Nero Error - illegal disk - Please Help

GPL44 · Mar 17, 2006

"Out of curiousity, did you kill those two MM utility files in your startup, as I believe both of those load on boot."

No, but I am going to. Each time MM is run those same two files load and stay and my wife uses MM. My workaround is to kill those processes anytime I need to burn a DVD.

Any idea what the process do? MM has not answered my inquiries.

Thanks,

arniebear · Mar 17, 2006

They are just utility files I know one is a diagnostic, and not necessary to start up. Go to run and then msconfig and uncheck them in your startup, see if this cures the problem.

manvantar · Mar 17, 2006

This will solve your grief with Musicmatch interfering with Nero.
That musicmatch mim.exe also lingers after you load & shut down musicmatch. Here is the message I got from musicmatch customer support concerning what it is & how to disable musicmatch's mim.exe.

"Thank you for writing to Yahoo! Customer Support.

When Musicmatch Jukebox 10 is installed, mim.exe and mimboot.exe are
installed on your system. The mim.exe is a GUI-less application that
provides much of the functionality needed by the Musicmatch Jukebox as
well as improves the start up time of Musicmatch Jukebox. The
mimboot.exe is a smaller application used to start mim.exe. Once mim.exe
has been started the mimboot.exe application exits automatically.

There are several advantages of the mim.exe application. With very few
resources the mim.exe application allows the Musicmatch Jukebox to
launch faster. mim.exe will continuously observe your configured
Watchfolders and update the library to reflect added and changed tracks
even when the Musicmatch Jukebox is not running. Also, when configured
to do so, mim provides the capability to auto-launch Musicmatch Jukebox
when a portable device is attached to your system.

If these are not desired functions you can disable these processes by
editing the registry. You should only attempt these changes if you feel
comfortable making registry changes. It is highly recommended that you
back up the relevant keys before making any changes. After making these
changes, mim.exe will only start when you launch the Musicmatch Jukebox.
You will need to edit the registry again after you close the Musicmatch
Jukebox to disable the mim.exe process. Currently there are no other
ways to disable these functions.

To prevent mim.exe from starting when you log into your OS:

- Open regedit
- Navigate to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

- Remove the value with the name MimBoot.

To terminate mim.exe when you close the jukebox:

- Open regedit
- Navigate to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MusicMatch\MusicMatch Jukebox\4.0\MainApp

- Change the value for "ShutDownMIM". Set it to 1

GPL44 · Mar 18, 2006

Thanks much for the info.

Here's the reply I received from MM/Yahoo:

"Thank you for contacting Yahoo! Customer Care.

Thank you for reporting this Musicmatch issue. Unfortunately we have no
resolution at this time but have opened an engineering defect ticket for
this issue. Our engineers are working to reproduce the issue, determine
the root cause of the problem and identify a fix.

All issues are prioritized for a fix based on a number of factors
including issue severity and the number of customers affected.

Unfortunately for now, there is no resolution for this issue. We greatly
apologize for this inconvenience.

Thank you again for contacting Yahoo! Customer Care.

Regards,

Lawrence

Yahoo! Customer Care

For assistance with all Yahoo! services please visit:

http://help.yahoo.com/"

Pakman01 · Mar 19, 2006

Hi. I already posted here but without my log files. So, here is my problem. First I tried to burn a DVD with an Imation DVD-RW, and it says: Illegal disc. But then with a Sony-R I burned it perfectly. They told me before (in this thread) were several problems like Physical memory, which was low, or the part in the log that says: Media Specific [16..63], becaused it had 00 00 00 00, like that. But with the Sony-R appears the same thing and burned, as I sayed, perfectly. In stores they told me it wasn´t the DVD, even they told me Imation was a very good mark, that it was the program that I used for burning. They recomended nero (the one I'm using, even the version they recomend here, 6.6.0.18), or alcohol. I haven't used alcohol yet, but also used the one of DVD shrink and nothing. So I will post my two log files (Imation-RW; Sony-R) so if someone please can help me. Thank you.

Sony DVD-R (the one that burned perfect)

Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: File 'Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=4.71 (0001), size=45056 bytes, created 28/05/2003 06:53:46 p.m.
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Archivos de programa\Ahead\Nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 02/11/2004 12:54:32 p.m.
Nero Version: 6.6.0.18
Internal Version: 6, 6, 0, 18e

Recorder: <SONY DVD RW DRU-510A> Version: 1.1a - HA 0 TA 1 - 6.6.0.18
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 0
Drive buffer : 8192kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI
CD-ROM: <SONY DVD RW DRU-510A >Version: 1.1a - HA 0 TA 1 - 6.6.0.18
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 0

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : WDC WD400BB-00DEA0 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : SONY DVD RW DRU-510A atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: On

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
SONY DVD RW DRU-510A E: CDRom0
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 38797312 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 238MB (244460kB)
Free physical memory: 82MB (84024kB)
Memory in use : 65 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

18.3.2006
UDF/ISO compilation
02:37:22 p.m. #1 Phase 112 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
DVD-Video files reallocation started

02:37:22 p.m. #2 Phase 114 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified)

02:37:22 p.m. #3 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6359
UDF document burn settings
------------------------------------------
Determine maximum speed : FALSE
Simulate : TRUE
Write : FALSE
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 : 2 (Max. of 31 chars)
Character set : ISO 9660
Joliet :FALSE
Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : TRUE
Allow more than 255 characters in path : TRUE
Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE

02:37:22 p.m. #4 Phase 111 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
DVD-Video files sorted

02:37:22 p.m. #5 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 127
Reader running

02:37:22 p.m. #6 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 122
Writer SONY DVD RW DRU-510A running

02:37:22 p.m. #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3309
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

02:37:22 p.m. #8 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3309
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

02:37:22 p.m. #9 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3233
Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media

02:37:23 p.m. #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 270
Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
Last address to be written: 2286127 (508:01.52, 4465MB)

02:37:23 p.m. #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 282
Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD)

02:37:23 p.m. #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2483
Recorder: SONY DVD RW DRU-510A, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: TYG02 -
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193

02:37:23 p.m. #13 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 448
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

02:37:23 p.m. #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 + 2286128 (2286128) = #2286128/508:1.53
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2286128 blocks [SONY DVD RW DRU-510A]
--------------------------------------------------------------

02:37:23 p.m. #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1051
Prepare recorder [SONY DVD RW DRU-510A] 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 4681990144, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep__________
0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00
2286128 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00

02:37:23 p.m. #16 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Caching of files started

02:37:23 p.m. #17 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4122
Cache writing successful.

02:37:23 p.m. #18 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Caching of files completed

02:37:23 p.m. #19 Phase 32 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Simulation started at 4x (5.540 KB/s)

02:37:24 p.m. #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

02:37:24 p.m. #21 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2571
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode

02:37:24 p.m. #22 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 21774
Set BUFE: Power-Burn -> ON

02:37:24 p.m. #23 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2726
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

02:37:24 p.m. #24 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: 0 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: 0 h
Start sector number of the next Border-In: 0 h
Media Specific [16..63]:
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 ................
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................

02:37:26 p.m. #25 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1288
14:37:26.203 - SONY DVD RW DRU-510A\H0 T1 : Queue again later

02:38:09 p.m. #26 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1288
14:38:09.718 - SONY DVD RW DRU-510A\H0 T1 : Queue again later

02:38:10 p.m. #27 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1288
14:38:10.343 - SONY DVD RW DRU-510A\H0 T1 : Queue again later

02:38:10 p.m. #28 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1288
14:38:10.406 - SONY DVD RW DRU-510A\H0 T1 : Queue again later

02:38:10 p.m. #29 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1288
14:38:10.453 - SONY DVD RW DRU-510A\H0 T1 : Queue again later

02:38:10 p.m. #30 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1288
14:38:10.500 - SONY DVD RW DRU-510A\H0 T1 : Queue again later

02:38:10 p.m. #31 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1288
14:38:10.546 - SONY DVD RW DRU-510A\H0 T1 : Queue again later

02:38:10 p.m. #32 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1288
14:38:10.593 - SONY DVD RW DRU-510A\H0 T1 : Queue again later

02:38:10 p.m. #33 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1288
14:38:10.640 - SONY DVD RW DRU-510A\H0 T1 : Queue again later

02:38:47 p.m. #34 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1288
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02:39:25 p.m. #35 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1288
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02:39:25 p.m. #36 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1288
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02:40:02 p.m. #37 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1288
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02:40:40 p.m. #38 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1288
14:40:40.390 - SONY DVD RW DRU-510A\H0 T1 : Queue again later

02:40:40 p.m. #39 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1288
14:40:40.421 - SONY DVD RW DRU-510A\H0 T1 : Queue again later

02:41:18 p.m. #40 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1288
14:41:18.062 - SONY DVD RW DRU-510A\H0 T1 : Queue again later

02:41:55 p.m. #41 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1288
14:41:55.750 - SONY DVD RW DRU-510A\H0 T1 : Queue again later

02:41:55 p.m. #42 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1288
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02:42:33 p.m. #43 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1288
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02:43:11 p.m. #44 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1288
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02:43:11 p.m. #45 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1288
14:43:11.156 - SONY DVD RW DRU-510A\H0 T1 : Queue again later

02:43:48 p.m. #46 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1288
14:43:48.812 - SONY DVD RW DRU-510A\H0 T1 : Queue again later

02:44:26 p.m. #47 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1288
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02:44:26 p.m. #48 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1288
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02:45:04 p.m. #49 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1288
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02:45:41 p.m. #50 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1288
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02:45:41 p.m. #51 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1288
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02:46:57 p.m. #54 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1288
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02:47:34 p.m. #55 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1288
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02:48:50 p.m. #58 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1288
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02:48:50 p.m. #59 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1288
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02:50:05 p.m. #61 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1288
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02:50:05 p.m. #62 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1288
14:50:05.656 - SONY DVD RW DRU-510A\H0 T1 : Queue again later

02:52:28 p.m. #63 Text 0 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 116
<SONY DVD RW DRU-510A > start writing Lead-Out at LBA 2286128 (22E230h), lenght 0 blocks

02:52:28 p.m. #64 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228
all writers idle, stopping conversion

02:52:28 p.m. #65 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2969
EndDAO: Last written address was 2286127

02:53:02 p.m. #66 Phase 33 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Simulation completed successfully at 4x (5.540 KB/s)

Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\ASPI32.SYS': Ver=4.71 (0001), size=17005 bytes, created 28/05/2003 06:53:46 p.m.
File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.03.12a, size=20576 bytes, created 16/02/2006 04:53:36 p.m. (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K)
File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), size=95360 bytes, created 03/08/2004 03:59:44 p.m. (Adapter driver for rec)

Registry Keys:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)

Pakman01 · Mar 19, 2006

And here is the Imation DVD-RW (the one with the illegal disc error)

Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: File 'Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=4.71 (0001), size=45056 bytes, created 28/05/2003 06:53:46 p.m.
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Archivos de programa\Ahead\Nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 02/11/2004 12:54:32 p.m.
Nero Version: 6.6.0.18
Internal Version: 6, 6, 0, 18e

Recorder: <SONY DVD RW DRU-510A> Version: 1.1a - HA 0 TA 1 - 6.6.0.18
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 0
Drive buffer : 8192kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI
CD-ROM: <SONY DVD RW DRU-510A >Version: 1.1a - HA 0 TA 1 - 6.6.0.18
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 0

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : WDC WD400BB-00DEA0 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : SONY DVD RW DRU-510A atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: On

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
SONY DVD RW DRU-510A E: CDRom0
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 38797312 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 238MB (244460kB)
Free physical memory: 62MB (64440kB)
Memory in use : 73 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

19.3.2006
UDF/ISO compilation
12:08:57 p.m. #1 Phase 112 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
DVD-Video files reallocation started

12:08:57 p.m. #2 Phase 114 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified)

12:08:57 p.m. #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 : TRUE
Allow more than 255 characters in path : TRUE
Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE

12:08:57 p.m. #4 Phase 111 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
DVD-Video files sorted

12:08:57 p.m. #5 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 127
Reader running

12:08:57 p.m. #6 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3309
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

12:08:57 p.m. #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3309
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

12:08:57 p.m. #8 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3233
Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media

12:08:58 p.m. #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 270
Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
Last address to be written: 2286127 (508:01.52, 4465MB)

12:08:58 p.m. #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 282
Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD)

12:08:58 p.m. #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2483
Recorder: SONY DVD RW DRU-510A, Media type: DVD-RW
Disc Manufacturer: CMCW03 -
Disc Application Code: 2, Disc Physical Code: 214

12:08:58 p.m. #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 448
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

12:08:58 p.m. #13 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 + 2286128 (2286128) = #2286128/508:1.53
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2286128 blocks [SONY DVD RW DRU-510A]
--------------------------------------------------------------

12:08:58 p.m. #14 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1051
Prepare recorder [SONY DVD RW DRU-510A] 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 4681990144, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep__________
0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00
2286128 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00

12:08:58 p.m. #15 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Caching of files started

12:08:58 p.m. #16 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4122
Cache writing successful.

12:08:58 p.m. #17 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Caching of files completed

12:08:58 p.m. #18 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Burn process started at 2x (2.770 KB/s)

12:08:59 p.m. #19 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

12:08:59 p.m. #20 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2571
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode

12:08:59 p.m. #21 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 21774
Set BUFE: Power-Burn -> ON

12:08:59 p.m. #22 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2726
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

12:08:59 p.m. #23 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-RW (3), Part Version: - (3)
Disc Size: 120 mm, Maximum Rate: 10.08 Mbps (2 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: 0 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: 0 h
Start sector number of the next Border-In: 0 h
Media Specific [16..63]:
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 ................
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................

12:08:59 p.m. #24 SCSI -1046 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1182
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: 0x05 (KEY_ILLEGAL_REQUEST)
Sense Code: 0x30
Sense Qual: 0x08
CDB Data: 0x53 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x22 0xE2 0x30 0x00 0x00 0x00
Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x05 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x12
0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x30 0x08

12:08:59 p.m. #25 CDR -1046 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1778
Illegal disc

12:08:59 p.m. #26 TRANSFER -27 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1778
Could not perform start of Disc-at-once

12:08:59 p.m. #27 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Burn process failed at 2x (2.770 KB/s)

Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\ASPI32.SYS': Ver=4.71 (0001), size=17005 bytes, created 28/05/2003 06:53:46 p.m.
File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.03.12a, size=20576 bytes, created 16/02/2006 04:53:36 p.m. (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K)
File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), size=95360 bytes, created 03/08/2004 03:59:44 p.m. (Adapter driver for rec)

Registry Keys:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)

LOCOENG · Mar 19, 2006

Physical memory : 238MB (244460kB)
Free physical memory: 82MB (84024kB)
Memory in use : 65 %
Click to expand...

Free up some resources or buy more ram...512K is least recommended amount to have for backing up movies.

This is what the sony tells us

Recorder: SONY DVD RW DRU-510A, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: TYG02 -
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193
Click to expand...

You got the good Japanese Sony's, they are made by Taiyo Yuden...tops.

DVD high compatibility mode: Yes
Click to expand...

This will sometimes throw out a coaster when trying to booktype DVD-R discs, this is reserved for DVD+R discs.

This is what Imations gives us..

Recorder: SONY DVD RW DRU-510A, Media type: DVD-RW
Disc Manufacturer: CMCW03 -
Disc Application Code: 2, Disc Physical Code: 214
Click to expand...

Made by CMC Magnetics, some of the worst media manufacturers in the world. Did your salesman tell you that? Imation doesn't make the disc, they just put their name on it. Sony doesn't make the Japanese discs, they just put their name on them...they are made by Taiyo Yuden, arguably the top disc manufacturer out there.

In stores they told me it wasn´t the DVD, even they told me Imation was a very good mark, that it was the program that I used for burning.
Click to expand...

Do you think those salesmen care what brand you buy, nope, they don't work on commission so why should they. I will agree however that Nero is a big bloated quirky bohemouth of a suite, that will consume your time and patience...but IMHO if you require a RW to make a backup, look into verbatim RW's and see if you can get a successful burn from them.

Dave_3 · Mar 19, 2006

Hey guys,

You all seem pretty smart and definitely much, much smarter than I with computers. I've been burning for over a year without any problems and now I'm recieving the dreaded "Illegal Disk" message. For the past year or so I've been using dvd shrink and I know from the other posts... the all terrible Memorex DVD-R's. No problems ever. This weekend, friday - burned my last remaining memorex disk just fine, then bought a new package of them and "Ill. Disk". I found this site, returned the disks, bought some Verbatim DVD-R's, still recieving the error. I haven't changed a thing on my computer... I have no idea why it is not working anymore. I'm not the slightest bit intelligent with computers, please give me instructions in terms i'll understand to fix this if you can!

My Log and thanks to the other posts I understand maybe 10 lines of this now! haha...

Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: -
ahead WinASPI: File 'H:\Program Files\Ahead\nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.68, size=160016 bytes, created 7/22/2004 5:33:44 PM
Nero version: 6.3.1.20 (Nero Express)
Recorder: <Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16>Version: BWSE - HA 0 TA 0 - 6.3.1.20
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: <Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16>Version: BWSE - HA 0 TA 0 - 6.3.1.20
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 0

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
CdRomPeripheral : Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: Off
DiskPeripheral : SAMSUNG SP1213N atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : PIONEER DVD-ROM DVD-120R atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : LITE-ON LTR-52327S atapi Port 1 ID 1 DMA: On

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16 F: CDRom0
PIONEER DVD-ROM DVD-120R D: CDRom1
LITE-ON LTR-52327S E: CDRom2
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 74448896 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 511MB (523632kB)
Free physical memory: 128MB (131784kB)
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)

19.3.2006
UDF/ISO compilation
5:31:03 PM #1 Phase 112 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855
DVD-Video files reallocation started

5:31:04 PM #2 Phase 114 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855
DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified)

5:31:04 PM #3 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6065
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 :FALSE
Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : FALSE
Allow more than 255 characters in path : FALSE
Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE

5:31:04 PM #4 Phase 111 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855
DVD-Video files sorted

5:31:04 PM #5 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 126
Reader running

5:31:04 PM #6 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 124
Writer Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16 running

5:31:04 PM #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3899
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

5:31:04 PM #8 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3899
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

5:31:04 PM #9 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3173
Turn on Disc-at-once, using DVD media

5:31:23 PM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 247
Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
Last address to be written: 2185727 (485:43.02, 4268MB)

5:31:23 PM #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 259
Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD)

5:31:23 PM #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2162
Recorder: Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: MCC 03 - RG20
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193

5:31:23 PM #13 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 420
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================
Insert empty disc to write to.
(Medium in drive: Unknown. Medium required by compilation: DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R9 Double Layer.)

5:31:23 PM #14 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 + 2185728 (2185728) = #2185728/485:43.3
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2185728 blocks [Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16]
--------------------------------------------------------------

5:31:23 PM #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 984
Prepare recorder [Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16] 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 4476370944, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_RecDep_|_CtrlAdr_
0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41
0 | 1 | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41
2185728 | lead-out | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41

5:31:23 PM #16 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855
Caching of files started

5:31:24 PM #17 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4183
Cache writing successful.

5:31:24 PM #18 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855
Caching of files completed

5:31:24 PM #19 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855
Burn process started at 2x (2,770 KB/s)

5:31:24 PM #20 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

5:31:24 PM #21 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1713
Set remaining time: 27:03,067 (1623067ms) -> OK

5:31:24 PM #22 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 1942
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode

5:31:24 PM #23 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 20513
Set BUFE: supported -> ON , Generic write control : ON

5:31:24 PM #24 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2083
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

5:31:24 PM #25 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8128
---- DVD Structure: Physical Format Information (00h) ----
Layer: 0, Address: 0 (0 h), AGID: 0; Length: 2050
Book Type: DVD-R (2), Part Version: 5
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: 0 h
End Sector Number in Layer 0: 0 h
Data in Burst Cutting Area (BCA) does not exist
Start sector number of the current Border-Out: 0 h
Start sector number of the next Border-In: 0 h
Media Specific [16..63]:
00 60 00 10 20 30 40 50 - 00 00 00 21 00 00 00 00 .`...0@P...!....
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 ................

5:31:27 PM #26 SCSI -1046 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1442
SCSI Exec, HA 0, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x0A100000
Status: 0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR)
HA-Status 0x00 (0x00, OK)
TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND)
Sense Key: 0x02 (KEY_NOT_READY)
Sense Code: 0x30
Sense Qual: 0x05
CDB Data: 0x2A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00
Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x02 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A
0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x30 0x05

5:31:27 PM #27 CDR -1046 File Writer.cpp, Line 304
Illegal disc

5:31:27 PM #28 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 229
all writers idle, stopping conversion

5:31:27 PM #29 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 223
conversion idle, stopping reader

5:31:27 PM #30 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2325
EndDAO: Last written address was -1

5:31:27 PM #31 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1713
Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK

5:31:27 PM #32 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1713
Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK

5:31:27 PM #33 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855
Burn process failed at 2x (2,770 KB/s)

Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.03.18a, size=20576 bytes, created 3/28/2005 10:22:36 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)

Registry Keys:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)

LOCOENG · Mar 19, 2006

I understand maybe 10 lines of this now! haha...

Click to expand...

That's about all I understand too...LOL

Recorder: <Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16>Version: BWSE - HA 0 TA 0 - 6.3.1.20
Click to expand...

Your Nero is ancient, try 6.6.0.18 here: http://httpdl2.usw.nero.com/Nero-6.6.0.18.exe

Your firmware is current as of 2004...LOL I guess no more updates for this drive.

CdRomPeripheral : Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: Off
Click to expand...

DMA needs to be enabled, here is a guide courtesy of alkohol: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/260038

Disc Manufacturer: MCC 03 - RG20
Click to expand...

Yeah...the good stuff. Are they 16X rated?

Burn process started at 2x (2,770 KB/s)

Click to expand...

You can up the speed to 4X and then keep rising til you find your limit.

Sense Key: 0x02 (KEY_NOT_READY)
Click to expand...

This means that your burner doesn't like your discs, and since we know the discs are good and the firmware is old....well, you may need to try and find some older discs, or a new burner.

Dave_3 · Mar 19, 2006

Hey,

I really, really appreciate the speedy response! I upgraded my nero, thank you for the link, and I have set both of my controllers to DMA. I try burning another disk... failure - same reason. Looking at the report it says the DMA is still off, but if I check the primary and secondary are both set to DMA?!?!? Using the instructions you gave me, it said to uninstall them, that was only if DMA was not an option in the drop down right? B/c i did not reinstall, I just changed the setting to DMA if available. I don't understand what I'm doing at the moment or what DMA is, so I appologize for my stupidity. If I enabled it though, why is it still saying its off? Guidance please....

Here's the log again, just so you have all of the information.

Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: -
ahead WinASPI: File 'H:\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: <Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16>Version: BWSE - HA 0 TA 0 - 6.6.0.18
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 0
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI
CD-ROM: <Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16>Version: BWSE - HA 0 TA 0 - 6.6.0.18
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 0

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
CdRomPeripheral : Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: Off
DiskPeripheral : SAMSUNG SP1213N atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : PIONEER DVD-ROM DVD-120R atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : LITE-ON LTR-52327S atapi Port 1 ID 1 DMA: On

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16 F: CDRom0
PIONEER DVD-ROM DVD-120R D: CDRom1
LITE-ON LTR-52327S E: CDRom2
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 74448896 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 511MB (523632kB)
Free physical memory: 130MB (133764kB)
Memory in use : 74 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

19.3.2006
UDF/ISO compilation
6:53:03 PM #1 Phase 112 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
DVD-Video files reallocation started

6:53:03 PM #2 Phase 114 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified)

6:53:03 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

6:53:03 PM #4 Phase 111 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
DVD-Video files sorted

6:53:04 PM #5 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 127
Reader running

6:53:04 PM #6 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 122
Writer Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16 running

6:53:04 PM #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3309
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

6:53:04 PM #8 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3309
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

6:53:04 PM #9 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3233
Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media

6:53:04 PM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 270
Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
Last address to be written: 2185727 (485:43.02, 4268MB)

6:53:04 PM #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 282
Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD)

6:53:04 PM #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2483
Recorder: Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: MCC 03 - RG20
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193

6:53:04 PM #13 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 448
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

6:53:04 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 + 2185728 (2185728) = #2185728/485:43.3
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2185728 blocks [Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16]
--------------------------------------------------------------

6:53:04 PM #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1051
Prepare recorder [Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16] 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 4476370944, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep__________
0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00
2185728 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00

6:53:04 PM #16 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Caching of files started

6:53:04 PM #17 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4122
Cache writing successful.

6:53:04 PM #18 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Caching of files completed

6:53:04 PM #19 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Burn process started at 4x (5,540 KB/s)

6:53:04 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

6:53:04 PM #21 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2571
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode

6:53:04 PM #22 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 21774
Set BUFE: Buffer underrun protection -> ON , Adapt writespeed to disc : ON

6:53:04 PM #23 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2726
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

6:53:04 PM #24 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: 2.1 (33)
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: 0 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: 0 h
Start sector number of the next Border-In: 0 h
Media Specific [16..63]:
00 60 00 10 20 30 40 50 - 00 00 00 21 00 00 00 00 .`...0@P...!....
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 ................

6:53:08 PM #25 SCSI -1046 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1436
SCSI Exec, HA 0, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x0B3F0000
Status: 0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR)
HA-Status 0x00 (0x00, OK)
TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND)
Sense Key: 0x02 (KEY_NOT_READY)
Sense Code: 0x30
Sense Qual: 0x05
CDB Data: 0x2A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00
Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x02 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A
0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x30 0x05

6:53:08 PM #26 CDR -1046 File Writer.cpp, Line 311
Illegal disc

6:53:08 PM #27 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228
all writers idle, stopping conversion

6:53:08 PM #28 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 222
conversion idle, stopping reader

6:53:08 PM #29 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2969
EndDAO: Last written address was -1

6:53:08 PM #30 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Burn process failed at 4x (5,540 KB/s)

Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.03.18a, size=20576 bytes, created 3/28/2005 10:22:36 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)

Registry Keys:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)

LOCOENG · Mar 19, 2006

Uninstall your driver and reboot.

Edit: Did you notice my last remark in my first post to you? Your burner is so old and not being updated through firmware upgrades that you may have a hard time with burns now, it you are able to burn at all.

Dave_3 · Mar 19, 2006

I'll try that. And yes, I did read that. At the moment I'm just hoping that isn't the case. I bought my burner about 1.5 years ago, I know technology flies, but I'm outdated that quickly??? If that's the case, what is a good replacement - keep in mind I have no money! haha. I'll let you know how the install on the burner goes.

Thanks for the speed again! You're a great help, I really appreciate it!

LOCOENG · Mar 19, 2006

LOL...I really should take a break, I've been on here all day.

Started at 630A, it is now 830P.

I'm an NEC man, but there are many excellent drives out there that are really pretty cheap.

http://www.newegg.com/ProductSort/SubCategory.asp?SubCategory=5

Any on this page should do, with the exception of the sony. I would lean towards the NEC (biased opinion), LG, BenQ, Pioneer, Lite-On. Since you have no money, don't even look at the Plexy.

Dave_3 · Mar 19, 2006

I noticed NEC doesn't offer any DL burners though... I would like to start using DL as soon as the priced drops a bit on the media.

Tried uninstalling... Hit the uninstall, it removed it from the list of drives. Rebooted - it didn't say anything about installing the drive, but i checked in the device manager and it was listed there. Tried burning... Failed, the log still says that the DMA is off... any ideas how in the hell i can get this turned on?

And thanks for staying on to help me!

indows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: -
ahead WinASPI: File 'H:\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: <Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16>Version: BWSE - HA 0 TA 0 - 6.6.0.18
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 0
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI
CD-ROM: <Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16>Version: BWSE - HA 0 TA 0 - 6.6.0.18
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 0

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
CdRomPeripheral : Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: Off
DiskPeripheral : SAMSUNG SP1213N atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : PIONEER DVD-ROM DVD-120R atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : LITE-ON LTR-52327S atapi Port 1 ID 1 DMA: On

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16 F: CDRom4
PIONEER DVD-ROM DVD-120R D: CDRom1
LITE-ON LTR-52327S E: CDRom2
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 74448896 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 511MB (523632kB)
Free physical memory: 127MB (130348kB)
Memory in use : 75 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

19.3.2006
UDF/ISO compilation
8:11:38 PM #1 Phase 112 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
DVD-Video files reallocation started

8:11:38 PM #2 Phase 114 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified)

8:11:38 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

8:11:38 PM #4 Phase 111 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
DVD-Video files sorted

8:11:38 PM #5 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 127
Reader running

8:11:38 PM #6 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 122
Writer Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16 running

8:11:38 PM #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3309
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

8:11:38 PM #8 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3309
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

8:11:38 PM #9 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3233
Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media

8:11:38 PM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 270
Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
Last address to be written: 2185727 (485:43.02, 4268MB)

8:11:38 PM #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 282
Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD)

8:11:38 PM #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2483
Recorder: Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: MCC 03 - RG20
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193

8:11:38 PM #13 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 448
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

8:11:38 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 + 2185728 (2185728) = #2185728/485:43.3
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2185728 blocks [Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16]
--------------------------------------------------------------

8:11:38 PM #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1051
Prepare recorder [Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16] 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 4476370944, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep__________
0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00
2185728 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00

8:11:38 PM #16 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Caching of files started

8:11:38 PM #17 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4122
Cache writing successful.

8:11:38 PM #18 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Caching of files completed

8:11:38 PM #19 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Burn process started at 4x (5,540 KB/s)

8:11:38 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

8:11:39 PM #21 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2571
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode

8:11:39 PM #22 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 21774
Set BUFE: Buffer underrun protection -> ON , Adapt writespeed to disc : ON

8:11:39 PM #23 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2726
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

8:11:39 PM #24 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: 2.1 (33)
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: 0 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: 0 h
Start sector number of the next Border-In: 0 h
Media Specific [16..63]:
00 60 00 10 20 30 40 50 - 00 00 00 21 00 00 00 00 .`...0@P...!....
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 ................

8:11:42 PM #25 SCSI -1046 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1436
SCSI Exec, HA 0, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x0B3C0000
Status: 0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR)
HA-Status 0x00 (0x00, OK)
TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND)
Sense Key: 0x02 (KEY_NOT_READY)
Sense Code: 0x30
Sense Qual: 0x05
CDB Data: 0x2A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00
Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x02 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A
0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x30 0x05

8:11:42 PM #26 CDR -1046 File Writer.cpp, Line 311
Illegal disc

8:11:42 PM #27 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228
all writers idle, stopping conversion

8:11:42 PM #28 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 222
conversion idle, stopping reader

8:11:42 PM #29 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2969
EndDAO: Last written address was -1

8:11:42 PM #30 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Burn process failed at 4x (5,540 KB/s)

Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.03.18a, size=20576 bytes, created 3/28/2005 10:22:36 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)

Registry Keys:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)

apredeus · Mar 19, 2006

Hi guys,
same old problem - "illegal disk" message. Would appreciate any help. Here's the log file:

Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: -
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 7\Core\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 9/25/2005 7:11:20 PM

NT-SPTI used
Nero Version: 7.0.0.0
Recorder: <LITE-ON DVDRW SHW-160P6S>Version: PS08 - HA 1 TA 0 - 7.0.0.0
Adapter driver: <IDE> HA 1
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ?
CD-ROM: <LITE-ON DVDRW SHW-160P6S>Version: PS08 - HA 1 TA 0 - 7.0.0.0
Adapter driver: <IDE> HA 1

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : ST3120213A atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : LITE-ON DVDRW SHW-160P6S atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : SCSIVAX DVD/CD-ROM 2.7a Vax347s Port 2 ID 0 DMA: Off

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
LITE-ON DVDRW SHW-160P6S D: CDRom0
SCSIVAX DVD/CD-ROM I: CDRom1
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 66060288 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 447MB (458224kB)
Free physical memory: 136MB (139612kB)
Memory in use : 69 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

19.3.2006
ISO compilation
7:22:38 PM #1 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6410
Iso document burn settings
------------------------------------------
Determine maximum speed : FALSE
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

7:22:38 PM #2 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 525
ReadBuffer-Pipe got 64512KB of Memory

7:22:38 PM #3 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 124
Reader running

7:22:38 PM #4 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 113
Writer D: LITE-ON DVDRW SHW-160P6S running

7:22:38 PM #5 ISO9660GEN -11 File Geniso.cpp, Line 3304
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

7:22:38 PM #6 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3301
Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media

7:22:39 PM #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 277
Last possible write address on media: 2295103 (510:01.28, 4482MB)
Last address to be written: 2151951 (478:12.51, 4203MB)

7:22:39 PM #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 289
Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD)

7:22:39 PM #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2568
Recorder: LITE-ON DVDRW SHW-160P6S, Media type: DVD+R
Disc Manufacturer ID: AML, Media Type ID: 001, Product revision number: 0
Disc Application Code: 0, Extended Information Indicators: 1

7:22:39 PM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 456
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

7:22:39 PM #11 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 846
Setup items (after recorder preparation)
0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 ()
2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
original disc pos #0 + 2151952 (2151952) = #2151952/478:12.52
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2151952 blocks [D: LITE-ON DVDRW SHW-160P6S]
--------------------------------------------------------------

7:22:39 PM #12 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1058
Prepare recorder [D: LITE-ON DVDRW SHW-160P6S] 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 4407197696, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep__________
0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00
2151952 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00

7:22:39 PM #13 Text 0 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 34
SPTILockVolume - completed successfully for FCTL_LOCK_VOLUME

7:22:39 PM #14 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1724
Caching of files started

7:22:39 PM #15 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4129
Cache writing successful.

7:22:39 PM #16 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1724
Caching of files completed

7:22:39 PM #17 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1724
Burn process started at 4x (5,540 KB/s)

7:22:39 PM #18 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2669
Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0

7:22:39 PM #19 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8385
---- 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: 1 h
Disc Manufacturer ID: AML.....
Media type ID: 001
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 01 41 4D 4C 00 00 - 00 00 00 30 30 31 00 38 ...AML.....001.8
23 54 37 13 02 4A 71 02 - 90 66 16 16 0B 0B 0A 0A #T7..Jq..f......
01 1C 1E 0B 0C 12 12 01 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................

7:22:39 PM #20 Text 0 File DVDPlusRW.cpp, Line 666
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: No

7:22:41 PM #21 SPTI -1046 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 306
CdRom0: SCSIStatus(x02) WinError(0) NeroError(-1046)
Sense Key: 0x05 (KEY_ILLEGAL_REQUEST)
Sense Code: 0x30
Sense Qual: 0x05
CDB Data: 0x2A 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 20 00 00 00
Sense Area: 0x70 00 05 00 00 00 00 0A 00 00 00 00 30 05
Buffer x04aa0000: Len x10000
0x00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
0x00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
0x00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00

7:22:41 PM #22 CDR -1046 File Writer.cpp, Line 302
Illegal disc
D: LITE-ON DVDRW SHW-160P6S

7:22:41 PM #23 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228
all writers idle, stopping conversion

7:22:41 PM #24 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 222
conversion idle, stopping reader

7:22:41 PM #25 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1724
Burn process failed at 4x (5,540 KB/s)

Existing drivers:

Registry Keys:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)

creaky · Mar 19, 2006

@apredeus -

Nero Version: 7.0.0.0
Click to expand...

- lots of bugs fixed since version, update to 7.0.8.2 from here - http://www.nero.com/nero7/eng/nero7-up.php

Recorder: <LITE-ON DVDRW SHW-160P6S>Version: PS08
Click to expand...

- burner's firmware is up to date - http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=2175

Physical memory : 447MB (458224kB)
Free physical memory: 136MB (139612kB)
Memory in use : 69 %
Click to expand...

- free memory could be better, make sure to close down more programs prior to all dvd work/burning so as to free up more memory

Recorder: LITE-ON DVDRW SHW-160P6S, Media type: DVD+R
Disc Manufacturer ID: AML, Media Type ID: 001, Product revision number: 0
Disc Application Code: 0, Extended Information Indicators: 1
Click to expand...

- crap quality discs, try decent disc such as Verbatim or Taiyo Yuden

Illegal disc
Click to expand...

- see previous comment

LOCOENG · Mar 20, 2006

@Dave_3

I'm out of answers, but all of those NEC drives are capable of burning DL discs, if you click on the link for the specific drive a new page will come up that gives you all the drives specs...I don't think you can buy a new burner nowadays that is not DL capable.

As far as your log goes, maybe creaky can see something I'm missing, but I think you are running out of options. Have you tried any 8X media, maybe from a friend or relative...you need something older to try.

creaky · Mar 20, 2006

LOCOENG / Dave_3 - sorry, meant to comment.. all i can see wrong is the DMA still being OFF. not that it's any different to other methods of kicking the DMA into touch, but it's worth a try -

Run REGEDIT. Go to the following key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E96A-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}

It has subkeys like 0000, 0001, 0002, etc. Normally 0001 is the primary IDE channel, 0002 the secondary, but other numbers can occur under certain circumstances. You have to go through these subkeys and check the DriverDesc value until you find the proper IDE channel.

Delete MasterIdDataChecksum or SlaveIdDataChecksum, depending on whether the device in question is attached as master or slave, but it can't actually hurt to delete both. Reboot. The drive DMA capabilities will be redetected.

2006-01-19 – Horst Schülke wrote that it is sufficient to empty the content of these values. But you can also delete the values entirely. Windows will automatically recreate them anyway, with new content.

Open Device Manager again and check whether the device is now actually using DMA mode. If so, congratulations, you've made it (at least until the next time Windows disables DMA).

2005-10-24 – Tomáš Souček wrote, if this doesn't work, check also the dword value MasterDeviceTimingModeAllowed, whose default value is hex 0xFFFFFFFF. If you have a much smaller value, you can try to set it back to its default and reboot for a test
Click to expand...

- just be very careful with regedit in case you fry your registry, that often offends :O

cosmicd · Mar 20, 2006

After two years of burning with no problems what so ever, suddenly I got the dreaded "illegal disk" message more times than I can remember. I tried all these different disks: Verbatim, Memorex, TDK, Office Max, Office Depot, Imation, Staples, and Maxell. NONE of them worked. I followed all the advice in this forum about firmware and conflicting programs, etc. I was convinced it was either my burner or my computer itself. Then I bought Sony -R and they worked just fine. I then ordered the Taiyo Yuden online, and they work just fine as well. I will save myself additional frustration (not to mention gas and time) by just ordering online.

creaky · Mar 20, 2006

@cosmicd - i had this sort of problem out of the blue, well mine was worse, i wasn't getting burn failures, but burnt movies skipping & freezing on playback. anyway after much messing and checking, in my case it turned out the burner was sneakily trying to tell me it needed retiring. i got a new burner (without changing any settings) and a lot of discs later i haven't looked back. just something to keep in mind when all settings are spot on and all checking has been done. that one even caught me out for a while

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