I am trying to burn data to a DVD and I keep getting an error. I was using nero, but I tried another program too (just in case). I also burnt a music CD and it worked fine. I just dont know whats wrong when I try and burn data DVD. Any suggestions??

12/8/2005 12:37:50 AM

slow down the burn...say, 8x

12/8/2005 12:45:54 AM

I tried slowing it to the slowest speed, and still nothing.
I tried different disc, and still nothing.
I tried different data, and still nothing.

Here is the error I get when using DVD power burner



[Edited on December 8, 2005 at 12:52 AM. Reason : .]

12/8/2005 12:47:31 AM

firmware update?

12/8/2005 1:05:07 AM

I tried that too

12/8/2005 9:50:41 AM

use different media.

12/8/2005 8:43:22 PM

You might try doing a burn simulation with Nero, or perhaps just burning to an image instead of to a disk. If there is a problem with the file itself that you're burning, it will show up in the image creation process. If it is a problem with the media or burner, it will show up in the burning process, and therefore would not come up when creating an image or doing a test burn simulation.

12/10/2005 1:02:35 AM

You wouldn't be trying to burn, say, a couple thousand files to the disk, would you? Once, I tried to burn a crapload of little files to DVD, and it failed like that. There might be a file number limit or something, I dunno.

12/10/2005 1:04:18 AM

It says that simulation is not possible for this type of disc. I am using a DVD+R, which is the only type of DVD's I have right now. My dvd burner can do every type of discs tho, and I have burnt data to these before.

How would I burn to an image instead of a disc?
The files I have is one folder with about 100 files, and three .rar files.

[Edited on December 10, 2005 at 12:49 PM. Reason : .]

12/10/2005 12:45:48 PM

If you're in Nero, there is a "destination" drop-box that has like D drive, E drive, whatever burners you have. There is also an option for "Nero Image" or "Image Recorder" or something similar depending on the version you are using. Select "Image Recorder" and when you start the image creation process, it will ask you where you want to save it.

If the image creation goes well, try "burning image to disk", which is an option in the Nero SmartStart menu. If the image creation worked, but the image burning didn't, it is a burner/media issue.

OK, and 100ish files isn't too much. But lemme know how the image creation goes, and maybe we'll get some kinks worked out.

Oh, and a program I use that tends to burn EVERYTHING is Blindwrite. You'll only get a 30 day trial, and the burning process takes forever, but it is generally a sure thing. I've used BW to rip difficult-to-copy game images to my HD so I can play my games without inserting a disk. If it can do that for me, it might be able to do what you need if all else fails.

12/10/2005 1:08:18 PM

yeah the image creation worked i guess....I saved the file to my desktop as Image.nrg

I tried "burning image to disc" and then selected this Image file on my desktop, and tried to burn it, but it didnt work.



[Edited on December 10, 2005 at 1:46 PM. Reason : .]

12/10/2005 1:44:16 PM

I tried using blindwrite and CopyToDVD. It still didnt work, but it seems to say that it may be a media type problem. So, I am going to get some DVD-R's and try those later. Here is the error log too that it made:

12/10/2005 2:06:07 PM info ******************** Report session closed *********************
12/10/2005 2:01:45 PM error Write has failed at the very beginning of the burning process.
12/10/2005 2:01:45 PM error Most of the time, this is caused by media compatibility.
12/10/2005 2:01:45 PM error We suggest trying another brand of media.
12/10/2005 2:01:45 PM error Overall success rate for this media: 93.75% (49630/52940)
12/10/2005 2:01:45 PM error Success rate for this media in this drive: 97.66% (1501/1537)
12/10/2005 2:01:41 PM error Write error at 16 (16) - Code 03 02 00 [Medium error, Unable to seek the requested position]
12/10/2005 2:00:53 PM info Lead-in burning time (mS) 30553
12/10/2005 2:00:21 PM info Start Write Buffer
12/10/2005 2:00:21 PM info Start writing...
12/10/2005 2:00:21 PM info Buffer under-run proof enabled
12/10/2005 2:00:21 PM info Writing speed requested x16.0, effective x16.0
12/10/2005 2:00:21 PM info Writing session #1 and closing disc.
12/10/2005 2:00:21 PM info Open Image file "C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\CopyToDvd\COPYTODVD_12102005_140021_531.cache"
12/10/2005 2:00:21 PM info Required sector size : 791360
12/10/2005 2:00:21 PM info Available sector size : 2295104
12/10/2005 2:00:21 PM info Available write speed: x16.0, x12.0, x8.0, x6.0, x4.0
12/10/2005 2:00:21 PM info Media ID: YUDEN000-T02-00
12/10/2005 2:00:21 PM info 120mm DVD
12/10/2005 2:00:21 PM info Detected media $001B : DVD+R
12/10/2005 2:00:21 PM info Finished browsing files - Data size 1.51 Gb.
12/10/2005 2:00:21 PM info File scan complete: 103 files, 5 directories
12/10/2005 2:00:21 PM info Start Browsing file structures
12/10/2005 2:00:21 PM info IDE Controler manufacturer : Intel
12/10/2005 2:00:21 PM info IDE Controler Description : Intel(R) 82801EB Ultra ATA Storage Controllers
12/10/2005 2:00:21 PM info Location : PCI bus 0, device 31, function 1
12/10/2005 2:00:21 PM info IDE Controler manufacturer : Intel
12/10/2005 2:00:21 PM info IDE Controler Description : Intel(R) 82801EB Ultra ATA Storage Controllers
12/10/2005 2:00:21 PM info Location : PCI bus 0, device 31, function 2
12/10/2005 2:00:21 PM info Support Media : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R, DL DVD-R
12/10/2005 2:00:21 PM info Writing device used : 1:1:0 - PLEXTOR DVDR PX-716A 1.09 [F] (Ide)
12/10/2005 2:00:21 PM info Using Patin-Couffin driver Version 1.35, Internal revision 35 - Async. Access mode
12/10/2005 2:00:21 PM info Using File/Directory list.
12/10/2005 2:00:21 PM info ParamStr 3 = "/writedevice=F"
12/10/2005 2:00:21 PM info ParamStr 2 = "/volumename=New_Disc"
12/10/2005 2:00:21 PM info ParamStr 1 = "/datafl=C:\PROGRA~1\VSO\COPYTO~1\~c2c_fl.tmp"
12/10/2005 2:00:21 PM info ParamStr 0 = "C:\PROGRA~1\VSO\COPYTO~1\CopyToCd.exe"
12/10/2005 2:00:21 PM info User default language : 1033 (0x0409h) - English (United States)
12/10/2005 2:00:21 PM info System default language : 1033 (0x0409h) - English (United States)
12/10/2005 2:00:21 PM info Version 3.1.2.136
12/10/2005 2:00:21 PM info ExeName : "C:\PROGRA~1\VSO\COPYTO~1\CopyToCd.exe"
12/10/2005 2:00:21 PM info OS : Microsoft Windows XP Personal Service Pack 1 (Build 2600)
12/10/2005 2:00:21 PM info 32 bits native system
12/10/2005 2:00:15 PM info ******************** Report session started ********************

12/10/2005 2:09:24 PM

I have this same problem everytime I try to use Nero. I started using Alcohol 120% and it works fine.

12/10/2005 3:37:25 PM

I have tried all the above and nothing is working. I just tried with Alcohol 120%, and I also got those DVD-R's and still nothing is working.

12/11/2005 12:19:45 AM

Wow. Sounds like you've got a floor covered in coasters, then. Can you burn anything at all? Any other files burning? This is starting to sound more and more like drive failure, though I'd hate to think that's the case.

If other files burn, it might just be something with the files still. However, if NO files will burn, you might try flashing the drive with the latest firmware. That's about all I can think of now. Sounds like a pretty sucky situation as a whole if even DVD-Rs won't work and it'll make images but it won't burn.

Sorry.

12/11/2005 1:27:42 PM

I burnt a CD with music on it, and it worked, but DVD's are not working at all. I tried other files, and still getting same error. I have upgraded latest firmware already.

12/12/2005 12:21:34 PM

Call Plextor if it's still under warranty.

12/12/2005 4:34:48 PM

nm

[Edited on December 12, 2005 at 4:45 PM. Reason : I need to read more]

12/12/2005 4:44:52 PM