cd burning issue

Ok I'm cancelling power supply because they both actually burn/read dvd and
read cd/ but not burn cd (data/audio). This then lends itself to either both
have dirty cd lasers or both not working, which again is strange for both to
fail together, but not impossible I suppose.

The firmware is the latest 2008 but not sure about most adequate.

They both have separate power supply connectors although being fed from the
same unit, so maybe weak feed, but not loose connection cause one should
work.

I was halfway through my CD-R stack when this occurred, but I did burn audio
to them on another similar machine later, which I then cancelled out the
quality of them being the culprit.

So as a last ditch before opening the tower, I'm off to get another batch of
CD-R's (different make of course) and a new lens cleaner.
It could be that the CD-R's where a bad batch that started halfway through
my spindle??

I'm no sherlock, but here's to hoping...)
 >> Stay informed about: cd burning issue 

Well cleaned both lasers and tried new cd-r's but again no joy. I'd read a
lot of people had succuess by disabling IMAPI service but unforyunately not
for me. Any how thanks to all who replied, I suppose I'll have tpo pull the
drives, but for now I've left some info below incase someone stumbles accros
this post and it helps them.

Once again thanks and watch this space.

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Power Calibration is controlled by the recorder.

Before any write operation, all recorders must do a 15 step power test to
determine the optimum power for writing to the CD; this is called "Optimum
Power Calibration"(OPC). During the write, it continues to do this test to
get the best write throughout the whole CD; this is called "Running Optimum
Power Calibration" (ROPC).
This whole process is controlled by the recorder, though initiated by
programs such as Nero. There is an area on the inner part of the CD for the
test and test data info to be stored. You can use this area up to 999 times.

If you receive the "Power calibration error" or "Power calibration area is
(amost) full" error message, the cause will be either poor media, poor
power, or a defective recorder.

Please try the following solutions:

Update the firmware of your recorder. Please check the manufacturer's
website for the latest version.
Try another brand of CD-R or CD-RW media.
Try different power connectors, and for recorders, do not share power with
other devices. It needs its own power connector. If the error occurs with an
external recorder, the power source in the chassis could be the cause. As a
test, try to take the recorder out of the external chassis and connect it
internal.
Try different configurations, such as taking the CD-ROM to the primary IDE
bus as slave and have only the recorder connected to the secondary IDE bus
as master.
Send the recorder in for service.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Good Descriptive Advice

You may receive the Power Calibration Error using Nero and Roxio CD Burner
or any other software the same troubleshooting methods should be used.

The Power Calibration error is also known to happen with internal and
external CD DVD Burners and the below information should help resolve the
error message.

Power Calibration Error Explained

Each time a CD Burner is setup for a CD Burning session the burner hardware
will perform a 15 step power test to determine the OPC for a Blank Media
Disc, OPC meaning Optimum Power Calibration.

This test also takes place during the CD Burning process so the CD Burner
can determine the best burn speed and method for the disc; this test is
called 'Running Optimum Power Calibration'.

Although the test is performed by the hardware of the CD Burner, the device
initializes the CD Burning Software for the test to take place. This is one
reason why your software may report the "Power Calibration Error" or
"Calibration Error Full".

Causes of Power Calibration Errors

With Power Calibration errors they can be caused by different factors and
sometimes difficult to locate, especially if the errors are at random. Below
are the known factors that will cause the Power Calibration Errors and how
to check each factor, it is important that each point is considered if
wanting to get to the bottom of the error.

Blank Media Discs

Power Calibration Errors can occur when OPC or ROPC tests for the media disc
so the condition of the disc, brand of disc and even the firmware for the CD
Burner can be the cause for the errors occurring. Test the drive with more
than one disc (650MB only) and even a different brand, for more assisting on
testing discs please see Blank Media Disc Help.

Although the Firmware of CD Burners is physically burned onto a chip inside
the device it is software based and also determines how a CD Burner reads a
disc. It's always recommended to update the Firmware for a CD Burner when
the drive has problems reading media discs.

Power Consumption

A device such as a CD Burners can have different problems if there is a
power consumption issue with the system and the Power Calibration Error is
just one of those problems. If using either an internal or external CD
Burner make sure to disconnect all other devices, except the hard drive and
Burner, before attempting to burn a disc. Double check all cables for any
faults and if possible test with a 2nd Data Cable. It is also advisable to
disconnect the power connection for the CD Burner and test with a spare
connector.

Dust Accumulating

Dust accumulates on electrical devices such as PCs at a high rate and its
very common for CD Burners to become faulty because of this dust with the
Power Calibration Errors being a tell tale sign. The rubber lip located
around the drawer of the CD Burner, usually inside of the drive, is to
protect the inner workings of the device from dust. Power Calibration Errors
caused by dust can still simply be fixed by using a can of compressed air,
specifically designed for using on PCs. It may also be useful to test with a
CD Cleaner Kit as a last resort.

It is also advisable to test the CD Burner on another PC, if possible, to
see if the Power Calibration Errors occur - if so replace the drive.
 >> Stay informed about: cd burning issue 

Good luck. Once you learn what the culprit is, please share the
information withus.


p.mc wrote:
> Well cleaned both lasers and tried new cd-r's but again no joy. I'd
> read a lot of people had succuess by disabling IMAPI service but
> unforyunately not for me. Any how thanks to all who replied, I
> suppose I'll have tpo pull the drives, but for now I've left some
> info below incase someone stumbles accros this post and it helps them.
>
> Once again thanks and watch this space.
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------
>
> Power Calibration is controlled by the recorder.
>
> Before any write operation, all recorders must do a 15 step power
> test to determine the optimum power for writing to the CD; this is
> called "Optimum Power Calibration"(OPC). During the write, it
> continues to do this test to get the best write throughout the whole
> CD; this is called "Running Optimum Power Calibration" (ROPC).
> This whole process is controlled by the recorder, though initiated by
> programs such as Nero. There is an area on the inner part of the CD
> for the test and test data info to be stored. You can use this area
> up to 999 times.
> If you receive the "Power calibration error" or "Power calibration
> area is (amost) full" error message, the cause will be either poor
> media, poor power, or a defective recorder.
>
> Please try the following solutions:
>
> Update the firmware of your recorder. Please check the manufacturer's
> website for the latest version.
> Try another brand of CD-R or CD-RW media.
> Try different power connectors, and for recorders, do not share power
> with other devices. It needs its own power connector. If the error
> occurs with an external recorder, the power source in the chassis
> could be the cause. As a test, try to take the recorder out of the
> external chassis and connect it internal.
> Try different configurations, such as taking the CD-ROM to the
> primary IDE bus as slave and have only the recorder connected to the
> secondary IDE bus as master.
> Send the recorder in for service.
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Good Descriptive Advice
>
> You may receive the Power Calibration Error using Nero and Roxio CD
> Burner or any other software the same troubleshooting methods should
> be used.
> The Power Calibration error is also known to happen with internal and
> external CD DVD Burners and the below information should help resolve
> the error message.
>
> Power Calibration Error Explained
>
> Each time a CD Burner is setup for a CD Burning session the burner
> hardware will perform a 15 step power test to determine the OPC for a
> Blank Media Disc, OPC meaning Optimum Power Calibration.
>
> This test also takes place during the CD Burning process so the CD
> Burner can determine the best burn speed and method for the disc;
> this test is called 'Running Optimum Power Calibration'.
>
> Although the test is performed by the hardware of the CD Burner, the
> device initializes the CD Burning Software for the test to take
> place. This is one reason why your software may report the "Power
> Calibration Error" or "Calibration Error Full".
>
> Causes of Power Calibration Errors
>
> With Power Calibration errors they can be caused by different factors
> and sometimes difficult to locate, especially if the errors are at
> random. Below are the known factors that will cause the Power
> Calibration Errors and how to check each factor, it is important that
> each point is considered if wanting to get to the bottom of the error.
>
> Blank Media Discs
>
> Power Calibration Errors can occur when OPC or ROPC tests for the
> media disc so the condition of the disc, brand of disc and even the
> firmware for the CD Burner can be the cause for the errors occurring.
> Test the drive with more than one disc (650MB only) and even a
> different brand, for more assisting on testing discs please see Blank
> Media Disc Help.
> Although the Firmware of CD Burners is physically burned onto a chip
> inside the device it is software based and also determines how a CD
> Burner reads a disc. It's always recommended to update the Firmware
> for a CD Burner when the drive has problems reading media discs.
>
> Power Consumption
>
> A device such as a CD Burners can have different problems if there is
> a power consumption issue with the system and the Power Calibration
> Error is just one of those problems. If using either an internal or
> external CD Burner make sure to disconnect all other devices, except
> the hard drive and Burner, before attempting to burn a disc. Double
> check all cables for any faults and if possible test with a 2nd Data
> Cable. It is also advisable to disconnect the power connection for
> the CD Burner and test with a spare connector.
>
> Dust Accumulating
>
> Dust accumulates on electrical devices such as PCs at a high rate and
> its very common for CD Burners to become faulty because of this dust
> with the Power Calibration Errors being a tell tale sign. The rubber
> lip located around the drawer of the CD Burner, usually inside of the
> drive, is to protect the inner workings of the device from dust.
> Power Calibration Errors caused by dust can still simply be fixed by
> using a can of compressed air, specifically designed for using on
> PCs. It may also be useful to test with a CD Cleaner Kit as a last
> resort.
> It is also advisable to test the CD Burner on another PC, if
> possible, to see if the Power Calibration Errors occur - if so
> replace the drive.
>
>
> "p.mc" wrote in message

>> Ok I'm cancelling power supply because they both actually burn/read
>> dvd and read cd/ but not burn cd (data/audio). This then lends
>> itself to either both have dirty cd lasers or both not working,
>> which again is strange for both to fail together, but not impossible
>> I suppose. The firmware is the latest 2008 but not sure about most
>> adequate.
>>
>> They both have separate power supply connectors although being fed
>> from the same unit, so maybe weak feed, but not loose connection
>> cause one should work.
>>
>> I was halfway through my CD-R stack when this occurred, but I did
>> burn audio to them on another similar machine later, which I then
>> cancelled out the quality of them being the culprit.
>>
>> So as a last ditch before opening the tower, I'm off to get another
>> batch of CD-R's (different make of course) and a new lens cleaner.
>> It could be that the CD-R's where a bad batch that started halfway
>> through my spindle??
>>
>> I'm no sherlock, but here's to hoping...)
>> --
>>
>>
>> Regards
>> p.mc
>>
>>
>> "Ronaldo" wrote in message
>
>>> There is no question now that the problem physical and not
>>> virtual... is may
>>> be due to faulty hardware or low quality media. Hardware could be;
>>> weak power supply, dirty laser lens (it takes very little dust to
>>> affect it)...
>>> or it could be a combination of the possible causes... if for
>>> example the laser
>>> lens was a little dusty resulting in a little lower than normal
>>> laser intensity.. if the power supply were just a little low on
>>> power, and if the
>>> media were of low quality, the combination of all three or just two
>>> of the
>>> possible causes, could result in the same problem.
>>>
>>> I also read somewhere that a more adequate firmware could improve
>>> the laser
>>> intensity and manage to burn the same media it could not burn
>>> before, so you
>>> may want to update the device drivers.
>>>
>>> The question remains of why the two devices at the same time?.. the
>>> cause could be a common one, one that affects both devices... and
>>> it would apply
>>> to a weak power source or low quality media, and not necessarily to
>>> the laser lens, which would be the least desired cause.
>>>
>>> Check the comments here.
>>> [URL="http://www.cdrom-guide.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-276095.html"]http://www.cdrom-guide.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-276095.html[/URL]
>>>
>>>
>>> ---------------------------------------
>>> "p.mc" wrote in message
>>>
>>>>> Sorry I thought I'd answerd that, the cd/dvd drive's are currently
>>>>> transfering in Ultra DMA mode 4.
>>>>>
>>>>> everest report
>>>>> Active UDMA Transfer Mode UDMA 6 (ATA-133)
>>>>> Max. UDMA Transfer Mode UDMA 6 (ATA-133)
>>>>>
>>>>> So I don't need to amend registry?
>>>>> --
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Regards
>>>>> p.mc
>>>>> "Ronaldo" wrote in message
>>>>
>>>>>> Ok, so according to your hardware information, the Primary IDE
>>>>>> Channel is
>>>>>> probably capable of UDMA Transfer mode 6 and it is working at
>>>>>> UDMA4,..
>>>>>> the
>>>>>> CD/DVD drives are capable of UDMA Transfer Mode 4 and are
>>>>>> working at what
>>>>>> mode.....?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The most practical way to know some answers and see if the
>>>>>> registry edition
>>>>>> is necessary, is to install Everest Home Edition... once you
>>>>>> install it,
>>>>>> look under Storage\ATA... you will see two lines that say "Max.
>>>>>> UDMA Transfer Mode" and another that says "Active UDMA transfer
>>>>>> mode"... if
>>>>>> both
>>>>>> Max, and Active don't match, you'll need to apply the registry
>>>>>> edition...
>>>>>> this is to improve the transfer rate on the Hard Drive, for the
>>>>>> CD/DVD drives, Everest may not provide the necessary information
>>>>>> but the Secondary
>>>>>> IDE Channel is probably working at UDMA4 the same as the HD... I
>>>>>> repeat,
>>>>>> this may not be the solution to the burning problem but it may
>>>>>> help at some
>>>>>> level of data transfer which to my knowledge is a problem that
>>>>>> affects optical drives with writing problems and errors.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -----------------------------------------
>>>>>> "p.mc" wrote in message
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Ultra DMA mode 4 is low for your hardware, to get the best data
>>>>>>>> transfer
>>>>>>>> rate apply the registry fix described in the KB247951 article
>>>>>>>> and it should reach 6 on the primary IDE Channel... the
>>>>>>>> secondary channel may
>>>>>>>> not go above mode 2 or 3 but that is normal for optical
>>>>>>>> drives. The article is dated August 2005 and doesn't have the
>>>>>>>> updated information,
>>>>>>>> it
>>>>>>>> says to create a REG_DWORD value named "EnableUDMA66" but you
>>>>>>>> should probably name it "EnableUDMA133" and restart to see if
>>>>>>>> it reaches transfer rate of 6, if it doesn't, rename it
>>>>>>>> "EnableUDMA100" and see if
>>>>>>>> it reaches mode 5. If it is still at mode 4, leave the value
>>>>>>>> named as
>>>>>>>> Enable UDMA66 or delete it.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> [URL="http://support.microsoft.com/kb/247951"]http://support.microsoft.com/kb/247951[/URL]
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> -----------------------------------------
>>>>>>>> "p.mc" wrote in message
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> How is your harddrive on available space?
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Have you made any virtual memory changes? (50% over RAM for
>>>>>>>>>> minimum
>>>>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>>>>> 300% for maximum)
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Have you tried uninstalling the Secondary IDE Channel, the
>>>>>>>>>> restarting?
>>>>>>>>>> Right click My Computer\Manage\Device Manager\right click ID
>>>>>>>>>> Channel,
>>>>>>>>>> Uninstall
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> The IDE Digital cable, is it an 80 strand?
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> What UDMA mode is it running on... five, six?
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Sorry but this is all I can think of... the problem seems
>>>>>>>>>> very uncommon
>>>>>>>>>> and since it affects both drives on the same function, I
>>>>>>>>>> can't help
>>>>>>>>>> but
>>>>>>>>>> suspect it is related to power wiring or supply or bad
>>>>>>>>>> digital wiring..
>>>>>>>>>> a
>>>>>>>>>> bad IDE digital cable would affect both drives on the same
>>>>>>>>>> functions,
>>>>>>>>>> low
>>>>>>>>>> power would also come up short when it came to burning, so
>>>>>>>>>> you may have
>>>>>>>>>> to open the box as last hope.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> -----------------------------------------
>>>>>>>>>> "p.mc" wrote in message
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Update
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Error correction (PJG's post) wasn't checked so tried that,
>>>>>>>>>>> but to
>>>>>>>>>>> no
>>>>>>>>>>> avail.
>>>>>>>>>>> Tried kelly's Korner link...No joy.
>>>>>>>>>>> I've been juggling "Enable CD Recording on this drive" on
>>>>>>>>>>> both drives
>>>>>>>>>>> just
>>>>>>>>>>> to make sure one wasn't faulty.
>>>>>>>>>>> Flashed Bios.
>>>>>>>>>>> Updated Nvidia chipset.
>>>>>>>>>>> Uninstalled both optical drives and let windows load em
>>>>>>>>>>> back. Uninstalled I-tunes Ver 8 (Trying anything)
>>>>>>>>>>> Changed from DMA to PIO and back.
>>>>>>>>>>> Made sure IMAPI (or was it ATAPI?) runs automatically in
>>>>>>>>>>> services.
>>>>>>>>>>> Googled intensly and found others with same issue different
>>>>>>>>>>> drives
>>>>>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>>>>>> systems but no real fix.
>>>>>>>>>>> Insatalled logitechs ASPI layer ( early Version, as stated
>>>>>>>>>>> "More stable")
>>>>>>>>>>> and checked with ASPI checker.
>>>>>>>>>>> Changed WMP from 9 to 11.
>>>>>>>>>>> Removed KB929399 (read somewhere gave probs) no joy re-
>>>>>>>>>>> installed fix.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Don't really want to get into opening up and checking
>>>>>>>>>>> cables & power
>>>>>>>>>>> supplies if possible due to unlikely
>>>>>>>>>>> event of both drives failing simultaneously.
>>>>>>>>>>> I can burn/read dvd data on both drives, read on both CD
>>>>>>>>>>> drives but
>>>>>>>>>>> not
>>>>>>>>>>> burn CD data.
>>>>>>>>>>> But still none the wiser.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> I don't know what else I can try...Anything I've missed?
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Regards
>>>>>>>>>>> p.mc
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> "Ronaldo" wrote in message
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Fix is on Line 23. Allow or Disable CD Burn Options
>>>>>>>>>>>> [URL="http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm"]http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm[/URL]
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> ----------------------------------
>>>>>>>>>>>> "Ronaldo" wrote in message
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> If the Recording tab isn't available, find the registry
>>>>>>>>>>>>> fix here.
>>>>>>>>>>>>> [URL="http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm"]http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm[/URL]
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> ------------------
>>>>>>>>>>>>> "p.mc" wrote in message
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi all
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> winxp pro SP3
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Loadsa ram
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> dual core
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> **2 X lite on dvdrw LH-20A 1H**
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I went to burn a cdr for audio cd using wmp9 and got an
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> error message;
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> "Windows Media Player cannot burn the files to the CD.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Verify that
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> disc is clean and not damaged. If necessary, select a
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> slower recording
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> speed or try a different brand of blank discs."
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> So I complied with that but to no avail. So i tried
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> burning an audio
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> cd
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> within i-tunes, and that failed aswell as Nero. I tried
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> my CD/R
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> discs
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> on
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> another PC without a problem so next I installed WMP 11,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> but still
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> same. Then after more googling I installed aspi files and
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> checked
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> with
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> an
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> aspi checker and they were installed properly and no
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> probs were
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> reported,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I also loaded the latest firmware for the 2 optical
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> drives but still
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> same issue.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Now my heads totally batterd and I can't seem to find an
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> answer.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> can't
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> see it being an issue with the cdr's or the media
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> programs so that
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> just
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> leaves me believing something on my system is corrupted,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> or settings
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> may
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> be wrong somewhere.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Please somebody put me out of my misery. also I changed
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> dma to pio
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> then
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> back and also tried burning at slower speeds and stopping
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> uneeded
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> services.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Regards
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> p.mc
 >> Stay informed about: cd burning issue 

Hi All

Just to let you know, after hanging just one of the drives from an
independant PSU feed then installing the other in a different machine, they
both had the same issue.
So I bouught a Lite-on ext usb drive "DH20A 4P" and that worked fine. I
backed up the eeprom with the eeprom utility straight away also, as I'd read
it's
a must with Lite-on drives.

I wonder if that had any bearing on my original problem? Anyhow having 2
drives of the same make/model/firmware and installed at the same time then
both having the
exact same problem was a real pain, I would've been more accepting of buying
a new drive earlier if just one of them had the fault. Still something
inside tells me there
must be an unknown factor involved here and a probable fix, but I'll just
have to let it go, it was to much of a headache. I can use them for
everything
else except recording cd's though.

Once again "many thanks" to you all.
 >> Stay informed about: cd burning issue 

On Nov 12, 9:36 am, "p.mc" wrote:
> Hi all
>
> winxp pro SP3
> Loadsa ram
> dual core
> **2 X lite on dvdrw LH-20A 1H**
>
> I went to burn a cdr for audio cd using wmp9 and got an error message;
>
> "Windows Media Player cannot burn the files to the CD. Verify that the disc
> is clean and not damaged. If necessary, select a slower recording speed or
> try a different brand of blank discs."
>
> So I complied with that but to no avail. So i tried burning an audio cd
> within i-tunes, and that failed aswell as Nero. I tried my CD/R discs on
> another PC without a problem so next I installed WMP 11, but still the same.
> Then after more googling I installed aspi files and checked with an aspi
> checker and they were installed properly and no probs were reported, I also
> loaded the latest firmware for the 2 optical drives but still the same
> issue.
>
> Now my heads totally batterd and I can't seem to find an answer. I can't see
> it being an issue with the cdr's or the media programs so that just leaves
> me believing something on my system is corrupted, or settings may be wrong
> somewhere.
>
> Please somebody put me out of my misery. also I changed dma to pio then back
> and also tried burning at slower speeds and stopping uneeded services.
>
> --
>
> Regards
> p.mc

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Nora Mc Will
 >> Stay informed about: cd burning issue 

On Nov 12, 9:36 am, "p.mc" wrote:
> Hi all
>
> winxp pro SP3
> Loadsa ram
> dual core
> **2 X lite on dvdrw LH-20A 1H**
>
> I went to burn a cdr for audio cd using wmp9 and got an error message;
>
> "Windows Media Player cannot burn the files to the CD. Verify that the disc
> is clean and not damaged. If necessary, select a slower recording speed or
> try a different brand of blank discs."
>
> So I complied with that but to no avail. So i tried burning an audio cd
> within i-tunes, and that failed aswell as Nero. I tried my CD/R discs on
> another PC without a problem so next I installed WMP 11, but still the same.
> Then after more googling I installed aspi files and checked with an aspi
> checker and they were installed properly and no probs were reported, I also
> loaded the latest firmware for the 2 optical drives but still the same
> issue.
>
> Now my heads totally batterd and I can't seem to find an answer. I can't see
> it being an issue with the cdr's or the media programs so that just leaves
> me believing something on my system is corrupted, or settings may be wrong
> somewhere.
>
> Please somebody put me out of my misery. also I changed dma to pio then back
> and also tried burning at slower speeds and stopping uneeded services.
>
> --
>
> Regards
> p.mc

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Thanks!

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 >> Stay informed about: cd burning issue 

On Nov 12, 7:36 pm, "p.mc" wrote:
> Hi all
>
> winxp pro SP3
> Loadsa ram
> dual core
> **2 X lite on dvdrw LH-20A 1H**
>
> I went to burn a cdr for audio cd using wmp9 and got an error message;
>
> "Windows Media Player cannot burn the files to the CD. Verify that the disc
> is clean and not damaged. If necessary, select a slower recording speed or
> try a different brand of blank discs."
>
> So I complied with that but to no avail. So i tried burning an audio cd
> within i-tunes, and that failed aswell as Nero. I tried my CD/R discs on
> another PC without a problem so next I installed WMP 11, but still the same.
> Then after more googling I installed aspi files and checked with an aspi
> checker and they were installed properly and no probs were reported, I also
> loaded the latest firmware for the 2 optical drives but still the same
> issue.
>
> Now my heads totally batterd and I can't seem to find an answer. I can't see
> it being an issue with the cdr's or the media programs so that just leaves
> me believing something on my system is corrupted, or settings may be wrong
> somewhere.
>
> Please somebody put me out of my misery. also I changed dma to pio then back
> and also tried burning at slower speeds and stopping uneeded services.
>
> --
>
> Regards
> p.mc



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 >> Stay informed about: cd burning issue 

"p.mc" wrote:

> Hi all
>
> winxp pro SP3
> Loadsa ram
> dual core
> **2 X lite on dvdrw LH-20A 1H**
>
> I went to burn a cdr for audio cd using wmp9 and got an error message;
>
> "Windows Media Player cannot burn the files to the CD. Verify that the disc
> is clean and not damaged. If necessary, select a slower recording speed or
> try a different brand of blank discs."
>
> So I complied with that but to no avail. So i tried burning an audio cd
> within i-tunes, and that failed aswell as Nero. I tried my CD/R discs on
> another PC without a problem so next I installed WMP 11, but still the same.
> Then after more googling I installed aspi files and checked with an aspi
> checker and they were installed properly and no probs were reported, I also
> loaded the latest firmware for the 2 optical drives but still the same
> issue.
>
> Now my heads totally batterd and I can't seem to find an answer. I can't see
> it being an issue with the cdr's or the media programs so that just leaves
> me believing something on my system is corrupted, or settings may be wrong
> somewhere.
>
> Please somebody put me out of my misery. also I changed dma to pio then back
> and also tried burning at slower speeds and stopping uneeded services.
>
>
>
> --
>
>
> Regards
> p.mc
>
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: cd burning issue 

Sounds like, if you were having no problems to begin with, that it just
might be a cd/dvd failure. Try with different software first, there's loads
of free cd burning apps you can try. If they all fail, then it might be the
hardware.
 >> Stay informed about: cd burning issue 

Have you looked in device manager to see if the cd/dvd are found. My
daughter had this problem that the device was loading the drivers but unable
to 'find' the device.

I got this answer, tried it and it worked ok
Have you tried deleting upper and lower filters for the device. This page
describes exactly what to do

[URL="http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060/EN-US/"]http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060/EN-US/[/URL]

You can also try;
Locate the cdrom.inf file and "right" click on it, chose install and reboot.
If you have SP2 installed the latest version will be in;
C:\WINDOWS\Servicepackfiles\i386

I found the answer on this page.
[URL="http://www.techspot.com/vb/all/windows/t-29174-DVD-amp-CDROM-drives-suddenly-not-recognized.html"]http://www.techspot.com/vb/all/windows/t-29174-DVD-amp-CDROM-drives-suddenly-not-recognized.html[/URL]
Check reply from 'triton'

You will have to set Windows to show hidden files
[URL="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/...iddenfiles.mspx"]http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/...iddenfiles.mspx[/URL]

"alwaysstickinginshit"
wrote in message
>
>
> "p.mc" wrote:
>
>> Hi all
>>
>> winxp pro SP3
>> Loadsa ram
>> dual core
>> **2 X lite on dvdrw LH-20A 1H**
>>
>> I went to burn a cdr for audio cd using wmp9 and got an error message;
>>
>> "Windows Media Player cannot burn the files to the CD. Verify that the
>> disc
>> is clean and not damaged. If necessary, select a slower recording speed
>> or
>> try a different brand of blank discs."
>>
>> So I complied with that but to no avail. So i tried burning an audio cd
>> within i-tunes, and that failed aswell as Nero. I tried my CD/R discs on
>> another PC without a problem so next I installed WMP 11, but still the
>> same.
>> Then after more googling I installed aspi files and checked with an aspi
>> checker and they were installed properly and no probs were reported, I
>> also
>> loaded the latest firmware for the 2 optical drives but still the same
>> issue.
>>
>> Now my heads totally batterd and I can't seem to find an answer. I can't
>> see
>> it being an issue with the cdr's or the media programs so that just
>> leaves
>> me believing something on my system is corrupted, or settings may be
>> wrong
>> somewhere.
>>
>> Please somebody put me out of my misery. also I changed dma to pio then
>> back
>> and also tried burning at slower speeds and stopping uneeded services.
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>>
>> Regards
>> p.mc
>>
>>
>>
 >> Stay informed about: cd burning issue