CD Writer failure

[iCE]

A bought a LiteOn 32X12X40X CD-RW (LTR-32123S) a few weeks ago and it has been driving me nuts ever since. Most of the time when I try to burn something it comes up with an error. I use Nero 5.5.5.6 that came bundled with the burner. I have tried to burn files from my hard drive, music CDs, and game CDs. Most of the time it comes up with the following error:

Communication failure
Invalid writestate
Could not perform EndTrack
Burn process failed at 12x (1,800 KB/s)

I’ve fiddled around with the IDE cables and put them in different arrangements but I still get the error. I’ve put new IDE cables in to make sure the old ones weren’t faulty – still fail. I took it to a local computer shop to get them to have a look – it burnt like a charm (files from my hard drive, and a few CDs). I took it home and tried a burn and still I get the error! I took it to another computer shop… and it worked fine there aswell! I took it home and tried a burn (exactly the same process that the people at the computer shop used & the same CD-Rs) and it still failed. I am really, really confused here… help please. Could it be that other things connected to my PC like a printer, modem are causing these errors?

Here are some of my specs if you need them:
» AMD Athlon Thunderbird 1.2 GHz
» ASUS A7V mobo
» AOpen HX45 MID Tower ATX
» AOpen FSP300-60BT PSU
» 256 MB PC133 SDRAM
» Quantum Fireball Plus AS 20.5 GB 7200 RPM HDD
» Hercules 3D Prophet II MX
» Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live! Value
» Mitsubishi Diamond View 1770f 17" Monitor
» LiteOn 52X CD-ROM Drive (LTN525)
» LiteOn 32X12X40X CD-RW (LTR-32123S)




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[Mictlantecuhtli]

Originally posted by iCE
I use Nero 5.5.5.6 that came bundled with the burner.

Upgrade Nero. There's 5.5.9.something available, old versions have problems with XP (though you didn't mention which OS, I'm just guessing).
http://www.nero.com/en/index.html#download

 

[iCE]

» I use Windows 98 SE.
» I would not think that the version of NERO would have anything to do with the burner working at both computer shops but not working at home.

 

[StormBringer]

Originally posted by iCE

» I would not think that the version of NERO would have anything to do with the burner working at both computer shops but not working at home.

It working at the shop but not in your own machine would be an even better reason to believe that it could be the software. Upgrade it or Try another burning software, there are several available as demos and some are freeware. It doesn't have to be the best, just something to test it with.

It is also possible that it is a driver conflict. Have you looked in Control Panel to see if there are and (!)or (?) in there?

 

[iCE]

Originally posted by StormBringer


It working at the shop but not in your own machine would be an even better reason to believe that it could be the software.

I didn't just take the burner in, I took the whole tower in!

 

[StormBringer]

Oh, well that is odd isn't it. Maybe the problem is the discs or files you are trying to copy. What did the shops copy to test it?

 

[iCE]

Strange it is indeed. I used the same discs as they used at the shop and I also tried to copy exactly the same data that they copied at the shop (a bunch of downloaded software on my hard drive).

I have tried disconnecting my modem & printer etc to make sure they were not interfering with the CD writer but the error still comes up.

 

[young&wild]

Could it be something wrong with the software configuration? Have you reinstalled the software?

 

[iCE]

Nope, every single configuration is exactly the same as when they tested the burner at the shop. I have reinstalled Nero a few times.

 

[StormBringer]

Ok, there isn't much left. Are you using the same burning settings that they used at the shop? I'm talking about the options you select in Nero. Try using the wizard interface and just put some images or mp3s on a disc to test it.

 

[SuperCheetah]

Maybe you could post your query here:

http://www.liteonit.com.tw/index-english.htm

It does get much action, but MAYBE someone can help you. I just got a Lite-On 40x-12x-48x CD Burner and so far it is working great. I actually burned a 24x disc at 40x in 3 minutes and 8 seconds!!!

A communication error sounds like the laser might not be functioning correctly. You might want to try exchanging burners in the store you go to and see if it burns ok with a different but same model burner. This will indicate whether there is a hardware problem with the burner.

 

[Tarkus]

If the same computer/burner/media work for them but not for you that only leaves operator induced error, RF Interference, a bad batch of media you bought, heat?, or really, really crappy AC power as possible culprits.

 

[iCE]

Woohoo! My CD-RW is now working great! It ended up being the power board that the computer lead was connected to. It is pretty strange considering the power board is designed to supply a ‘clean’ power supply to the computer (as stated on the damn thing!). I haven’t felt this happy in a long time!

 

[PHATMAN5050]

This still doesn't explain why it would work at the shop but not at home. :shrug: ah well, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

 

[iCE]

Originally posted by PHATMAN5050
This still doesn't explain why it would work at the shop but not at home. :shrug: ah well, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

lol er... you do know what a power board is don't you?

The reason why it worked at the shop was because they connected the computer lead straight into a power point unlike me - I connected the computer lead into a power board which was then connected to a power point. The power board mustn’t be very good I guess...

 

[PHATMAN5050]

Yes, i know what a power board is i was just slightly confused and tired at the time, lol.

 

[JackAren]

I hit upon this thread because I have the same problem. I've been burning CD's for a year now, with no problem. Suddenly, a week ago, I started getting exactly the same error, in the middle of the burn process:

Invalid writestate
Could not perform EndTrack
Burn process failed

I am using Nero 5.5.9.9, and Plextor PX-W4012A as a CD burner; Windows 2000.

I'm doubtful that I have a power strip problem - can anyone help?

 

[poertner_1274]

I have gotten this error, when you enable overburning and it runs out of room. Depending on what you are burning it should still work ok, but the end might not. At least the CD's I have made have worked.

The EndTrack is the closing track which wraps everything up. It just can't write that.


BTW :wave: :wave: Welcome to TechSpot :wave: :wave:

 

[jackrobot]

This error occured when I enabled overburning in Nero. I disabled it but the problem did't disappear. Then I tried Wizard mode in Nero and everything went just fine.

Happy burning.