im using nero startsmart and having burning issues. i add the files and start to burn then usually about half way through it will freeze and just stop burning. no error message or anything the clock is still running and it dosent mess up my computer it just dosent make any progress. i was burning fine 2 weeks ago but now i cant get a sucessful burn. im also using the same kind of disks as when it was burning fine. Someone please help me get back to burning. -thanks
The use of cheap-o media is to blame for about 90% of all problems. Here's the golden rule of DVD burning: Use discs that say Made in Japan on the label. The sole exception is Verbatim, which is also great stuff. You can usually get Taiyo-Yudens or Verbatims online about the same price if not cheaper than the store-bought stuff, and that's with shipping. Another 9% is due to using an outdated firmware in your drive. You can get that from the manufacturer's site, or, even from rpc1.org.
thanks for the help. i checked out the rpc1 site. but it said if install the wrong stuff you could damage your drive. could you direct to what i need like a link or something. its for nero -thanks
What model drive and what firmware do you have? You can use Nero Infotool or CD/DVD Speed to get that.
problem solved!!! (for now) Now i use dvd decrypter and just open the file in shrink and it burns fine. thanks for the help guys
