Can't burn CDs

[Don Chulo]

Please help!

I'm having serious problems trying to burn CDs.

I've tried setting the IDE controller between DMA and PIO, reinstalling drivers, reinstalling Nero, forced ASPI, closing down other programs, choosing a slower speed but with no joy.

Here's my Nero log:

Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: File 'Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=4.60 (1021), size=45056 bytes, created 10/09/1999 12:06:00
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 26/10/2004 18:35:34
Nero Version: 6.6.0.16
Internal Version: 6, 6, 0, 16b
(Nero Express)
Recorder: <HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4240N>Version: 0111 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.6.0.16
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI
CD-ROM: <HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4240N>Version: 0111 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.6.0.16
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : IC25N040ATCS04-0 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4240N atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4240N D: CDRom0
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 36700160 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 222MB (228336kB)
Free physical memory: 43MB (44760kB)
Memory in use : 80 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

11.9.2005
CD-ROM (ISO)
13:15:58 #1 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6356
Iso document burn settings
------------------------------------------
Determine maximum speed : FALSE
Simulate : FALSE
Write : TRUE
Finalize CD : FALSE
Multisession : TRUE
Multisession type: : Start multisession
Burning mode : TAO
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

13:15:58 #2 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 2948
HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4240N
Buffer underrun protection activated

13:15:58 #3 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 127
Reader running

13:15:58 #4 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 122
Writer HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4240N running

13:15:58 #5 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3309
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

13:15:58 #6 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3233
Turn on Track-At-Once, using CD-R/RW media

13:15:58 #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 270
Last possible write address on media: -151 (954437:10.45)
Last address to be written: 277571 ( 61:42.71)

13:15:58 #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 282
Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD)

13:15:58 #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2483
Recorder: HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4240N;
CDR code: 00 97 32 19; OSJ entry from: Prodisc Technology Inc.
ATIP Data:
Special Info [hex] 1: C0 40 90, 2: 61 20 13 (LI 97:32.19), 3: 00 00 00 (LO 0:00.00)
Additional Info [hex] 1: 00 00 00 (invalid), 2: 00 00 00 (invalid), 3: 00 00 00 (invalid)

13:15:58 #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 448
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

13:15:58 #11 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 + 277572 (277572) = #277572/61:40.72
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 277570 blocks [HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4240N]
--------------------------------------------------------------

13:15:59 #12 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1051
Prepare recorder [HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4240N] for write in TAO
DAO infos:
==========
MCN: ""
TOCType: 0x00; Session Closed, disc not fixated
Tracks 1 to 1:
1: TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048/0x00, FilePos 0 307200 568774656, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep__________
-150 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
-150 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00
277572 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00

13:15:59 #13 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1119
Removed 2 run-out blocks from end of track 1. Length: 277572 -> 277570.

13:15:59 #14 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Caching of files started

13:15:59 #15 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4120
Cache writing successful.

13:15:59 #16 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Caching of files completed

13:15:59 #17 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Burn process started at 24x (3,600 KB/s)

13:15:59 #18 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2654
Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0

13:15:59 #19 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 21708
Set BUFE: Buffer underrun protection -> ON

13:16:55 #20 SCSI -1135 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1434
SCSI Exec, HA 1, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x08C70000
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: 0x0C
Sense Qual: 0x00
CDB Data: 0x2A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x02 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00
Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x03 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A
0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0C 0x00

13:16:55 #21 CDR -1135 File Writer.cpp, Line 311
Write error

13:16:55 #22 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228
all writers idle, stopping conversion

13:16:55 #23 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 222
conversion idle, stopping reader

13:16:56 #24 CDR -201 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 200
Invalid write state
HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4240N\H1 T0

13:16:56 #25 TRANSFER -18 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 200
Could not perform EndTrack

13:16:56 #26 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 16352
<HL-DT-STRW/DVD GCC-4240N> start Close Session

13:16:56 #27 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Burn process failed at 24x (3,600 KB/s)


Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\ADPU160M.SYS': Ver=v3.60a (Lab01_N(johnstra).010529-2218), size=101888 bytes, created 17/08/2001 15:07:32
File 'Drivers\ASPI32.SYS': Ver=4.60 (1021), size=25244 bytes, created 10/09/1999 12:06:00
File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), size=95360 bytes, created 03/08/2004 15:59:44 (Adapter driver for rec)

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


Thanks.

 

[Nodsu]

Try updating the burner firmware?
Install the official ASPI layer from Adaptec.

 

[comp-rebuilder]

Cant Burn Cd's

One of the most common things with CDR Software is by the time you get it and install it they already found issues with the software compatibility Try going to the Manufacturers Site and searching for a Patch.
Your I.D. String shows It is Compatible with your OS and the system But what it is not showing is the version I.D. Chances are the MFR Has an Update or a Patch to cure this Problem If they Dont Try Using something other than the Software you Have Such as NERO Basic Or Some Other Types Of CDR Software One Of them is Bound to work

 

[IronDuke]

CDBurnerXP Pro

Instead of Nero try CDBurnerXP Pro.

 

[SNGX1275]

Can you burn disks through XP's built in cd burning?

 

[Don Chulo]

Thanks for all your replies, I really appreciate it.

Ok, I tried XP's built in CD burning but with no luck. CDBurnerXP Pro didn't work for me either. I then tried Roxio Easy CD Creator, Clone CD and a half dozen other programs but they all seemed to do the same thing, i.e. start the burn process but give up after a minute or so.

As far as Nero goes I checked their site and got all the updates but they don't seem to be doing the trick.

Nodsu, I've got a basic idea of what firmware is but I can't find anything specifically for my laptop (Compaq Evo N1020v). Both HP and Compaq list firmware for download but not specifically for the CD/DVD combo. Should I download the BIOS firmware? I installed the ASPI layer but, again, it wasn't enough to actually get the damn thing to work.

Any other ideas before this sodding thing takes flying lessons?!?

 

[Nodsu]

You need to get the recorder firmware from the drive maker, not HP. You have to figure out who made your DVD recorder (I can see from Nero logs that it is LG GCC-4240N), go to their site (www.lge.com) and get the firmware update from the downloads page.

 

[Don Chulo]

LG and HP were of absolutely no help at all but I did find some firmware for my drive at The Dangerous Brothers website. Alas, that still hasn't solved the problem.

I guess it must be a hardware problem.

 

[Liquidlen]

If you loaded all of those other authoring/writing software you will cause much more trouble.Nero will not get along with them and you will have to remove them comepletely. Nero has a cleaning tool.
You may have to clean and reload Nero also.
After re-install,check nero Info tool to confirm both ASPI layers are installed correctly.
Then do a firmware update.
Turn Windows writing Software Off
Turn CD Autorun Off
DMA needs to then be tested both On?off to see if it causes issues.
Clean the Rom with a Head cleaner.
Have fun and let us know if it is working.

 

[486man]

Try This

Each time I get new dvd rom that copies I new newest fm to get the newer features.

Also NERO needs to be updated as well alot of time even if it came with it.

NERO will copy 99.99999999999 but for that one percent that it cant I get cd clone

 

[ecmekohen]

hi

i have a problem.i can't burn cd with my HL-DT-ST. RW/DVD GCC-4240N.
i can play dvd,music etc only i cant'n burn.I use nero 7 premium and when i
open nero and i press disc info button i see this message

Capacity in use 00:00:00
Available capacity 00:00:00

here is my nero history



5C80001080000000005666878691

Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: File 'Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=4.71 (0002), size=45056 bytes, created 17-07-2002 8:20:56 AM
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 7\Core\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 02-11-2004 13:54:32 PM

NT-SPTI used
Nero Version: 7.0.0.0
Recorder: <HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4240N>Version: D110 - HA 1 TA 0 - 7.0.0.0
Adapter driver: <IDE> HA 1
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ?
CD-ROM: <HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4240N>Version: D110 - HA 1 TA 0 - 7.0.0.0
Adapter driver: <IDE> HA 1

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : HITACHI_DK23CA-30B atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4240N atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: On

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4240N E: CDRom0
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 74448896 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 511MB (523704kB)
Free physical memory: 278MB (284784kB)
Memory in use : 45
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

4.3.2006
CD-ROM (ISO)
14:11:08 PM #1 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6410
Iso document burn settings
------------------------------------------
Determine maximum speed : FALSE
Simulate : FALSE
Write : TRUE
Finalize CD : FALSE
Multisession : TRUE
Multisession type: : Start multisession
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

14:11:08 PM #2 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 525
ReadBuffer-Pipe got 72704KB of Memory

14:11:08 PM #3 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 124
Reader running

14:11:08 PM #4 ISO9660GEN -11 File Geniso.cpp, Line 3304
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

14:11:08 PM #5 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3301
Turn on Disc-At-Once, using CD-R/RW media

14:11:15 PM #6 Phase 40 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1724
Aborted by user

14:11:15 PM #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 277
Last possible write address on media: -1 ( 0:01.74), real: 954437:10.45
Last address to be written: 242603 ( 53:56.53)

14:11:15 PM #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 289
Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD)

14:11:15 PM #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2568
Recorder: HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4240N
Medium not present

14:11:15 PM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 456
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================
Not enough free discspace.
(Medium in drive: CD-R. Medium required by compilation: CD-R/RW.)


Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\ASPI32.SYS': Ver=4.71 (0002), size=16877 bytes, created 17-07-2002 7:53:02 AM
File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.03.32a, size=20640 bytes, created 17-11-2005 17:19:28 PM (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K)

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

====== *** Nero Burning ROM, History File *** ======

what to do now
pls help mee.
thnx

 

[Liquidlen]

I do not see all the correct files for your aspi layer. Check the "infotool "( in Nero )"for "Aspi layer" there are 2 sets that both must be correctly installed Nero aspi which is loaded with the program a" system aspi" which must be installed seperately. If info tool says it is corrupted or not comepletely installed
Do a web search for' Force aspi ' do a little reading, print instructions ,Download the software , and just follow the directions.
It is just a little Command line typing .

 

[ecmekohen]

hi
i'm again
thanks for the email you sent me.you were right because drivers were not installed properly.Now i installed force aspi drivers 4.60 and in Nero ,,info tool '' seems that all are ok (ASPI is instaled and working properly) but again the problem is the same.

here is nero history



5C80001080000000005666878691

Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: File 'Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=4.60 (1021), size=45056 bytes, created 10-09-1999 12:06:00 PM
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 7\Core\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 02-11-2004 13:54:32 PM

NT-SPTI used
Nero Version: 7.0.0.0
Recorder: <HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4240N>Version: E112 - HA 1 TA 0 - 7.0.0.0
Adapter driver: <IDE> HA 1
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ?
CD-ROM: <HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4240N>Version: E112 - HA 1 TA 0 - 7.0.0.0
Adapter driver: <IDE> HA 1

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : HITACHI_DK23CA-30B atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4240N atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: On

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4240N E: CDRom0
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 74448896 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 511MB (523704kB)
Free physical memory: 268MB (274440kB)
Memory in use : 47
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

11.3.2006
CD-ROM (ISO)
1:12:03 AM #1 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6410
Iso document burn settings
------------------------------------------
Determine maximum speed : FALSE
Simulate : FALSE
Write : TRUE
Finalize CD : FALSE
Multisession : TRUE
Multisession type: : Start multisession
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

1:12:03 AM #2 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 525
ReadBuffer-Pipe got 72704KB of Memory

1:12:03 AM #3 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 124
Reader running

1:12:03 AM #4 ISO9660GEN -11 File Geniso.cpp, Line 3304
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

1:12:03 AM #5 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3301
Turn on Disc-At-Once, using CD-R/RW media

1:12:09 AM #6 Phase 40 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1724
Unknown BurnPhase

1:12:09 AM #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 277
Last possible write address on media: -1 ( 0:01.74), real: 954437:10.45
Last address to be written: 242603 ( 53:56.53)

1:12:09 AM #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 289
Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD)

1:12:09 AM #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2568
Recorder: HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4240N
Medium not present

1:12:09 AM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 456
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================
Not enough free discspace.
(Medium in drive: CD-R. Medium required by compilation: CD-R/RW.)


Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\ASPI32.SYS': Ver=4.60 (1021), size=25244 bytes, created 10-09-1999 12:06:00 PM
File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.03.32a, size=20640 bytes, created 17-11-2005 17:19:28 PM (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K)

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

====== *** Nero Burning ROM, History File *** ======

 

[N3051M]

is it a rw or just an r you're trying to burn?
are you able to burn with teh burner previously? windows cd burner works?
tried using a different media type/brand and burned?
firmware/drivers updated for the burner?
make sure no other writing programs exist/disabled on the machine?
recent changes to the pc?

sorry if i stand out as a sore thumb but just need to know what troubleshooting steps you've already done and any other info....

 

[ecmekohen]

hi
my device is cd-rw/dvd and I'm burning before with this cd burner and this problem appeared when i formated laptop
now i can play music,dvd,etc only i can't burn cd.
my laptop is Dell precision m50
combo is hl-dt-st rw/dvd gcc-4240n and cd is RW (memorex)
and i don't know how to test (know)for other writing programs exist/disabled on the machine.
i have tried whith real player,windows media player.nero 6.6 etc and problem is same.

 

[Liquidlen]

Your log file states that there is " not enough free disk space "
You can check in nero>preferences for the temp file that is used for the Cache . I do not know if you have more than 1 partition , but this is one reason to partition a hard drive, so you can be sure 1 drive has free space.
System restore , temp internet file , hibernation and even windows Search take up tons of drive space.
Check out the layout of your machine and see what you can do.
Also did you install Nero " burnrights Plugin" it can makesure Windows security is not stopping a User (limited ) from writing.