Please help! After "successful" DVD burn, DVD not recogonzied.

Hi. I'm using Nero 6.3.0.3, w/a Toshiba SD-R6012 v1332 DVD-RW drive, and Ridata 4.7GB 4X DVD-R media. When using both Nero and Adobe Premiere Pro 1.5 the burn claims to be successful, but when I try to read the DVD, the computer reacts like there is no disc in the drive, and when I do a "disc properties" in Nero it says the disc is blank. No error messages, just a coaster. I've tried four times w/the same results. I can burn CD-Rs w/no problem. I tried looking for a firmware upgrade for the drive, but none exist. Does anyone have any idea what is wrong? Thanks very much for your help.

 

Many firmware updates exist for the drive. Check this site

http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=750

 

No, no firmware updates exist for my model 1332.

-dima

 

Or, to be more precise, no updates currently exist online.

 

dimar,
whompus linked you to the correct page. You are reading your information wrong. Your drive is the SD-R6012 and that v1332 is your [bold]firmware version[/bold], not your drive model version. It is behind as 1334 looks like the latest for that drive.
http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=750
try updating the firmware and post a log if your burn fails after the update. You also need to update nero.

Vers 6 is up to 6.6.0.18 and many things were fixed in the updates.
http://www.nero.com/nero6/enu/nero-up.php
Also a burn log will point out any problems you may have with your system. Vers 6 history can be found in program files>ahead>nero>nerohistory.txt Just need the last burn from that log as it will list many burns. The burns will be seperated by something like this:

Also remember to edit out your serial number from the post. Just from the little bit of information you provided, i can see problems.

 

Thanks, guys. About the firmware update. There are so many firmware updates on that page. How can you tell if 1334 is the latest when there are also 1731, 1F34, 1N34, etc? It is totally confusing. I don't want to install the wrong update and ruin my drive.

I will update Nero and try again, although I have a feeling that won't solve the problem b/c Adobe Premiere Pro also fails to burn, and, just like Nero, returns no errors. The Nero history file of my previous failed burn (w/Nero v6.3.0.3) is below. Please let me know if you see any problems.

Thanks very much.


====== *** Nero-Burning Rom, History File *** ======

Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: File 'Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=4.57 (1008), size=48128 bytes, created 12/23/1997 2:00:00 AM
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\PROGRA~1\Ahead\Nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.59, size=160016 bytes, created 12/16/2003 7:18:06 PM
Nero version: 6.3.0.3
Recorder: <TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-R6012>Version: 1332 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.3.0.3
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI
CD-ROM: <TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-R6012>Version: 1332 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.3.0.3
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : TOSHIBA MK6021GAS atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-R6012 atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-R6012 D: CDRom0
=======================

AutoRun : 0
Excluded drive IDs:
CmdQueuing : 1
CmdNotification: 2
WriteBufferSize: 74448896 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
EraseSpeed : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 511MB (523632kB)
Free physical memory: 344MB (353060kB)
Memory in use : 32 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Static Write Speed Table: 0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

4.1.2006
ISO compilation
2:20:21 PM #1 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6029
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 : TRUE
Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : FALSE
Allow more than 255 characters in path : FALSE
Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE

2:20:21 PM #2 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 118
Reader running

2:20:21 PM #3 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 124
Writer TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-R6012 running

2:20:21 PM #4 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3882
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

2:20:25 PM #5 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3101
Turn on Disc-at-once, using DVD media

2:20:26 PM #6 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 240
Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
Last address to be written: 2067199 (459:22.49, 4037MB)

2:20:26 PM #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 245
Write in overburning mode: FALSE

2:20:26 PM #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2085
Recorder: TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-R6012, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: RITEKG - 04
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193

2:20:26 PM #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 406
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

2:20:26 PM #10 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 779
Setup items (after recorder preparation)
0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 (CTransferItem)
2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
original disc pos #0 + 2067200 (2067200) = #2067200/459:22.50
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2067200 blocks [TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-R6012]
--------------------------------------------------------------

2:20:26 PM #11 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 948
Prepare recorder [TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-R6012] 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 4233625600, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_RecDep_|_CtrlAdr_
0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41
0 | 1 | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41
2067200 | lead-out | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41

2:20:28 PM #12 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1800
Caching of files started

2:20:30 PM #13 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4073
Cache writing successful.

2:20:30 PM #14 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1800
Caching of files completed

2:20:31 PM #15 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1800
Burn process started at 1x (1,380 KB/s)

2:20:31 PM #16 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2264
Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0

2:20:31 PM #17 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1658
Set remaining time: 12:51,244 (771244ms) -> OK

2:20:31 PM #18 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 1512
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode

2:20:31 PM #19 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 19487
Set BUFE: supported -> ON

2:20:31 PM #20 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 1643
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

2:20:31 PM #21 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 7941
---- 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: 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: 30000 h
End Sector Number in Layer 0: 0 h
Data in Burst Cutting Area (BCA) does not exist
Media Specific:
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 ................

3:12:57 PM #22 Text 0 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 115
<TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-R6012> start writing Lead-Out at LBA 2067200 (1F8B00h), lenght 0 blocks

3:12:57 PM #23 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 229
all writers idle, stopping conversion

3:12:58 PM #24 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 1847
EndDAO: Last written address was 2067199

3:14:09 PM #25 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1658
Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK

3:14:09 PM #26 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1658
Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK

3:14:09 PM #27 Phase 37 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1800
Burn process completed successfully at 1x (1,380 KB/s)


Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\ASPI32.SYS': Ver=4.57 (1008), size=23936 bytes, created 12/23/1997 2:00:00 AM
File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.02.62a, size=20016 bytes, created 5/7/2004 4:01:14 PM (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K)
File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920), size=86912 bytes, created 8/29/2002 4:00:00 AM (Adapter driver for rec)

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

 

This media is ok, but you might try something different, maybe a +R verbatim, or Sony, Maxell, Fuji, all made in Japan. Trying different good media can be the easiest fix, if media was your problem. In your case, do the firmware update for your drive and try the latest vers of Nero 6. You log looks good, no major problems in there that i can see. A firmware update is the drive manufacturers way to update your drive to handle newer media. It can affect all burning by any program. Give those things a try. You may not have much confidence, but i have seen ppl get back to burning just by updating Nero. Firmware out of date can easily cause the problems you are having. Also try different media, you don't have to buy a bunch.

Usually we have to tell ppl to slow down, but in your case, i think you can speed up to 4x.

 

I flashed the DVD drive and am trying to burn a DVD now. I dl'd the Nero update but am trying to burn w/my original Nero just to see if the flash update did the trick by itself (just out of curiosity). After I get the result of this burn I'll upgrade Nero regardless. I'll keep you posted. Thanks very much for your help, Max.

And thanks, creaky, for helping me w/the firmware confusion.

-dima

 

So the burn after the firmware update didn't work. Then I updated Nero to the latest v6 (6.6.0.18) and that burn didn't work. All the same result: "Burn completed successfully." But when I try to read it, I get no disc in drive and Nero's disc info says the disc is empty and will even let me burn on it again, as if a blank new disc, w/the same "successful" result, but unrecognized in my drive. What is going on? Thanks again for the continued help.

-dima

 

dimar,
Ok, so why don't you try different media? If you did, post who made it. You can find out with programs like DVD Identifier http://www.afterdawn.com/software/video_software/dvd_tools/dvd_identifier.cfm it tells you who manufactured the disk. Media can make all the difference in the world, but it has to be GOOD media. Not slamming Ritek, but maybe your system likes something else? Post the last, updated nero log, and we will see if there is anything still going on in your log. That burning on the disc and letting you do it again sounds pretty strange. Something is going on there for sure. Maybe it is just media, but the latest log will tell us if something else is happening. Keep at it, we can get you burning, im sure of it, as i look down at my keyboard and see a couple of CMC coasters sitting there doing a very good coaster job. If one of us can't figure it out, then creaky will fire up that cyberbrain he has hidden on his boat, and the answer will appear.

 

Sorry, I intended to paste the latest burn log in the last post, just forgot.

Below is the information provided by DVD Identifier, and below that is the latest burn log (after firmware AND Nero update).

I want you guys to know I really appreciate your help, persistence, and patience. Thank you very much.

By the way, what is CMC? I've seen it mentioned in several posts. Is it a certain brand of DVD media?



----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Unique Disc Identifier : [DVD-R:RITEKG04]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Disc & Book Type : [DVD-R] - [DVD-R]
Manufacturer Name : [Ritek Corp.]
Manufacturer ID : [RITEKG04]
Blank Disc Capacity : [2,298,496 Sectors = 4.71 GB (4.38 GiB)]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
** INFO : Drive = TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-R6012 [FW 1334]
** INFO : Write Capabilities = DVD-R DVD-RW
** INFO : Disc = [DVD-R:RITEKG04]
** INFO : Reference Speed : 1x DVD = 1385 kBps
** INFO : An Writeable Disc Is Recommended For Accurate Results
** INFO : Write Speeds (Supported By This Drive On This Disc) Listed Below

** INFO : GET PERFORMANCE Write Speed Descriptor(s)
Descriptor #1 = 1350 kBps ( 1.00x) - [CLV/Non-Pure CAV]

** INFO : MODE SENSE Write Speed Descriptor(s) [Legacy Command]
** WARNING : MODE SENSE Is Obsolete And Not Always Properly Supported
Descriptor #1 = 2822 kBps ( 2.00x) - [CLV/Non-Pure CAV]
Descriptor #2 = 2117 kBps ( 1.53x) - [CLV/Non-Pure CAV]
Descriptor #3 = 1764 kBps ( 1.27x) - [CLV/Non-Pure CAV]
Descriptor #4 = 1411 kBps ( 1.00x) - [CLV/Non-Pure CAV]
Descriptor #5 = 706 kBps ( 0.51x) - [CLV/Non-Pure CAV]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
** INFO : Hex Dump Of 'Media Code'-Block Listed Below
** INFO : 4-Byte Header Preceding 'Media Code'-Block Discarded
** INFO : Format 0Eh - Pre-Recorded Information In Lead-In
0000 : 01 40 c1 fd 9e d8 52 00 02 96 0e 14 88 9a 80 00 .@....R.........
0010 : 03 52 49 54 45 4b 47 00 04 30 34 00 00 00 00 00 .RITEKG..04.....
0020 : 05 88 80 00 00 00 02 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
0030 : 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................

** INFO : Hex Dump Of 'Control Data Zone'-Block Listed Below
** INFO : 4-Byte Header Preceding 'CDZ'-Block Discarded
** INFO : Format 10h - Physical Format Information Of Control Data Zone
0000 : 25 02 02 00 00 03 00 00 00 26 12 7f 00 00 00 00 %........&......
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
[ DVD Identifier V4.2.0 - http://DVD.Identifier.CDfreaks.com ]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------





Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: File 'Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=4.57 (1008), size=48128 bytes, created 12/23/1997 2:00:00 AM
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.59, size=160016 bytes, created 12/16/2003 7:18:06 PM
Nero version: 6.3.0.3
Recorder: <TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-R6012>Version: 1334 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.3.0.3
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI
CD-ROM: <TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-R6012>Version: 1334 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.3.0.3
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : TOSHIBA MK6021GAS atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-R6012 atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-R6012 D: CDRom0
=======================

AutoRun : 0
Excluded drive IDs:
CmdQueuing : 1
CmdNotification: 2
WriteBufferSize: 74448896 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
EraseSpeed : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 511MB (523632kB)
Free physical memory: 128MB (132012kB)
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)

8.1.2006
ISO compilation
3:39:00 PM #1 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6029
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 : TRUE
Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : FALSE
Allow more than 255 characters in path : FALSE
Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE

3:39:00 PM #2 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 118
Reader running

3:39:00 PM #3 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 124
Writer TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-R6012 running

3:39:00 PM #4 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3882
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

3:39:00 PM #5 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3101
Turn on Disc-at-once, using DVD media

3:39:01 PM #6 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 240
Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
Last address to be written: 2067263 (459:23.38, 4037MB)

3:39:01 PM #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 245
Write in overburning mode: FALSE

3:39:01 PM #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2085
Recorder: TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-R6012, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: RITEKG - 04
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193

3:39:01 PM #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 406
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

3:39:01 PM #10 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 779
Setup items (after recorder preparation)
0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 (CTransferItem)
2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
original disc pos #0 + 2067264 (2067264) = #2067264/459:23.39
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2067264 blocks [TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-R6012]
--------------------------------------------------------------

3:39:01 PM #11 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 948
Prepare recorder [TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-R6012] 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 4233756672, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_RecDep_|_CtrlAdr_
0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41
0 | 1 | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41
2067264 | lead-out | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41

3:39:01 PM #12 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1800
Caching of files started

3:39:02 PM #13 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4073
Cache writing successful.

3:39:02 PM #14 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1800
Caching of files completed

3:39:02 PM #15 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1800
Burn process started at 1x (1,380 KB/s)

3:39:03 PM #16 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2264
Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0

3:39:03 PM #17 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1658
Set remaining time: 12:51,267 (771267ms) -> OK

3:39:03 PM #18 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 1512
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode

3:39:03 PM #19 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 19487
Set BUFE: supported -> ON

3:39:03 PM #20 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 1643
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

3:39:03 PM #21 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 7941
---- 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: 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: 30000 h
End Sector Number in Layer 0: 0 h
Data in Burst Cutting Area (BCA) does not exist
Media Specific:
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 ................

4:31:36 PM #22 Text 0 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 115
<TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-R6012> start writing Lead-Out at LBA 2067264 (1F8B40h), lenght 0 blocks

4:31:36 PM #23 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 229
all writers idle, stopping conversion

4:31:36 PM #24 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 1847
EndDAO: Last written address was 2067263

4:32:48 PM #25 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1658
Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK

4:32:48 PM #26 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1658
Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK

4:32:48 PM #27 Phase 37 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1800
Burn process completed successfully at 1x (1,380 KB/s)


Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\ASPI32.SYS': Ver=4.57 (1008), size=23936 bytes, created 12/23/1997 2:00:00 AM
File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.02.62a, size=20016 bytes, created 5/7/2004 4:01:14 PM (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K)
File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920), size=86912 bytes, created 8/29/2002 4:00:00 AM (Adapter driver for rec)

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

 

Update-- Videohelp.com rates my Ridata media as nearly flawless, which leads me to believe it is my hardware. I have successfully burned DVDs in the past, but it was only a couple times over a year ago and I forget which media I used. Again, CD-Rs burn w/no problem.

http://www.videohelp.com/dvdmedia.p...hits=200&country=&search=Search+or+List+Media

 

@creaky, Dimar's log from DVD Identifier says that 2x is the maximum for that drive, also at 128mb memory free, seems low?.When I remember to turn off all the running progs, I have 300+.

 

dimar,
according to the last log you posted, Nero was not updated.

The log shows you are still using the old version of Nero:

And it needs to be updated, if you haven't done so already.
You did get your firmware updated.

you don't need to go that slow. You can bump it up to 4x.
And it doesn't matter what someother site rates the media, it is how YOUR system likes the media. Don't disregard media as being the culpret just because it was rated as excellent somewhere. Yes the riteks are good, but try something different, or you will never know if media is causing your problem. Media is easy to change, doesn't cost much, and should be tried to completely eliminate the possibility of media being the offender. For that, i would use ONLY Verbatim, or Taiyo Yuden media (sony, fuji, maxell, all made in japan). Try using GOOD media, and post the burn log with the latest version of nero, if it fails. Eventually we will find what is causing your problem, hopefully without costing you any more money.
I have seen many logs where it came down to changing the media, and that fixed the problem. Until they changed media, they were still having problems. Once they changed to GOOD media, burning problems vanished. And this is on more than one system/set-up. Riteks are not as bad as using CMC, but some systems are picky about which type of media they like to burn.
And on the drive speed, i noticed this:

The only time i see speed settings that low, are when i don't have a disc in at the start of a burn in nero. Unless it is a very old drive, 4x burning should be easily possible.
Also reading your first post i noticed you can burn CDs but not DVDs. Have you checked your ASPI layers? The log doesn't show you having a problem, but Nero Info Tool can check your settings quickly. You should see something like this:
and some stuff on ASPI if you find problems:

http://www.afterdawn.com/guides/archive/aspisetup.cfm
http://www.afterdawn.com/software/cdr_software/cdr_tools/aspi.cfm
http://www.afterdawn.com/software/cdr_software/cdr_tools/frcaspi.cfm
and a link to aspi discussed in more detail with links
http://www.ncf.carleton.ca/~aa571/aspi.htm

You could have a dead DVD laser, but the CD one is still working. Have you tried a laser lens cleaner? Maybe there is some gunk on your DVD laser.

 

http://www.videohelp.com/dvdwriters.php?DVDnameid=77&Search=Search&list=

Has some information on this drive and various media.It does not look like it supports 4x.
And look at that price tag from 2003!

 

I just bought a spindle of Verbatim 16x 4.7GB DVD-R and burned another coaster. Same result in Nero: "burn completed successfully." Below is the dvd-r media info and nero burn log. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. By the way, is the Verbatim media I'm using good/recommended?


----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Unique Disc Identifier : [DVD-R:MCC 03RG20 ]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Disc & Book Type : [DVD-R] - [DVD-R]
Manufacturer Name : [Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.]
Manufacturer ID : [MCC 03RG20 ]
Blank Disc Capacity : [2,298,496 Sectors = 4.71 GB (4.38 GiB)]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
** INFO : Drive = TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-R6012 [FW 1334]
** INFO : Write Capabilities = DVD-R DVD-RW
** INFO : Disc = [DVD-R:MCC 03RG20 ]
** INFO : Reference Speed : 1x DVD = 1385 kBps
** INFO : An Writeable Disc Is Recommended For Accurate Results
** INFO : Write Speeds (Supported By This Drive On This Disc) Listed Below

** INFO : GET PERFORMANCE Write Speed Descriptor(s)
Descriptor #1 = 1350 kBps ( 1.00x) - [CLV/Non-Pure CAV]

** INFO : MODE SENSE Write Speed Descriptor(s) [Legacy Command]
** WARNING : MODE SENSE Is Obsolete And Not Always Properly Supported
Descriptor #1 = 2822 kBps ( 2.00x) - [CLV/Non-Pure CAV]
Descriptor #2 = 2117 kBps ( 1.53x) - [CLV/Non-Pure CAV]
Descriptor #3 = 1764 kBps ( 1.27x) - [CLV/Non-Pure CAV]
Descriptor #4 = 1411 kBps ( 1.00x) - [CLV/Non-Pure CAV]
Descriptor #5 = 706 kBps ( 0.51x) - [CLV/Non-Pure CAV]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
** INFO : Hex Dump Of 'Media Code'-Block Listed Below
** INFO : 4-Byte Header Preceding 'Media Code'-Block Discarded
** INFO : Format 0Eh - Pre-Recorded Information In Lead-In
0000 : 01 40 c1 fd 9e d8 52 00 02 85 0d 0e 88 9a 80 00 .@....R.........
0010 : 03 4d 43 43 20 30 33 00 04 52 47 32 30 20 20 00 .MCC 03..RG20 .
0020 : 05 88 80 00 00 00 02 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
0030 : 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................

** INFO : Hex Dump Of 'Control Data Zone'-Block Listed Below
** INFO : 4-Byte Header Preceding 'CDZ'-Block Discarded
** INFO : Format 10h - Physical Format Information Of Control Data Zone
0000 : 25 02 02 00 00 03 00 00 00 26 12 7f 00 00 00 00 %........&......
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
[ DVD Identifier V4.2.0 - http://DVD.Identifier.CDfreaks.com ]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------


====== *** Nero-Burning Rom, History File *** ======
Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: File 'Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=4.57 (1008), size=48128 bytes, created 12/23/1997 2:00:00 AM
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\PROGRA~1\Ahead\Nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 10/26/2004 6:35:34 PM
Nero Version: 6.6.0.18
Internal Version: 6, 6, 0, 18e

Recorder: <TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-R6012>Version: 1334 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.6.0.18
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI
CD-ROM: <TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-R6012>Version: 1334 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.6.0.18
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : TOSHIBA MK6021GAS atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-R6012 atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-R6012 D: CDRom0
=======================

AutoRun : 0
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 74448896 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 511MB (523632kB)
Free physical memory: 301MB (309092kB)
Memory in use : 40
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

9.1.2006
ISO compilation
9:18:12 PM #1 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6359
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 : TRUE
Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : FALSE
Allow more than 255 characters in path : FALSE
Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE

9:18:12 PM #2 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 127
Reader running

9:18:12 PM #3 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 122
Writer TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-R6012 running

9:18:12 PM #4 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3309
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

9:18:12 PM #5 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3233
Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media

9:18:12 PM #6 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 270
Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
Last address to be written: 2067199 (459:22.49, 4037MB)

9:18:12 PM #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 282
Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD)

9:18:12 PM #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2483
Recorder: TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-R6012, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: MCC 03 - RG20
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193

9:18:12 PM #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 448
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

9:18:12 PM #10 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 + 2067200 (2067200) = #2067200/459:22.50
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2067200 blocks [TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-R6012]
--------------------------------------------------------------

9:18:12 PM #11 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1051
Prepare recorder [TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-R6012] 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 4233625600, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep__________
0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00
2067200 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00

9:18:13 PM #12 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Caching of files started

9:18:15 PM #13 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4122
Cache writing successful.

9:18:15 PM #14 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Caching of files completed

9:18:15 PM #15 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Burn process started at 1x (1,385 KB/s)

9:18:15 PM #16 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

9:18:15 PM #17 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2571
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode

9:18:15 PM #18 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 21774
Set BUFE: Buffer underrun protection -> ON

9:18:15 PM #19 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2726
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

9:18:15 PM #20 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: 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: 30000 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 ................

10:10:49 PM #21 Text 0 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 116
<TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-R6012> start writing Lead-Out at LBA 2067200 (1F8B00h), lenght 0 blocks

10:10:49 PM #22 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228
all writers idle, stopping conversion

10:10:50 PM #23 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2969
EndDAO: Last written address was 2067199

10:12:02 PM #24 Phase 37 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Burn process completed successfully at 1x (1,385 KB/s)


Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\ASPI32.SYS': Ver=4.57 (1008), size=23936 bytes, created 12/23/1997 2:00:00 AM
File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.02.62a, size=20016 bytes, created 5/7/2004 4:01:14 PM (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K)
File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920), size=86912 bytes, created 8/29/2002 4:00:00 AM (Adapter driver for rec)

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

 

Max, I ran Nero Info Tool and under System ASPI it says, "ASPI installation is corrupt." Nero ASPI comes up fine. The files listed under System ASPI are WNASPI32.DLL, ASPI32.SYS, WOWPOST.EXE (no WINASPI.DLL like yours). I know nothing about ASPI and I haven't checked those links you posted just yet, but I will later when I have more time. Could this be the cause of my problem? Again CDs burn great, just not DVDs. And I have never cleaned my laser. Are there some other things I can rule out before I try a laser cleaner, or should I do that first? Thank you very, very much for your continued help.

-dima