I have been burning DVD's for some time now but beginning about 4 days ago I started receiving this "burn failed" error. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling the shrink program and nero but that hasn't helped. I'm not a computer whiz at all and I have no idea what to do. I'm so frustrated that I want to scream! I would be most grateful if someone could help me. Thanks!

Here is the error log:

1A20-0202-0330-1727-0458-7779

Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: -
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.59, size=160016 bytes, created 12/16/2003 8:18:06 PM
Nero version: 6.3.1.17 (Nero Express)
Recorder: <PHILIPS DVD+-RW DVD8801> Version: 2D06 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.3.1.17
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : via Inquiry data (1) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI
Connected to MMC as unknown drive with class-nr : 11
Drive is autodetected - recorder class: DVD+R9 DL recorder
CD-ROM: <PHILIPS DVD+-RW DVD8801 >Version: 2D06 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.3.1.17
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : HDS728080PLAT20 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : PHILIPS DVD+-RW DVD8801 atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
PHILIPS DVD+-RW DVD8801 E: CDRom0
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 74448896 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 509MB (522224kB)
Free physical memory: 88MB (90244kB)
Memory in use : 82 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Static Write Speed Table: 0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

3.6.2006
UDF/ISO compilation
10:10:25 AM #1 Phase 112 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1845
DVD-Video files reallocation started

10:10:25 AM #2 Phase 114 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1845
DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified)

10:10:25 AM #3 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6065
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 :FALSE
Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : FALSE
Allow more than 255 characters in path : FALSE
Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE

10:10:25 AM #4 Phase 111 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1845
DVD-Video files sorted

10:10:25 AM #5 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 118
Reader running

10:10:25 AM #6 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 124
Writer PHILIPS DVD+-RW DVD8801 running

10:10:25 AM #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3899
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

10:10:25 AM #8 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3899
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

10:10:25 AM #9 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3172
Turn on Disc-at-once, using DVD media

10:10:26 AM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 245
Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
Last address to be written: 2286143 (508:01.68, 4465MB)

10:10:26 AM #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 257
Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD)

10:10:26 AM #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2137
Recorder: PHILIPS DVD+-RW DVD8801, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: AML -
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193

10:10:26 AM #13 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 418
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

10:10:26 AM #14 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 813
Setup items (after recorder preparation)
0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 (CTransferItem)
2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
original disc pos #0 + 2286144 (2286144) = #2286144/508:1.69
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2286144 blocks [PHILIPS DVD+-RW DVD8801 ]
--------------------------------------------------------------

10:10:26 AM #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 984
Prepare recorder [PHILIPS DVD+-RW DVD8801 ] 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 4682022912, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_RecDep_|_CtrlAdr_
0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41
0 | 1 | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41
2286144 | lead-out | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41

10:10:26 AM #16 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1845
Caching of files started

10:10:26 AM #17 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4182
Cache writing successful.

10:10:26 AM #18 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1845
Caching of files completed

10:10:26 AM #19 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1845
Burn process started at 4x (5,540 KB/s)

10:10:26 AM #20 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2344
Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0

10:10:26 AM #21 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1703
Set remaining time: 14:10,285 (850285ms) -> OK

10:10:26 AM #22 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 1879
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode

10:10:26 AM #23 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 20405
Set BUFE: supported -> ON

10:10:26 AM #24 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2020
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

10:10:26 AM #25 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8128
---- 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: <not specified> (F 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
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 ................

10:10:45 AM #26 SCSI -1015 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1442
SCSI Exec, HA 1, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x062C0000
Status: 0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR)
HA-Status 0x00 (0x00, OK)
TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND)
Sense Key: 0x03 (KEY_MEDIUM_ERROR)
Sense Code: 0x73
Sense Qual: 0x02
CDB Data: 0x2A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00
Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x03 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x12
0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x73 0x02

10:10:45 AM #27 CDR -1015 File Writer.cpp, Line 304
Calibration area full

10:10:46 AM #28 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 229
all writers idle, stopping conversion

10:10:46 AM #29 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 223
conversion idle, stopping reader

10:10:46 AM #30 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2256
EndDAO: Last written address was -1

10:10:46 AM #31 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1703
Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK

10:10:46 AM #32 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1703
Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK

10:10:46 AM #33 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1845
Burn process failed at 4x (5,540 KB/s)


Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\ADPU160M.SYS': Ver=v3.60a (Lab01_N(johnstra).010529-2218), size=101888 bytes, created 8/17/2001 3:07:32 PM
File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.03.32a, size=20640 bytes, created 4/25/2005 3:03:00 AM (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K)
File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), size=95360 bytes, created 8/3/2004 11:59:44 PM (Adapter driver for rec)

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

First Edit your post and REMOVE your Nero license # from it !!!!!

Usually a working writer fails (if no media change) from HDD,Cache,temp file clutter, newly installed Software coflicts and too many running processes.

So clean up your HDD, Clean the heads on your Writer and continue with the troubleshooting . Also while you at it connfirm in Nero's infotool that the ASPI layers( 2) are not corrupted.

are you using the same media or have you recently changed media? the most common cause of bad burns is bad media. another possibility is that since you are obviously backing up Movies and using a DEAD, OUT OF DATE program to do it with. Shrink WAS a great program. but it's development was stopped TWO years ago. so the most likely reason for y9our problems is that shrink cannot handle some new forms of protection that have been used since shrink stopped being developed.

And of course you are burning movies for your own personal backing up purposes as techspot doesn't condone piracy of any type!

it could be the actual media fault