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please please please please please help... please
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slangyung
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6. August 2006 @ 17:29 |
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Hello, I remember the good ol days when computer problems were easy to fix, now they're.... impossible to fix... without the help of a team effort.
This is my log for Nero 7.0.8.2 ... Device not available, also, how do i update my firmware (i've read a lot of u mentioning that) ???
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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: 7.0.8.2
Internal Version: 7, 0, 8, 2
(Nero Express)
Recorder: <PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-106D>Version: 1.05 - HA 1 TA 3 - 7.0.8.2
Adapter driver: <USB 2.0> HA 1
Drive buffer : 2000kB
Bus Type : set to ATAPI (3) -> ATAPI, detected: ?
CD-ROM: <LG CD-ROM CRD-8521B>Version: 2.00 - HA 1 TA 0 - 7.0.8.2
Adapter driver: <IDE> HA 1
=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : SAMSUNG SP4002H atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : LG CD-ROM CRD-8521B atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: Off
CdRomPeripheral : HL-DT-ST CD-RW GCE-8400B atapi Port 1 ID 1 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : SCSIVAX DVD/CD-ROM 2.7a Vax347s Port 2 ID 0 DMA: Off
=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
LG CD-ROM CRD-8521B D: CDRom0
HL-DT-ST CD-RW GCE-8400B E: CDRom1
PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-106D F: CDRom3
SCSIVAX DVD/CD-ROM G: CDRom2
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AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 40894464 (0) Byte
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 255MB (261600kB)
Free physical memory: 48MB (49444kB)
Memory in use : 81 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)
6.8.2006
ISO compilation
9:19:28 PM #1 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6423
Iso document burn settings
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Determine maximum speed : FALSE
Simulate : TRUE
Write : FALSE
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 : TRUE
Allow more than 255 characters in path : TRUE
Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE
9:19:28 PM #2 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 531
ReadBuffer-Pipe got 39936KB of Memory
9:19:28 PM #3 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 124
Reader running
9:19:28 PM #4 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 113
Writer F: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-106D running
9:19:28 PM #5 ISO9660GEN -11 File Geniso.cpp, Line 3312
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)
9:19:29 PM #6 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3353
Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media
9:19:29 PM #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 289
Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
Last address to be written: 2229055 (495:20.55, 4353MB)
9:19:29 PM #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 301
Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD)
9:19:29 PM #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2715
Recorder: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-106D, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: SONY16 - D1
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193
9:19:29 PM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 473
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
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9:19:29 PM #11 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 + 2229056 (2229056) = #2229056/495:20.56
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2229056 blocks [F: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-106D]
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9:19:29 PM #12 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1059
Prepare recorder [F: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-106D] for write in CUE-sheet-DAO
DAO infos:
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MCN: ""
TOCType: 0x00; Session Closed, disc fixated
Tracks 1 to 1:
1: TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048/0x00, FilePos 0 0 4565106688, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
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__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep__________
0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00
2229056 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00
9:19:29 PM #13 Text 0 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 39
SPTILockVolume - completed successfully for FCTL_LOCK_VOLUME
9:19:29 PM #14 Text 0 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 84
SPTIDismountVolume - completed successfully for FSCTL_DISMOUNT_VOLUME
9:19:29 PM #15 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1730
Caching of files started
9:19:30 PM #16 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4187
Cache writing successful.
9:19:30 PM #17 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1730
Caching of files completed
9:19:30 PM #18 Phase 32 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1730
Simulation started at 4x (5,540 KB/s)
9:19:35 PM #19 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2707
Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0
9:19:35 PM #20 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2760
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode
9:19:35 PM #21 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2916
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes
9:19:35 PM #22 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8661
---- DVD Structure: Physical Format Information (00h) ----
Media Type: 0, 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: 0 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 ................
9:19:36 PM #23 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1211
21:19:36.468 - F: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-106D : Queue again later
9:19:36 PM #24 SPTI -600 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 290
F: CdRom3: SCSIStatus(x00) WinError(121) NeroError(-600)
Sense Key: 0x00 (KEY_NO_SENSE)
Sense Code: 0x00
Sense Qual: 0x00
CDB Data: 0x2A 00 00 00 03 00 00 00 20 00 00 00
Sense Area: 0x00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
Buffer x066a0000: Len x10000
0x2B 29 38 2C F5 84 A2 75 0B E4 10 29 F4 BF 5B 87
0x9B 84 29 80 A0 A1 DB 47 FA EA 8E B9 85 A8 4C 43
0x01 41 40 29 6E 19 F3 D4 46 47 8F AA A0 F5 5E 18
9:19:36 PM #25 CDR -600 File Writer.cpp, Line 302
Device not available
F: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-106D
9:19:36 PM #26 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228
all writers idle, stopping conversion
9:19:36 PM #27 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 222
conversion idle, stopping reader
9:19:36 PM #28 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 3156
EndDAO: Last written address was 767
9:20:04 PM #29 Phase 34 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1730
Simulation failed at 4x (5,540 KB/s)
Existing drivers:
Registry Keys:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)
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6. August 2006 @ 17:43 |
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Hi slangyung
Looks like the latest firmware for you external drive is 1.08.
http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=1615
That should help the drive recognize and write correctly to the 16x Sony's. Hopefully will take care of the device not available error too.
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CdRomPeripheral : LG CD-ROM CRD-8521B atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: Off
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Probably won't help the burn failure but better to have your drive's in DMA mode. Here's a guide:
http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/260038Quote:
Physical memory : 255MB
Free physical memory: 48MB
Memory in use : 81 %
512mb in memory would be best - add more if you can. In the mean time keep as much free as possible. No multitasking and shut down any unncessary programs.
Try those and let us know how it goes.
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6. August 2006 @ 17:46 |
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Quote:
Recorder: <PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-106D>Version: 1.05
Update firmware to 1.08 from here http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pio/pe/images/portal/cit_3424/7...
Quote:
Physical memory : 255MB (261600kB)
Free physical memory: 48MB (49444kB)
Memory in use : 81 %
It is recommended to have a minimum of 512 meg RAM for burning, dont multitask while burning and consider adding a further 256meg.
Quote:
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 ................
Discs not recognized by burner, firmware update should solve this
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slangyung
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7. August 2006 @ 05:45 |
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Hi, I'm going to try this out, in the meantime God Bless You....
and THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR HELP!!!!!
p.s. I believe it is the fault of spyware that has done this to my burner, because I recently cleaned my pc with several spyware programs and I think I did a windows update somewhere in there too.
Okay, I will try this out and post my results after I come back from work.
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7. August 2006 @ 16:18 |
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@slangyung
No problem
Try this out and let us know how it goes - good, bad or otherwise.
You need keep the pc clean so run spyware, antivirus & firewall.
Getting a worm, virus etc can mess thing up. So best to use some good progs and have them running and updated.
Keep up on the Windows updates - they're always fixing things.
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slangyung
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9. August 2006 @ 07:57 |
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Hi guys, it's me again, I downloaded the firmware today because I was out buying an additional 256 ram from the original seller, but to my luck it doesn't work when i add it right beside the original 256 ram. What it does it when I turn on my computer after I firmly clicked it in is that my monitor doesn't turn on, well it does turn on but it doesn't work (or get the signal, it stays with the orange light, doesn't turn green).
Anyways I downloaded the firmware that Binkie suggested and installed it but again that pesty device not installed comes on. Here's my latest log:
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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: 7.0.8.2
Internal Version: 7, 0, 8, 2
(Nero Express)
Recorder: <PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-106D>Version: 1.08 - HA 1 TA 5 - 7.0.8.2
Adapter driver: <USB 2.0> HA 1
Drive buffer : 2000kB
Bus Type : set to ATAPI (3) -> ATAPI, detected: ?
CD-ROM: <LG CD-ROM CRD-8521B>Version: 2.00 - HA 1 TA 0 - 7.0.8.2
Adapter driver: <IDE> HA 1
=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : SAMSUNG SP4002H atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : LG CD-ROM CRD-8521B atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: Off
CdRomPeripheral : HL-DT-ST CD-RW GCE-8400B atapi Port 1 ID 1 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : SCSIVAX DVD/CD-ROM 2.7a Vax347s Port 2 ID 0 DMA: Off
=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
LG CD-ROM CRD-8521B D: CDRom0
HL-DT-ST CD-RW GCE-8400B E: CDRom1
PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-106D F: CDRom5
SCSIVAX DVD/CD-ROM G: CDRom2
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AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 40894464 (0) Byte
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 255MB (261600kB)
Free physical memory: 49MB (50808kB)
Memory in use : 80 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)
9.8.2006
ISO compilation
11:47:59 AM #1 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6423
Iso document burn settings
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Determine maximum speed : FALSE
Simulate : TRUE
Write : FALSE
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 : TRUE
Allow more than 255 characters in path : TRUE
Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE
11:48:00 AM #2 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 531
ReadBuffer-Pipe got 39936KB of Memory
11:48:00 AM #3 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 124
Reader running
11:48:00 AM #4 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 113
Writer F: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-106D running
11:48:00 AM #5 ISO9660GEN -11 File Geniso.cpp, Line 3312
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)
11:48:00 AM #6 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3353
Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media
11:48:01 AM #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 289
Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
Last address to be written: 2229055 (495:20.55, 4353MB)
11:48:01 AM #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 301
Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD)
11:48:01 AM #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2715
Recorder: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-106D, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: SONY16 - D1
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193
11:48:01 AM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 473
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
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11:48:01 AM #11 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 + 2229056 (2229056) = #2229056/495:20.56
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2229056 blocks [F: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-106D]
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11:48:01 AM #12 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1059
Prepare recorder [F: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-106D] for write in CUE-sheet-DAO
DAO infos:
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MCN: ""
TOCType: 0x00; Session Closed, disc fixated
Tracks 1 to 1:
1: TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048/0x00, FilePos 0 0 4565106688, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
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__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep__________
0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00
2229056 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00
11:48:01 AM #13 Text 0 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 39
SPTILockVolume - completed successfully for FCTL_LOCK_VOLUME
11:48:01 AM #14 Text 0 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 84
SPTIDismountVolume - completed successfully for FSCTL_DISMOUNT_VOLUME
11:48:01 AM #15 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1730
Caching of files started
11:48:01 AM #16 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4187
Cache writing successful.
11:48:01 AM #17 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1730
Caching of files completed
11:48:01 AM #18 Phase 32 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1730
Simulation started at 2x (2,770 KB/s)
11:48:04 AM #19 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2707
Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0
11:48:04 AM #20 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2760
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode
11:48:04 AM #21 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2916
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes
11:48:04 AM #22 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8661
---- DVD Structure: Physical Format Information (00h) ----
Media Type: 0, 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: 0 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 ................
11:48:05 AM #23 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1211
11:48:05.562 - F: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-106D : Queue again later
11:48:16 AM #24 SPTI -600 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 290
F: CdRom5: SCSIStatus(x00) WinError(121) NeroError(-600)
Sense Key: 0x00 (KEY_NO_SENSE)
Sense Code: 0x00
Sense Qual: 0x00
CDB Data: 0x2A 00 00 00 03 00 00 00 20 00 00 00
Sense Area: 0x00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
Buffer x05770000: Len x10000
0x2B 29 38 2C F5 84 A2 75 0B E4 10 29 F4 BF 5B 87
0x9B 84 29 80 A0 A1 DB 47 FA EA 8E B9 85 A8 4C 43
0x01 41 40 29 6E 19 F3 D4 46 47 8F AA A0 F5 5E 18
11:48:16 AM #25 CDR -600 File Writer.cpp, Line 302
Device not available
F: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-106D
11:48:16 AM #26 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228
all writers idle, stopping conversion
11:48:16 AM #27 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 222
conversion idle, stopping reader
11:48:16 AM #28 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 3156
EndDAO: Last written address was 767
11:48:47 AM #29 Phase 34 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1730
Simulation failed at 2x (2,770 KB/s)
Existing drivers:
Registry Keys:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)
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I beliebe the 80% of memory in use is from the Nero program I suppose...
But I hope my problem is fixable, should I download an older Nero??
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9. August 2006 @ 16:34 |
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Hi slangyung
It sounds like the ram may not be compatible or maybe a bad stick.
Check that w/ the shop.
The memory in use - is still high. I don't think it's mostly Nero though. Look in your system tray (bottom right hand corner) and shut down anything there that doesn't need to be running - antivirus, spyware (disconnect from internet 1st), any im's etc.
The Pioneer is an older drive - max burn speed is 4x and last firmware update was from 10/04 so the 16x speed media may be the problem.
But Nero can also be picky (no matter what version) w/ some set up's and external burners.
So here are some other suggestions.
Disconnect the drive from pc and power. Plug back in and if you have another 2.0 usb port - try that one.
Try another burning programing - to see if it's Nero or not.
Depending on what your are trying to burn you can try imgburn 2.0 (free)
http://www.imgburn.com/
Try those and let us know how that goes.
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slangyung
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9. August 2006 @ 21:27 |
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Hi Binkie, thank you so much for your help, all I did was change my USB port and bam, it burnt perfectly. The reason I'm using Nero in particular is because I'm trying to burn Data. Does ImgBurn do the same?
Also I have the yellow windows updater shield in the bottom right section of my taskbar and I'm wondering how to get rid of it. This is because I think once I clicked it and I got some spyware from the update?
Anyways, once again, thank you so much for your help, and may others follow your kind steps.
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9. August 2006 @ 21:49 |
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No problemo slangyung :)
Txs for posting back switching the port fixed it.
Any more questions you know what site come to :)
I think you're pretty safe with the windows update - I have never received any spyware, worms etc from Microsoft updates. Best to keep the all up to date.
Hmm does imgburn do data - they justed added a new feature I'll have to play with and see what I can come up w/ on data.
Happy Burning!
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9. August 2006 @ 22:00 |
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Well, maybe he got WGA.
I wouldn't use Windows Update with things the way they are now. Get Firefox or Opera and use Windizupdate.com. I would discontinue using Internet Explorer for ANY web browsing if you currently use it, and turn off Automatic Updates (or, at least, Automatic Download and Installation - again, avoid thingsl ike Windows Genuine Advantage, etc.)
-Do you believe you own your computer and shouldn't be told what you can run and do? Then say *NO* to Microsoft Vista!
-Since half the questions here involve media problems, here ya go: Only use Verbatim or Taiyo-Yuden discs (get your TYs from Rima.com, not Supermediastore or meritline). Forget the rest, no matter what "brand" they sell under. Always burn at 4x speed regardless of the speed rating of this discs or your drive. If you have burn problems with these then you have to update your drive's firmware. For double-layer discs, only use Verbatim DVD+R DL and burn them at 2.4x speed.
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