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DVD plays on regular dvd player but shaky on my PC
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sjg1999xp
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10. November 2004 @ 17:03 |
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I am unable to play original or burned copy of dvd's using power dvd 5. I am using the same program on another PC with the same player which is a Liteon xj-hd1665. This is a new player, this player also worked in another computer. I am using windows Xp professional and I have 256 of ram but this is a intel pentium 3 processor with 801 mhz, could be that be the problem or is there another program that I can use to fix this. Thanks Steve G.
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ScubaPete
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10. November 2004 @ 17:21 |
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Howdy Steve, welcome to aD,
It might be your system - Why not go to msconfig, startup and "disable all, apply, OK,OK to reboot. that will free up all of your resources. We don't know what was playing in the background BUT it wouldn't have been unheard of to have that poor processor working itself to death. Lol.
Could that drive play CD's ?
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This is a new player, this player also worked in another computer
You didn't say - is this drive internal OR external ? If it's an external, what type of USB connection do you have (very important question, that -) If you don't have a 2.0 USB connection, stop right there and get an external card so that you can boost yout transfer speed -.
Let's check that shall we and report back so we can decide upon our nexr step -
Cheers,
Pete
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sjg1999xp
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10. November 2004 @ 18:05 |
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Pete once again, you are the man :). I went to msconfig, startup and "disable all, apply, OK,OK to reboot liek you said and it is working better now but still stutters a little bit, is there any additional things I can do? Yes I can play regular cd's and this is an internal burner.So I am guessing that I will have to to msconfig, startup and "disable all, apply, OK,OK to reboot eveytime I restart my pc? I thank you again as always you are a great help...Steve G.
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sjg1999xp
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10. November 2004 @ 18:36 |
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Actually Pete, now is is studdering again when I play any movie :(
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ScubaPete
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11. November 2004 @ 15:09 |
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Hi there Steve,
No Good Guy, you don't have to "Dis-able all" everytime - All that did is to turn off programs that were always saying, "Me first, NO, me first". when every you booted up. All your proggys will work fine it's just that they'll take a second or two to startup -
I'm thinking it's your RAM that's causing the trouble. Though your processor isn't really setup for today's work with a bit more RAM,about 512MB you would see a difference and things would work better. If a new PC is out of the question, check out if an over-drive chip is available for your processor.
As far as what else can you do - turn off anything that running that you don't need to free up more resources. Right-click your task bar and check processess under task manager to see if there is anything you can "end" every little bit will help -
Cheers,
Pete
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sjg1999xp
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15. November 2004 @ 11:53 |
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Hey, I tried to upgrade to 512 but my mother board only went uo to 328 of memory and I put in 2 good 256 chips. I am still getting studdering, there are alot of processes running but I am unsure which ones I can end without messing up something on my PC :). Thanks Steve G.
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ScubaPete
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15. November 2004 @ 14:36 |
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Steve,
What is your PC's OS ?
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sjg1999xp
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15. November 2004 @ 15:22 |
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I formatted my hard drive and put windows xp professional on it. This is an extra PC that I had at my house and brought it into work just to burn regular cd's and watch dvd's, there is nothing else even loaded on this PC. Thanks again Pete, Steve G.
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ScubaPete
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15. November 2004 @ 16:10 |
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but I am unsure which ones I can end without messing up something on my PC :)
msconfig, Startup tab, Disable all, Apply, OK, OK to reboot. Now everything you shut off will be shut off.
BTW, what type of IDE cable are you using, 40-pin OR 80-pin ?
Pete
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sjg1999xp
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16. November 2004 @ 04:44 |
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Thanks Pete, I am using a 40 pin, is it possible if I put an older OS on my PC that it might free up some resources. It is funny, now the dvd's are playing but it seems like it is hit or miss when playing a dvd whether a burned copy or original. Thanks Steve
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ScubaPete
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16. November 2004 @ 12:52 |
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Okie Dokie Steve, let's change that IDE cable to an 80-pin connector - that should help -
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is it possible if I put an older OS on my PC that it might free up some resources
You have me lost there - Just what are you talking about ?
What OS are you running now ?
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sjg1999xp
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16. November 2004 @ 13:03 |
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Sorry pete, I meant if I used an older OS instead of using xp prosessional thta I have insatlled now woule that possible free up my PC to play the dvd's. Also, I am usure what you mean, if the cable is a 40 pin cable how do I get an 80 pin to work? Thanks
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ScubaPete
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16. November 2004 @ 13:34 |
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how do I get an 80 pin to work?
On that MB we don't -
No, we don't want to go to a poorer OS. That's what I didn't understand -
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sjg1999xp
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16. November 2004 @ 17:59 |
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Pete so I guess I am staying with the 40 pin, I am unfamiliar with this that is why I am asking. Thanks
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sjg1999xp
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17. November 2004 @ 19:44 |
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Sorry for asking Pete, can I upgarde to 80 pin and how, all dvd's are shaky again even after diaabling all in the startup
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17. November 2004 @ 20:33 |
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If you dont't mind...
This sounds more like a video card problem than anything else.. What type of video card do you have installed and do you have the latest drivers installed for it. Also latest version of Direct X. Also Find out what motherboard you have and install the newest AGP Drivers...
This should solve your problems... I hope anyway's
:-)
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sjg1999xp
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18. November 2004 @ 04:33 |
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Thanks but still no luck Pete, I am going to just try another video card because the motherboard I have had the build in video card and maybe is just old. Steve G.
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ScubaPete
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18. November 2004 @ 17:21 |
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Sorry Steve,
I don't do hardware so I had to ask Neph -
Take out the 40 wire IDE cable and just put in an 80-pin - It has 40 pins but is configured with 2 wires per pin instead of 1 wire per pin.
When "they say" a 40-pin cable - the term is correct.
When "they say" a 80-pin cable - it's a misnomer and correctly s/b called an 80-wire cable BUT nobody says it that way.
ANYWAY, get an 80-pin IDE cable (80 wires). It handles the transfer much better and should improve your backup work. (Far cheaper that doing a M/B and all that would entail) S/B somewhere around a few $$ at Radio Shack -
Cheers my friend (truly sorry about the mix up)
Pete
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sjg1999xp
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18. November 2004 @ 18:26 |
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No problem Pete I really appreciate all the help you have given me, I will go to radio shack tomorrow and pick an 80 pin up. Thanks again, Steve
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sjg1999xp
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20. November 2004 @ 05:22 |
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Hey, I installed a 40 pin (80 conductor) cable and I am stilll getting the same results with also disabling all at the startup, I think I am gonna see if I have an extra video card laying around but it seems that when I am running a dvd, the perfromance spikes up to 100% when I monitor it. Thanks Steve G.
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ScubaPete
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20. November 2004 @ 16:40 |
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I am stilll getting the same results
OK, let's work on the software that effects your burning (By the time we're done, your PC should Huum like a V8 )
There are some things we should check as they have a direct influence over how our drive behaves -
1. Let's check for up-to-date Firmware for your burner.
"OK, so what is this "Firmware" garbage?" Fair question. Firmware is a "tutor" who's job it is to "introduce" all the different kinds of media to your burner and to tell your burner a little bit about it. What type of media it is and at what speed to burn it. As new media in introduced OR, as the Mfgrs of your burner find new ways to use it, new Firmware updates come out to "school" your burner, keeping it up-to-date.
At the bottom of the page look for "What's my firmware? - Try this little tool I found," Download this tool and check out your Firmware's health (up-to-date wise). You can probably get a current upgrade there also ?
http://flashman.rpc-1.com/
Firmware page -
http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_all.php
Firmware, You can't be without it -
Now we need to see if we have a working ASPI Layer.
"Yea right, and ASPI stands for Another Stupid Piece of Insanity, right ?" No, not quite, it stands for "Advanced SCSI Programming Interface". "Well that tells me nothing, what's it do ?" That's a much easier question to answer. It is kind of a "translator" allowing your software to talk your hardware in a manner that your hardware will understand. Let's imagine an Earthman trying to talk to a rock. Now, think of a sledgehammer as being the interface. With the interface in play, the Earthman can tell the rock to disperse into gravel no matter what planet the rock is from, OK ? Good, let's see if we have a sledgehammer ?
2. Check for your ASPI Layer. If one isn't present, we'll need to get one and reinstall it, then reboot our PC to allow it to "settle in".
ASPI Checker -
http://www.adaptec.com/worldwide/support/driverdetail.jsp?cat=%2fProduct%2fEZ-SCSI_5.0&filekey=aspichk.exe&sess=no
Force 1.8 ASPI Layer -
http://forceaspi18.w.interia.pl/
If you've found you need an ASPI layer OR would like some additional information about it - here you go ?
http://cd-rw.org/articles/archive/aspisetup.cfm
Finally, we need to check your DMA. "Ooohh, no you're not ! Only my husband or my Doctor checks my "D", "M" . . whatever . . ." No, no, it's OK, DMA stands for "Direct Memory Access" transfer mode OR as we say in the computer field, it's a really, fast way to move stuff. Many PC's today are using UDMA or "Ultra Direct Memory Access transfer mode, or as we like to call it, a really super-duper fast way to move stuff as opposed to the PIO mode. The PIO or Programmed I/O mode, is a technique whereby the system CPU and support hardware directly control the transfer of data between the system and the hard disk since shortly after the beginning of PC's up until the mid-1990's. So we want DMA (fast) more than we PIO (slow).
3. Let's check your Drive's transfer mode. It should be DMA-4, not PIO.
Windows XP downgrades the Ultra DMA transfer mode after receiving six CRC errors and drops it down to the much slower PIO mode.
To enable DMA mode using the Device Manager
1. Open Device Manager
2. Double-click IDE ATA//ATAPI Controllers to display the list of controllers and channels.
3. Right-click the icon for the channel to which your burner is connected and select Properties. Now click the Advanced Settings tab.
4. In the Current Transfer Mode drop-down box, select DMA if available if the current setting says, "PIO Only."
If the drop-down box already says, "DMA if Available" but the current transfer mode is PIO, then the user must "toggle" the settings. That is, change the selection from "DMA if available" to PIO only, and click "OK".
Then repeat the steps above to change the selection to "DMA if available".
OPTION: Right-click the burner and select "Uninstall" and then "OK" all prompts until the PC reboots. Upon rebooting, the PC should "find" your burner and reinstall it setting it by "Default" to DMA.
Lastly, when did you last defrag your Hard Drive (HD) ? If you have to stop and think about the last time you did it, then it's way, way overdue. Here we go, (Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk Defragmenter. When it opens, choose your HD, analyses it to see where we stand then if you need it (you probably will) choose Defragment.).
After you finish doing it now you might want to think about having "Scheduled Tasks" in your Control Panel do it for you on a daily basis.
A fragmented HD not only drastically slows down your system but it can cause all number of things to happen inside your PC, a messed up burn being one of them.
Cheers,
Pete
Now let's see if everything will work together the way we want it to, OK ?
Give it a test run and let us know how you make out -
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20. November 2004 @ 18:29 |
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Did we forget what this thread asked?
From sjg199xp
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I am unable to play original or burned copy of dvd's using power dvd 5. I am using the same program on another PC with the same player which is a Liteon xj-hd1665. This is a new player, this player also worked in another computer. I am using windows Xp professional and I have 256 of ram but this is a intel pentium 3 processor with 801 mhz, could be that be the problem or is there another program that I can use to fix this. Thanks Steve G.
So the problem isn't burning or backing up the disk. So I don't really understand why you are giving the advise you are giving ScubaPete? It seems to me he is burning the disk fine if it plays on other players. I know you usually give very good advise and I value it greatly but I believe you are a little off on this one. His problem is simply playing back the DVD on his computer it seems to play fine everywhere else he try's. So it is either His copy of powerer DVD or his Video card I would suspect it is video card. Try playing the DVD using Windows media player Sjg199xp and see if it plays on there...
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ScubaPete
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22. November 2004 @ 13:17 |
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So very true bbmayo, I should have re-read his original post. I defiantly went off on a tangent. Your assessment looks to be right on the mark. My guess would be his video card also -
Thanks for putting this thread back on track,
Pete
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22. November 2004 @ 14:28 |
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No problem it can happen to the best of us ;-)
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oquela
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22. November 2004 @ 15:20 |
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Some of earlier Pentium III/AMD boards had shared 8 or 16 MB built-in video adapter. Also, any spyware tends to really slow down the processor; did you try checking for this yet?
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