Nero only writes at 16x even after selecting 48x

I was talking more about registry performance tweaks and not any software.
The only thing I can think of at this point is going to a restore point or a fresh XP install.

 

I was sorta thinking that to be my only option as well but I'm really not looking forward to any of that. I have made alot of registry changes from PC books and using TweakXp changes registry settings as well.
I just keep thinking it has to be something simple. I havent done tweaks for months before this all started to happen.
I'll figure something out if knowone has any ideas. Im thinking the root of my problem has something to do with the lead in and outs. Something is causing that to a crawl and if I can find a solution or reason for that happening. Then I think the speeds would go back to normal.
IDK... This is kinda fun in a way but then again sorta frustrating after this much time trying to figure something out.

 

Sometimes the hardest things can be the simplest. Id forgot about opening up my computer a couple times in the past to blow out all the dust. Not once until now did I think maybe some dust fibers could have built up on the laser(s)...

After cleaning the drives they do work normal now. LOL.