4.11.2006 UDF/ISO compilation 8:34:14 PM #1 Phase 112 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 DVD-Video files reallocation started 8:34:14 PM #2 Phase 114 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified) 8:34:15 PM #3 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6359 UDF document burn settings ------------------------------------------ Determine maximum speed : FALSE Simulate : FALSE Write : TRUE Finalize CD : TRUE Multisession : FALSE Burning mode : DAO Mode : 1 UDF Mode : UDF/ISO bridge UDF Revision : 1.02 UDF Partition Type : physical ISO Level : 1 (Max. of 11 = 8 + 3 char) Character set : ISO 9660 Joliet :FALSE Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : FALSE Allow more than 255 characters in path : FALSE Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE 8:34:15 PM #4 Phase 111 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 DVD-Video files sorted 8:34:15 PM #5 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 127 Reader running 8:34:15 PM #6 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 122 Writer HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4040B running 8:34:15 PM #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3309 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 8:34:15 PM #8 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3309 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 8:34:15 PM #9 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3233 Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media 8:34:15 PM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 270 Last possible write address on media: 2295103 (510:01.28, 4482MB) Last address to be written: 2286111 (508:01.36, 4465MB) 8:34:15 PM #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 282 Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD) 8:34:15 PM #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2483 Recorder: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4040B, Media type: DVD+R Disc Manufacturer ID: CMC MAG, Media Type ID: M01, Product revision number: 0 Disc Application Code: 0, Extended Information Indicators: 7 8:34:15 PM #13 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 448 >>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<< ========================================= 8:34:15 PM #14 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 838 Setup items (after recorder preparation) 0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 () 2 indices, index0 (150) not provided original disc pos #0 + 2286112 (2286112) = #2286112/508:1.37 relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos -> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2286112 blocks [HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4040B] -------------------------------------------------------------- 8:34:15 PM #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1051 Prepare recorder [HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4040B] 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 4681957376, ISRC "" DAO layout: =========== __Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep__________ 0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00 2286112 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00 8:34:15 PM #16 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Caching of files started 8:34:16 PM #17 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4122 Cache writing successful. 8:34:16 PM #18 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Caching of files completed 8:34:16 PM #19 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Burn process started at 4x (5,540 KB/s) 8:34:16 PM #20 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2661 Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0 8:34:16 PM #21 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 (10), Part Version: 1.0x (1) 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: 26053F h End Sector Number in Layer 0: 0 h (LBN: FFFD0000 h, 4193920 MB) Data in Burst Cutting Area (BCA) does not exist Disc Application Code: 0 / 0 h Extended Information indicators: 7 h Disc Manufacturer ID: CMC.MAG. Media type ID: M01 Product revision number: 0 Number of Physical format information bytes in use in ADIP up to byte 63: 56 Media Specific [16..63]: 00 00 07 43 4D 43 20 4D - 41 47 00 4D 30 31 00 38 ...CMC.MAG.M01.8 23 54 37 18 00 3E 6E 00 - 70 62 15 15 0B 0B 08 08 #T7..>n.pb...... 01 19 1B 0B 0B 0E 0F 01 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................ 8:34:16 PM #22 Text 0 File DVDPlusRW.cpp, Line 659 Start write address at LBA 0 DVD high compatibility mode: Yes 8:48:34 PM #23 Text 0 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 116 <HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4040B> start writing Lead-Out at LBA 2286112 (22E220h), lenght 0 blocks 8:48:34 PM #24 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228 all writers idle, stopping conversion 8:48:38 PM #25 SCSI -1194 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1182 SCSI Exec, HA 3, TA 0, 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: 0x73 Sense Qual: 0x04 CDB Data: 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 Sense Data: 0x71 0x00 0x03 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x10 0x35 0x20 0x03 0x0E 0x73 0x04 8:48:38 PM #26 CDR -1194 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1916 PMA update failure HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4040B\H3 T0 8:48:38 PM #27 TRANSFER -24 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1916 Could not perform end of Disc-at-once 8:48:38 PM #28 SCSI -1176 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1182 SCSI Exec, HA 3, TA 0, LUN 0 Status: 0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR) HA-Status 0x00 (0x00, OK) TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND) Sense Key: 0x05 (KEY_ILLEGAL_REQUEST) Sense Code: 0x72 Sense Qual: 0x03 CDB Data: 0x35 0x02 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 Sense Data: 0x71 0x00 0x05 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x10 0x35 0x35 0x31 0x0E 0x72 0x03 8:48:38 PM #29 Phase 127 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Generating DVD high compatibility borders 8:48:38 PM #30 CDR -1176 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 167 Session fixation error HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4040B\H3 T0 8:48:38 PM #31 TRANSFER -24 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 167 Could not perform end of Disc-at-once 8:48:38 PM #32 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Burn process failed at 4x (5,540 KB/s) Existing drivers: File 'Drivers\ADPU160M.SYS': Ver=v3.60a (Lab01_N(johnstra).010529-2218), size=101888 bytes, created 8/17/2001 1:07:32 PM File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.03.28a, size=20640 bytes, created 3/23/2005 4:15:57 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 11:59:42 PM (Adapter driver for rec) File 'Drivers\vobid.sys': Ver=1, 1, 0, 18, size=26679 bytes, created 5/7/2003 3:36:24 PM (Adapter driver for src) Registry Keys: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option) ====== *** Nero-Burning Rom, History File *** ======
Ok here's a few suggestions for you: Recorder: <HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4040B>Version: A106 You drive can use a firmware update - the latest is A114: http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=1628 Your drive does fully recognize the discs but usually best to keep it up to to date. Now those discs: Disc Manufacturer ID: CMC.MAG. Not that best by far and maybe the cause for your PMA update failure & Session fixation error From the log the burn fails towards the end - 14 mins after the burn started. This can be another sign of poorer quality media. Better to use would be those Sony's (if 8x or under for this drive) or made in Japan Fuji or Verbatim (made in taiwan). For this drive I would get no higher than 8x rated media since it's a bit older and a max burn speed of 4x. Looks like this disc you used is the Maxell - for Maxell also only get the made in Japan ones. These are usually made by quality manufacturers. Physical memory : 494MB Free physical memory: 86MB Memory in use : 82 Lot of memory in use. No multitasking and close any unnecessary programs. Give those a go & let us know!
binkie: ok, will do. also, about the firmware update, is the A114 within the attached link appropriate for my drive http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=1628 thnx -m
Yes that would be the one. I'm guessing this drive came w/ the pc so it's an oem. The firmware usually goes in a sequencial order. Keep us posted!
binkie: thank you. i've downloaded A114 w/no problems. having some unusual occurances now. updated nero 6 to most recent available version (6.6.1.4), successfully burned DVD file to DVD-RW disc (wont burn to DVD+R), and with burned dvd in drive, looked at D Drive folder and it is empty (no video or audio ts folder present), but burned dvd plays in home dvd player (wont play in pc drive). very strange. also tried burn4free (and had to download APSI??? drivers) with no luck. rolled back that download after i discovered that wasnt the prob (very nice program though i thought). a work in progress for sure -m
binkie: just successfully burned dvd on nero with dvd+rw. pc finds burned file in D folder, no problem. question, why does nero 6 want to restart my pc after the successful burn? is there a setting somewhere i need to change? also, after restart, getting the "windows has recovered from a serious error" msg. thnx again, -m
When in the burning ROM in nero, there is a tick box in the bottom left. Makre sure you have it "unitcked"!! That should sort you out
ripper. hi, just read your post. am using nero 6 express. dont see anywhere to change or uncheck a setting. is it buried somewhere? thnx -m
Some apps in Nero have an option you can check to turn pc off when done. For the pc resetting try this. Uninstall Nero. Run the Clean Tool . Reboot. Now run a registry cleaner like ccleaner. Use the cleaner and issues options. Now reinstall Nero - use version 6.6.0.18. The version you are now using 6.6.1.4 'broke' the autoburn will Shrink. Package 1 http://httpdl1.usw.nero.com/software/Nero6/Nero-6.6.0.18_no_yt.exe Package 2 http://httpdl1.usw.nero.com/software/Nero6/NVE-3.1.0.21_no_yt.exe For the media not playing in the drive or not being able to burn +R the media itself can be the problem. The Maxell's you are using are made by CMC - not good. Better to use would be Verbatim, Sony's you were (look for made in japan), Made in Japan only Fuji or Maxell (the Maxells you have are made in taiwan).
binkie: before i start these suggested processes, i am getting an error message at startup about missing system 32 file (a driver maybe), may be related to installation of apsi force files. this could also be causing a miscommunication between drive and pc any further direction (remember, i'm somewhat of a novice w/computer speak), or follow through with your most recent post? thnx -mark
Yes that missing dll could be a problem like you stated in the communication bit. Which one does it say it's missing? It may be the one Nero uses - if it is the above suggestions should clear it up. Check here too. Go to NeroToolKit>InfoTool>ASPI tab. Check both in the drop down. Do any say corrupted? If it say system aspi not installed that's okay.
Same kind of problems but no solution. I burned many dvd's (datas or images) without problems. Now nothing works with DVD. I updated firmware, reinstalled nero, cleaned my pc and register, burn at 2x.... Not even speed measuring works. Nothing! I'm going to give away this computer and I desperatly need a backup. Please help me. Here is my log file: Windows XP 5.1 IA32 WinAspi: File 'Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=4.60 (1021), size=45056 bytes, created 10/09/1999 12.06.00 ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Programmi\Ahead\nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 02/11/2004 12.54.32 NT-SPTI used Nero Version: 6.6.1.4 Internal Version: 6, 6, 1, 4d Recorder: <SONY DVD+-RW DW-Q58A> Version: UDS2 - HA 1 TA 3 - 6.6.1.4 Adapter driver: <IDE> HA 1 Drive buffer : 2048kB Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ? CD-ROM: <SCSIVAX DVD/CD-ROM >Version: 2.7a - HA 1 TA 1 - 6.6.1.4 Adapter driver: <SCSI> HA 1 === Scsi-Device-Map === DiskPeripheral : Hitachi HTS541060G9AT00 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : SONY DVD+-RW DW-Q58A atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : SCSIVAX DVD/CD-ROM 2.7a vax347s Port 2 ID 0 DMA: Off === CDRom-Device-Map === SONY DVD+-RW DW-Q58A E: CDRom3 SCSIVAX DVD/CD-ROM F: CDRom1 ======================= AutoRun : 1 Excluded drive IDs: WriteBufferSize: 73400320 (0) Byte ShowDrvBufStat : 0 BUFE : 0 Physical memory : 503MB (515452kB) Free physical memory: 200MB (204996kB) Memory in use : 60 % Uncached PFiles: 0x0 Use Inquiry : 1 Global Bus Type: default (0) Check supported media : Disabled (0) 8.11.2006 ISO compilation 22.37.35 #1 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6475 Iso document burn settings ------------------------------------------ Determine maximum speed : TRUE Simulate : FALSE Write : TRUE Finalize CD : FALSE Multisession : TRUE Multisession type: : Start multisession 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 22.37.35 #2 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 531 ReadBuffer-Pipe got 71680KB of Memory 22.37.35 #3 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 124 Reader running 22.37.35 #4 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 122 Writer SONY DVD+-RW DW-Q58A running 22.37.35 #5 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3312 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 22.37.36 #6 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3305 Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media 22.37.36 #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 281 Last possible write address on media: 2295103 (510:01.28, 4482MB) Last address to be written: 2145119 (476:41.44, 4189MB) 22.37.36 #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 293 Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD) 22.37.36 #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2612 Recorder: SONY DVD+-RW DW-Q58A, Media type: DVD+R Disc Manufacturer ID: MCC, Media Type ID: 004, Product revision number: 0 Disc Application Code: 0, Extended Information Indicators: 7 22.37.36 #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 459 >>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<< ========================================= 22.37.36 #11 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 847 Setup items (after recorder preparation) 0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 () 2 indices, index0 (150) not provided original disc pos #0 + 2145120 (2145120) = #2145120/476:41.45 relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos -> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2145120 blocks [SONY DVD+-RW DW-Q58A] -------------------------------------------------------------- 22.37.36 #12 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1059 Prepare recorder [SONY DVD+-RW DW-Q58A] for write in CUE-sheet-DAO DAO infos: ========== MCN: "" TOCType: 0x00; Session Closed, disc not fixated Tracks 1 to 1: 1: TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048/0x00, FilePos 0 0 4393205760, ISRC "" DAO layout: =========== __Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep__________ 0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00 2145120 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00 22.37.36 #13 Text 0 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 38 SPTILockVolume - completed successfully for FCTL_LOCK_VOLUME 22.37.36 #14 Text 0 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 83 SPTIDismountVolume - completed successfully for FSCTL_DISMOUNT_VOLUME 22.37.36 #15 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1685 Caching of files started 22.37.36 #16 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4145 Cache writing successful. 22.37.36 #17 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1685 Caching of files completed 22.37.36 #18 Phase 28 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1685 Speed measurement started 22.37.36 #19 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2685 Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0 22.38.18 #20 TRANSFER -25 File Reader.cpp, Line 364 Error reading data 22.38.18 #21 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 367 Exception value: -1 22.38.18 #22 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228 all writers idle, stopping conversion 22.38.18 #23 Phase 30 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1685 Speed measurement failed Existing drivers: File 'Drivers\ASPI32.SYS': Ver=4.60 (1021), size=25244 bytes, created 10/09/1999 12.06.00 File 'WNASPINT.DLL': Ver=V1.18, size=57344 bytes, created 25/08/2005 0.00.00 File 'Drivers\Tpp200.sys': Ver=5.04.1150.0 , size=35541 bytes, created 05/10/2001 12.54.28 File 'Drivers\Tpp300.sys': Ver=5.04.1150.0 , size=33669 bytes, created 05/10/2001 12.54.28 File 'Drivers\Tpp725.sys': Ver=5.04.1150.0 , size=43269 bytes, created 05/10/2001 12.54.28 File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=3.00.33a, size=36528 bytes, created 25/08/2006 4.47.00 (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K) File 'Drivers\scsiport.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), size=96256 bytes, created 04/08/2004 6.59.41 (Adapter driver for src) Registry Keys: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)
Hi matti74 2 things I see: You are using 16x media on an 8x drive - even though it good media and the firmware is up to date 16x media may give the drive a problem (Dell laptop?). Can also be the speed measurement is failing - the drive doesn't fully recognize this 'newer' media. Error reading data Since this is in the log between the speed measurement started and failed I'm thinking it also has to do w/ the 16x media. Try some 8x media like the Verbatim you are using or made in Japan Sony, Fuji or Maxell. Hopefully that we do the trick for you.
binkie: just a quick update here. followed your directions, and as of now, am burning successfully with DVD+RW media (still cant utilize DVD+R, but thats ok). also, pc is no longer resetting. am keeping my fingers crossed thnx a lot -mark
You're welcome mark421 Txs for the update too! Half way there - but I think to get you burning +R again you'll need to buy new quality media by the tell tell signs in an above post. Keep up on regular pc maintenance too - if you're not already - like disc cleanup, defrag, registry cleaner (good free one if needed ccleaner ). For ccleaner run the cleaner & issues options. The cleaner option does a better job imho than windows disc cleanup And the antivirus and spyware scans.
binkie: i think we're all squared away now. have had successful burns today with DVD+R (the cheaper media - sony, maxell, using up the rest of my stock b4 getting the recommended ones i've read about here) at 2.4 speed. thnx again for the expertise. i know where to look when i have problems to fix. also, love the ccleaner, what an awesome and simple program. works really well. -mark
That's good news mark421 Sony's are usually good stuff - used quite a few of the Sony made and Taiyo made ones w/o problems. The CMC (maxell's) are not always that compatible w/ drives and players even w/ up to date firmware. Then they have a tendency to degrade after some time. Yeah I like ccleaner too - switched from paid app(s) to this one. Fast and does a good job. Oh and no problem on the help! Stick around aD and help out (lots to learn here too!
