Hey Guys, well I was successfully burning DVD's with Nero for about a year and a half and now all of the sudden I cant. I read some of the other threads, and it was suggested to post the Nero log file. Problem is, I DONT HAVE AN "AHEAD" folder..? Is this weird or what? How can Nero 7 Ultra be installed on my machine without an Ahead folder? If anyone can shed some light on this, I would appreciate it! I would love to post a log so that someone can help me once again copy a dvd! By the way, I usually use DVD Shrink .
If you are using Nero7, then you wont have an Ahead folder to locate log in Nero7 try this Nero 7 history log location: Program Files>Nero>Nero 7>Core>NeroHistory.txt
Gewndolin: Wow, Thanks so much for the info. I found the history text file and it is as follows: ====== *** Nero Burning ROM, History File *** ====== Windows XP 5.1 IA32 WinAspi: - NT-SPTI used Nero API version: 7.0.0.0 Using interface version: 6.3.1.4 Installed in: C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 7\Core\ Application: ahead\Nero - Burning Rom Recorder: <HL-DT-ST DVD+RW GCA-4040N>Version: 1.17 - HA 1 TA 0 - 7.0.0.0 Adapter driver: <IDE> HA 1 Drive buffer : 2048kB Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ? === Scsi-Device-Map === DiskPeripheral : IC25N060ATMR04-0 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : HL-DT-ST DVD+RW GCA-4040N atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: Off === CDRom-Device-Map === HL-DT-ST DVD+RW GCA-4040N D: CDRom0 ======================= AutoRun : 1 Excluded drive IDs: WriteBufferSize: 74448896 (0) Byte ShowDrvBufStat : 0 BUFE : 0 Physical memory : 510MB (523248kB) Free physical memory: 8MB (9148kB) Memory in use : 98 Uncached PFiles: 0x0 Use Inquiry : 1 Global Bus Type: default (0) Check supported media : Disabled (0) 26.2.2006 NeroAPI 8:40:45 PM #1 Phase 112 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 278 DVD-Video files reallocation started 8:40:45 PM #2 Phase 114 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 278 DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified) 8:40:45 PM #3 Phase 111 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 278 DVD-Video files sorted 8:40:45 PM #4 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 525 ReadBuffer-Pipe got 262144KB of Memory 8:40:46 PM #5 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 124 Reader running 8:40:46 PM #6 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 113 Writer D: HL-DT-ST DVD+RW GCA-4040N running 8:40:46 PM #7 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 842 DRM: StartDrmRecording(RealRec:1, ImageRec:0, Copies:1) DRM: Beginning burn process. 8:40:46 PM #8 ISO9660GEN -11 File Geniso.cpp, Line 3304 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 8:40:46 PM #9 ISO9660GEN -11 File Geniso.cpp, Line 3304 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 8:40:46 PM #10 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3301 Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media 8:41:18 PM #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 277 Last possible write address on media: 2295103 (510:01.28, 4482MB) Last address to be written: 2286143 (508:01.68, 4465MB) 8:41:18 PM #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 289 Write in overburning mode: NO 8:41:18 PM #13 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2568 Recorder: HL-DT-ST DVD+RW GCA-4040N, Media type: DVD+R Disc Manufacturer ID: SONY, Media Type ID: D11, Product revision number: 0 Disc Application Code: 0, Extended Information Indicators: 3 8:41:18 PM #14 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 456 >>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<< ========================================= Insert empty disc to write to. (Medium in drive: unknown. Medium required by compilation: DVD+R/RW.) 8:41:18 PM #15 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 + 2286144 (2286144) = #2286144/508:1.69 relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos -> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2286144 blocks [D: HL-DT-ST DVD+RW GCA-4040N] -------------------------------------------------------------- 8:41:18 PM #16 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1058 Prepare recorder [D: HL-DT-ST DVD+RW GCA-4040N] 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 4682022912, ISRC "" DAO layout: =========== __Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep__________ 0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00 2286144 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00 8:41:18 PM #17 Text 0 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 34 SPTILockVolume - completed successfully for FCTL_LOCK_VOLUME 8:41:18 PM #18 Phase 24 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 278 Caching of files started 8:41:18 PM #19 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4129 Cache writing successful. 8:41:18 PM #20 Phase 25 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 278 Caching of files completed 8:41:18 PM #21 Phase 36 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 278 Burn process started at 4x (5,540 KB/s) 8:41:18 PM #22 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 8:41:18 PM #23 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: 3 h Disc Manufacturer ID: SONY.... Media type ID: D11 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 03 53 4F 4E 59 00 - 00 00 00 44 31 31 00 38 ...SONY....D11.8 23 54 37 14 00 32 6F 00 - 96 6A 17 19 0C 0C 0A 0B #T7..2o..j...... 01 19 1B 0B 0B 0E 0F 01 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................ 8:41:18 PM #24 SPTI -1 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 306 CdRom0: SCSIStatus(x02) WinError(0) NeroError(-1) Sense Key: 0x05 (KEY_ILLEGAL_REQUEST) Sense Code: 0x14 Sense Qual: 0x00 CDB Data: 0xFC 00 2B 52 54 42 00 00 04 00 00 00 Sense Area: 0x70 00 05 00 00 00 00 0E 00 00 00 00 14 Buffer x0116ea00: Len x4 0x00 00 00 00 8:41:18 PM #25 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 5281 Drive: HL-DT-ST DVD+RW GCA-4040N Book Type request [LG]: DVD-ROM Changing the Book Type was finished with error, return code -1 8:41:18 PM #26 Text 0 File DVDPlusRW.cpp, Line 666 Start write address at LBA 0 DVD high compatibility mode: Yes 8:41:50 PM #27 SPTI -1135 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 306 CdRom0: SCSIStatus(x02) WinError(0) NeroError(-1135) Sense Key: 0x03 (KEY_MEDIUM_ERROR) Sense Code: 0x0C Sense Qual: 0x80 CDB Data: 0x2A 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 20 00 00 00 Sense Area: 0x70 00 03 00 00 00 00 0E 00 00 00 00 0C 80 Buffer x015d0000: 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 8:41:50 PM #28 CDR -1135 File Writer.cpp, Line 302 Write error D: HL-DT-ST DVD+RW GCA-4040N 8:41:50 PM #29 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228 all writers idle, stopping conversion 8:41:51 PM #30 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 222 conversion idle, stopping reader 8:41:51 PM #31 Phase 127 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 278 Generating DVD high compatibility borders 8:41:51 PM #32 Phase 129 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 278 Generating DVD borders completed successfully 8:41:51 PM #33 Phase 38 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 278 Burn process failed at 4x (5,540 KB/s) 8:41:51 PM #34 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 867 DRM: DRM burn session terminated. 8:41:51 PM #35 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 896 DRM: Closing entire DRM handling. Bye. Existing drivers: File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.03.28a, size=20640 bytes, created 5/31/2005 5:36:01 PM (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K) Registry Keys: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option) ====== *** NeroAPI, History File *** ====== Maybe this will allow for someone to spot my issue and suggest a fix, and thank you for your suggestions.
Your Nero is out of date, update it. But not the latest update, taht's full of bugs, the previous one. I'm sure someone here has it saved. Fix your DMA, here: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/260038 Do not multitask while you are burning. I see you only have 8mb!! of free memory. Try to burn only to 4300MB Use better media, Sony media is good but only if it is made in japan (MIJ). Other good media is Taiyo Yuden, Verbatim , Fuji MIJ or maxell MIJ.
Hit the little pencil and paper icon in the right hand corner of your post and delete everything above this... We only need the last log, not all of them...also remove your serial # it starts with 1C82.
@lifeguy Here's the link to the version GlueEater mentioned: http://httpdl6.us.nero.com/software/nero7/Nero-7.0.1.4b_eng_no_yt.exe Uninstall Nero - then run the nero clean tool. Here's a link: http://ww2.nero.com/nero7/enu/Nero7_CleanTool.html Now reinstall w/ the version above.
Latest firmware is 1.19, heres a link to update http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=1931 Try to free up some memory.
Thank You All SO much for your responses, sounds like I may eventually figure out my problem with all of your expertise! OK, first off, I took Loco's advise and erased much of my Nero history on my first post, except the last and pertinent info. (sorry about that, again proving my rookie status) Then I checked out my DMA as suggested by GlueEater, but both my Primary and Secondary IDE channels were already set to "DMA if available" under Transfer Mode..SO, no need to do anything with this, correct? Lastly, I unistalled my Nero and then tried to clean my system with the tool suggested by binkie7, but when I run it, it says " The Nero General Clean Tool has detected some Nero applications which are not supported by this version. In order to avoid damaging of your system the application will be closed now." Any suggestions as to this? Again, thanks to all of you for your responses, this site is just great.
@lifeguy Use the clean tool found here to remove nero from your system: http://ww2.nero.com/nero7/enu/General_CleanTool.html After the uninstall is complete, reboot as directed and reinstall nero7 version 7.0.1.4b, you should have no problems reinstalling it now.
Well, I used the clean tool that Johnl suggested, which seemed to work. Then I reinstalled Nero from the link given by binkie 7 (thanks for that!) After Nero was reinstalled on my system, I anxiously tried to copy some DVD files on my hard drive to a disc. 20 seconds into the process, I got the same burn process failed error. Here is the latest Nero log....I cant thank you guys enough for contributing to this thread, hopefully this will help many others as well. Looking forward to your suggestions, and Thanks again! 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 11/2/2004 12:54:32 PM NT-SPTI used Nero Version: 7.0.1.4 Internal Version: 7, 0, 1, 4 (Nero Express) Recorder: <HL-DT-ST DVD+RW GCA-4040N>Version: 1.17 - HA 1 TA 0 - 7.0.1.4 Adapter driver: <IDE> HA 1 Drive buffer : 2048kB Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ? CD-ROM: <HL-DT-ST DVD+RW GCA-4040N>Version: 1.17 - HA 1 TA 0 - 7.0.1.4 Adapter driver: <IDE> HA 1 === Scsi-Device-Map === DiskPeripheral : IC25N060ATMR04-0 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : HL-DT-ST DVD+RW GCA-4040N atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: Off === CDRom-Device-Map === HL-DT-ST DVD+RW GCA-4040N D: CDRom0 ======================= AutoRun : 1 Excluded drive IDs: WriteBufferSize: 74448896 (0) Byte ShowDrvBufStat : 0 BUFE : 0 Physical memory : 510MB (523248kB) Free physical memory: 24MB (25520kB) Memory in use : 95 Uncached PFiles: 0x0 Use Inquiry : 1 Global Bus Type: default (0) Check supported media : Disabled (0) 27.2.2006 UDF/ISO compilation 11:08:07 AM #1 Phase 112 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1725 DVD-Video files reallocation started 11:08:08 AM #2 Phase 114 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1725 DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified) 11:08:08 AM #3 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6411 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 11:08:08 AM #4 Phase 111 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1725 DVD-Video files sorted 11:08:08 AM #5 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 525 ReadBuffer-Pipe got 72704KB of Memory 11:08:08 AM #6 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 124 Reader running 11:08:08 AM #7 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 113 Writer D: HL-DT-ST DVD+RW GCA-4040N running 11:08:08 AM #8 ISO9660GEN -11 File Geniso.cpp, Line 3312 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 11:08:09 AM #9 ISO9660GEN -11 File Geniso.cpp, Line 3312 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 11:08:09 AM #10 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3342 Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media 11:08:09 AM #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 279 Last possible write address on media: 2295103 (510:01.28, 4482MB) Last address to be written: 2286143 (508:01.68, 4465MB) 11:08:09 AM #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 291 Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD) 11:08:09 AM #13 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2578 Recorder: HL-DT-ST DVD+RW GCA-4040N, Media type: DVD+R Disc Manufacturer ID: SONY, Media Type ID: D11, Product revision number: 0 Disc Application Code: 0, Extended Information Indicators: 3 11:08:09 AM #14 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 458 >>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<< ========================================= 11:08:09 AM #15 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 + 2286144 (2286144) = #2286144/508:1.69 relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos -> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2286144 blocks [D: HL-DT-ST DVD+RW GCA-4040N] -------------------------------------------------------------- 11:08:09 AM #16 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1059 Prepare recorder [D: HL-DT-ST DVD+RW GCA-4040N] 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 4682022912, ISRC "" DAO layout: =========== __Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep__________ 0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00 2286144 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00 11:08:09 AM #17 Text 0 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 36 SPTILockVolume - completed successfully for FCTL_LOCK_VOLUME 11:08:09 AM #18 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1725 Caching of files started 11:08:09 AM #19 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4176 Cache writing successful. 11:08:09 AM #20 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1725 Caching of files completed 11:08:09 AM #21 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1725 Burn process started at 4x (5,540 KB/s) 11:08:09 AM #22 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 11:08:09 AM #23 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8411 ---- 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: 3 h Disc Manufacturer ID: SONY.... Media type ID: D11 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 03 53 4F 4E 59 00 - 00 00 00 44 31 31 00 38 ...SONY....D11.8 23 54 37 14 00 32 6F 00 - 96 6A 17 19 0C 0C 0A 0B #T7..2o..j...... 01 19 1B 0B 0B 0E 0F 01 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................ 11:08:09 AM #24 SPTI -1 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 323 D: CdRom0: SCSIStatus(x02) WinError(0) NeroError(-1) Sense Key: 0x05 (KEY_ILLEGAL_REQUEST) Sense Code: 0x14 Sense Qual: 0x00 CDB Data: 0xFC 00 2B 52 54 42 00 00 04 00 00 00 Sense Area: 0x70 00 05 00 00 00 00 0E 00 00 00 00 14 Buffer x04fb3800: Len x4 0x00 00 00 00 11:08:09 AM #25 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 5400 Drive: HL-DT-ST DVD+RW GCA-4040N Book Type request [LG]: DVD-ROM Changing the Book Type was finished with error, return code -1 11:08:09 AM #26 Text 0 File DVDPlusRW.cpp, Line 666 Start write address at LBA 0 DVD high compatibility mode: Yes 11:08:33 AM #27 SPTI -1135 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 323 D: CdRom0: SCSIStatus(x02) WinError(0) NeroError(-1135) Sense Key: 0x03 (KEY_MEDIUM_ERROR) Sense Code: 0x0C Sense Qual: 0x80 CDB Data: 0x2A 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 20 00 00 00 Sense Area: 0x70 00 03 00 00 00 00 0E 00 00 00 00 0C 80 Buffer x04d30000: 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 11:08:33 AM #28 CDR -1135 File Writer.cpp, Line 302 Write error D: HL-DT-ST DVD+RW GCA-4040N 11:08:33 AM #29 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228 all writers idle, stopping conversion 11:08:33 AM #30 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 222 conversion idle, stopping reader 11:08:33 AM #31 Phase 127 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1725 Generating DVD high compatibility borders 11:08:33 AM #32 Phase 129 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1725 Generating DVD borders completed successfully 11:08:33 AM #33 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1725 Burn process failed at 4x (5,540 KB/s) Existing drivers: File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.03.28a, size=20640 bytes, created 5/31/2005 5:36:01 PM (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K) Registry Keys: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option) ====== *** Nero Burning ROM, History File *** ======
@lifeguy The problem with your last attempt is shown here: ******************************************************************** 11:08:09 AM #25 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 5400 Drive: HL-DT-ST DVD+RW GCA-4040N Book Type request [LG]: DVD-ROM Changing the Book Type was finished with error, return code -1 ********************************************************************* Your burner is not able to booktype the disk as a DVD-ROM. Here: ********************************************************************* 8:41:18 PM #13 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2568 Recorder: HL-DT-ST DVD+RW GCA-4040N, Media type: DVD+R Disc Manufacturer ID: SONY, Media Type ID: D11, Product revision number: 0 Disc Application Code: 0, Extended Information Indicators: 3 ********************************************************************* The log here shows that you are using the correct disks (DVD+R) to apply booktyping to, but the process is failing. Your burner may not be able to perform this function, you should check with the manufacturer to see if an update (firmware) is availabe to add this feature. In the mean time I suggest you set booktyping to automatic in nero for your drive. I'm also seeing here: ******************************************************************** Sense Key: 0x03 (KEY_MEDIUM_ERROR) ******************************************************************** This is usually an indicator that the drive doesn't like the media your using, try another brand, one recommended by the drives' manufacturer. Note: you still haven't updated the drives' firmware as gwendolin suggested to version 1.19, you should do this as it adds additional media compatibility/enhancements to your drive.
Thanks for the suggestions. Johnl and Gewndolin, sorry again for my lack of understanding, but what is firmware and am I supposed to download the trial version from the link provided by Gwendolin? Also, I would like to set the booktyping to automatic in Nero, can someone direct me as to how to do this. By the way, I don't understand why my burner would not be able to perform the booktype function, as I have used this exact machine for copying hundreds of DVD's within the past 18 months. Again, I apologize for my ignorance, but MAN am I learning some things! Chris (lifeguy)
@lifeguy Firmware is just a set of software instructions that tell the drive how to operate under certain conditions (like what write strategy to apply when burning to media, etc...). Updating your drives firmware will provide it with added media compatibility among other things depending on what's included. Download the update and run the file to install. Booktyping: I forgot to mention that shrink will also try and apply this operation if instructed, so change the setting in DVD Shrink's preferences in the backup section. Make sure to uncheck "Booktype DVD-ROM". Chances are that this is where nero is being instructed to apply booktyping, but you should also mke sure nero is set to automatic. **Not at home so I will try and remember**: Run nero burning rom and goto drives--> select drives, click on the drive that represents your burner then select more options, look for booktyping and make sure it's set to automatic.
OK...wow this gets deep (especially for a newbie) but extrememly interesting! johnl, I went to the link that gwendolin provided to download the firmware, but it said the available update (c111) was for Dell OEM drives only, and I have an Compaq Presario machine, so I dont think this will work, will it? Also, I confirmed that in my Nero, the booktyping was indeed set to "automatic", so thats good. I went to DVD Shrink, and sure enough, the "Booktype DVD-ROM" was checked, so I unchecked it. Checked the status of the DMA on my machine, as suggested by GlueEater, and although both the primary and secondary IDE channels were set to DMA if available under transfer mode, I did notice that the "current transfer mode" on the secondary channel under "device 0" says "PIO Mode", could this be an issue? The current transfer mode on the primary channel says "ULTRA DMA mode 5". All of these postings are most helpful and appreciated, and I only hope I will be able to contribute somehow to this site in the future.
Something else odd that I've noticed: When the cd-dvd rom is empty, my machine recognizes it by labeling it "DVD/CD-RW Drive(D" But when I insert a blank Sony DVD, it then recognizes the drive by labeling it "CD Drive (D" Isn't this weird?
@lifeguy Gwen didn't tell you to DL that particular f/w, she said the newest is 1.19 according to rpc1, however, there isn't a DL available there...but I found one for you. http://tdb.rpc1.org/#GWA4040N 1.19 is the one you want. You need to uninstall the drivers for your secondary channel and reboot windows. Here is a guide if you need it: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/260038 Firmware may take care of the misreading of your drive.
If you CARE to read this PROPERLY you will see latest firmware is1.19. C111 is for Dell only as stated. Known firmware is 1.19
I think that Gwendolin is rapidly becoming the new Nero-nator! You had better watch out Creaky, this lady can seriously kick anyones' ass! [bold]I love it, it's Marvellous!![/bold] With a capital M!
Gwendolin....please, please, I can't stress this enough... " I am a total ROOKIE and I have NO CLUE" Please don't take offense as to my misinterpretation of your post, I am learning by the minute. I appreciate your offering to help me with this lingering problem, and again apologize for my lack of knowledge. Now, back to the issue at hand. I did as suggested by LOCO and downloaded and flashed my hard drive with the firmware for HP (1.19), seemed to work and my machine recognized and installed the drivers for the drive upon restart. I also reinstalled the drivers for both the primary and secondary IDE channels. Under both, the transfer mode is "DMA if available". Under the primary, the current mode is Ultra DMA Mode 5, under the secondary, the current mode is Multi-Word DMA Mode 2. I then tried to burn again, and received an error. I will post the lastest log below, and thanks to you all for keeping your concentration on this rather long and growing thread! SORRY again gwen! Here is the error log: 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 11/2/2004 12:54:32 PM NT-SPTI used Nero Version: 7.0.1.4 Internal Version: 7, 0, 1, 4 (Nero Express) Recorder: <HL-DT-ST DVD+RW GCA-4040N>Version: 1.19 - HA 1 TA 0 - 7.0.1.4 Adapter driver: <IDE> HA 1 Drive buffer : 2048kB Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ? CD-ROM: <HL-DT-ST DVD+RW GCA-4040N>Version: 1.19 - HA 1 TA 0 - 7.0.1.4 Adapter driver: <IDE> HA 1 === Scsi-Device-Map === DiskPeripheral : IC25N060ATMR04-0 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : HL-DT-ST DVD+RW GCA-4040N atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On === CDRom-Device-Map === HL-DT-ST DVD+RW GCA-4040N D: CDRom0 ======================= AutoRun : 1 Excluded drive IDs: WriteBufferSize: 74448896 (0) Byte ShowDrvBufStat : 0 BUFE : 0 Physical memory : 510MB (523248kB) Free physical memory: 80MB (81952kB) Memory in use : 84 % Uncached PFiles: 0x0 Use Inquiry : 1 Global Bus Type: default (0) Check supported media : Disabled (0) 27.2.2006 UDF/ISO compilation 4:52:13 PM #1 Phase 112 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1725 DVD-Video files reallocation started 4:52:14 PM #2 Phase 114 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1725 DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified) 4:52:14 PM #3 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6411 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 4:52:14 PM #4 Phase 111 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1725 DVD-Video files sorted 4:52:14 PM #5 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 525 ReadBuffer-Pipe got 72704KB of Memory 4:52:14 PM #6 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 124 Reader running 4:52:14 PM #7 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 113 Writer D: HL-DT-ST DVD+RW GCA-4040N running 4:52:14 PM #8 ISO9660GEN -11 File Geniso.cpp, Line 3312 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 4:52:14 PM #9 ISO9660GEN -11 File Geniso.cpp, Line 3312 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 4:52:14 PM #10 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3342 Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media 4:52:14 PM #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 279 Last possible write address on media: 2295103 (510:01.28, 4482MB) Last address to be written: 2286143 (508:01.68, 4465MB) 4:52:14 PM #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 291 Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD) 4:52:14 PM #13 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2578 Recorder: HL-DT-ST DVD+RW GCA-4040N, Media type: DVD+R Disc Manufacturer ID: SONY, Media Type ID: D11, Product revision number: 0 Disc Application Code: 0, Extended Information Indicators: 3 4:52:14 PM #14 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 458 >>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<< ========================================= 4:52:14 PM #15 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 + 2286144 (2286144) = #2286144/508:1.69 relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos -> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2286144 blocks [D: HL-DT-ST DVD+RW GCA-4040N] -------------------------------------------------------------- 4:52:14 PM #16 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1059 Prepare recorder [D: HL-DT-ST DVD+RW GCA-4040N] 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 4682022912, ISRC "" DAO layout: =========== __Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep__________ 0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00 2286144 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00 4:52:14 PM #17 Text 0 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 36 SPTILockVolume - completed successfully for FCTL_LOCK_VOLUME 4:52:14 PM #18 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1725 Caching of files started 4:52:15 PM #19 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4176 Cache writing successful. 4:52:15 PM #20 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1725 Caching of files completed 4:52:15 PM #21 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1725 Burn process started at 4x (5,540 KB/s) 4:52:15 PM #22 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 4:52:15 PM #23 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8411 ---- 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: 3 h Disc Manufacturer ID: SONY.... Media type ID: D11 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 03 53 4F 4E 59 00 - 00 00 00 44 31 31 00 38 ...SONY....D11.8 23 54 37 14 00 32 6F 00 - 96 6A 17 19 0C 0C 0A 0B #T7..2o..j...... 01 19 1B 0B 0B 0E 0F 01 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................ 4:52:15 PM #24 SPTI -1 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 323 D: CdRom0: SCSIStatus(x02) WinError(0) NeroError(-1) Sense Key: 0x05 (KEY_ILLEGAL_REQUEST) Sense Code: 0x14 Sense Qual: 0x00 CDB Data: 0xFC 00 2B 52 54 42 00 00 04 00 00 00 Sense Area: 0x70 00 05 00 00 00 00 0E 00 00 00 00 14 Buffer x04f1fc00: Len x4 0x00 00 00 00 4:52:15 PM #25 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 5400 Drive: HL-DT-ST DVD+RW GCA-4040N Book Type request [LG]: DVD-ROM Changing the Book Type was finished with error, return code -1 4:52:15 PM #26 Text 0 File DVDPlusRW.cpp, Line 666 Start write address at LBA 0 DVD high compatibility mode: Yes 4:52:57 PM #27 SPTI -1135 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 323 D: CdRom0: SCSIStatus(x02) WinError(0) NeroError(-1135) Sense Key: 0x03 (KEY_MEDIUM_ERROR) Sense Code: 0x0C Sense Qual: 0x80 CDB Data: 0x2A 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 20 00 00 00 Sense Area: 0x70 00 03 00 00 00 00 0E 00 00 00 00 0C 80 Buffer x06b30000: 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 4:52:57 PM #28 CDR -1135 File Writer.cpp, Line 302 Write error D: HL-DT-ST DVD+RW GCA-4040N 4:52:57 PM #29 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228 all writers idle, stopping conversion 4:52:57 PM #30 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 222 conversion idle, stopping reader 4:52:57 PM #31 Phase 127 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1725 Generating DVD high compatibility borders 4:52:57 PM #32 Phase 129 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1725 Generating DVD borders completed successfully 4:52:57 PM #33 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1725 Burn process failed at 4x (5,540 KB/s) Existing drivers: File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.03.28a, size=20640 bytes, created 5/31/2005 5:36:01 PM (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K) Registry Keys: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)