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I am creating a new ISO image with the new read feature of ImBurn 2.2.0, but the resulting ISO image file is not readable by WinRAR. I can take the same CD and use another ISO creation program and it works fine in WinRAR.

 

I release this could one of 3 things:

1) A Bug in WinRAR

2) A Bug in ImgBurn

3) Not a bug but rather a different ISO format than the more common version of ISO (i.e. ISO v2.1 vs 2.3 (Made up numbers used only as a hypothetical example)).

 

Since ISO images from other programs work in WinRAR I am thinking it is more a 2 or 3. The discontinued dvd decryptor would create files compatible with WinRAR. Since this is the first version with read function maybe it is a bug?

 

 

Thanks for your help.

 

Ruben

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Thank you for the quick response :thumbup: . You are absolutely right , WinRar can only read Mode1 ISO images. And I have never noticed before because various programs I used before (like Nero) would convert Mode2 discs into Mode1 discs :unsure: .

 

One question tough, how hard would it be to add an option to convert Mode2 discs to Mode1 on Read? The advantages would be a smaller file and a more comptability file. Obviously you can't do this for all CD's but for most CDs which are just data discs, it might be a good option to have.

 

Thanks,

Ruben

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A 1:1 copy is exactly that. If I go converting the format, the whole point of it goes out the window.

 

I actually find it very hard to believe any decent program would read a disc to an image and change it from what it was supposed to be.

 

You are absolutely right, I was only saying that because I thought it was some sort of compatiblity problem, but it is not. So never mind.

 

Thanks,

Ruben

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Since it does does do a sector by sector copy, does that include data-less sectors? A DVD+RW I used Read on created an image the size of the disk (4.7 GB), yet it only had 300 MB or so of data (to see what was up, created an image using Nero 6.6 and the resulting nrg was 330 MB in size). Is there a switch or option in IB to have it disregard data-less sectors?

 

Fine prog BTW.

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For DVD+RW, by default it should read the size from the filesystem - assuming it can understand it!

 

It's the 'DVD+RW Capacity' option in the settings on the 'Read' tab.

 

As a formatted DVD+RW always returns its size as being the ENTIRE size of the disc, not just the data, you have to rely on the filesystem values - depending on the users settings of course.

 

When you're in read mode, it should tell you the filesystem capacity info in the info panel on the right.

 

i.e.

 

PLEXTOR DVDR   PX-760A 1.06 (ATA)
Current Profile: DVD+RW

Disc Information:
Status: Complete
Erasable: Yes
Formatted: Yes
Sessions: 1
Sectors: 2,295,104
Size: 4,700,372,992 bytes
Time: 510:03:29 (MM:SS:FF)

File System Information:
Sectors: 2,271,266
Size: 4,651,552,768 bytes
Time: 504:45:41 (MM:SS:FF)

 

When you try to read the disc, it should only read 2271266 sectors, not 2295104 if the option is set to 'File System' rather than 'Disc'

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If it couldn't understand it, what would happen ... error message? using the Disc size value in File System? I'm going from memory here as I'm working out of town, but the default for IB is File System it appears (which I never changed), and on this machine and my machine at home, reported size by FS and Disc have always matched on +RW's filled less than capacity. I'll do some more thorough testing this weekend with diff disks & drives and report back. Thanks UK.

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UK ... did test on both my DVD drives (Sony external & LG internal) & 2 disks (Sony +RW & Fuji +RW). Used an nrg of ~ 330 MB in size. There is a very slight discrepancy of reported size between Disc & File System ... but it looks like a possible bug to me. Disk info identical per disk on either drive.

 

LG w/ Fuji disk

HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-H10L LL10 (ATA)

Current Profile: DVD+RW

 

Disc Information:

Status: Complete

Erasable: Yes

Formatted: Yes

Sessions: 1

Sectors: 2,295,104

Size: 4,700,372,992 bytes

Time: 510:03:29 (MM:SS:FF)

 

File System Information:

Sectors: 2,295,105

Size: 4,700,375,040 bytes

Time: 510:03:30 (MM:SS:FF)

 

TOC Information:

Session 1...

-> Track 01 (Mode 1, LBA: 0 - 2295103)

-> LeadOut (LBA: 2295104)

 

Physical Format Information (Last Recorded):

Disc ID: RICOHJPN-W11-01

Book Type: DVD+RW

Part Version: 2

Disc Size: 120mm

Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified

Number of Layers: 1

Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP)

Linear Density: 0.267 um/bit

Track Density: 0.74 um/track

First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608

Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 2,491,711

Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 0

 

Sony w/ Sony disk

SONY DVD RW DRU-500A 2.1a (1394)

Current Profile: DVD+RW

 

Disc Information:

Status: Complete

Erasable: Yes

Formatted: Yes

Sessions: 1

Sectors: 2,295,104

Size: 4,700,372,992 bytes

Time: 510:03:29 (MM:SS:FF)

 

File System Information:

Sectors: 2,295,105

Size: 4,700,375,040 bytes

Time: 510:03:30 (MM:SS:FF)

 

TOC Information:

Session 1...

-> Track 01 (Mode 1, LBA: 0 - 2295103)

-> LeadOut (LBA: 2295104)

 

Physical Format Information (ADIP):

Disc ID: RICOHJPN-W01-01

Book Type: DVD+RW

Part Version: 2

Disc Size: 120mm

Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified

Number of Layers: 1

Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP)

Linear Density: 0.267 um/bit

Track Density: 0.74 um/track

First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608

Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 2,491,711

Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 0

 

Physical Format Information (Last Recorded):

Disc ID: RICOHJPN-W01-01

Book Type: DVD+RW

Part Version: 2

Disc Size: 120mm

Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified

Number of Layers: 1

Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP)

Linear Density: 0.267 um/bit

Track Density: 0.74 um/track

First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608

Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 2,491,711

Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 0

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How are you making the nrg's in the first place?

 

If the values aren't right in the filesystem, they'll be wrong in the program when I tried to read them.

 

If you tell me the exact steps used to create the ISO (and all the options), I'll do the same thing here.

 

If I build an ISO with ImgBurn and burn it to DVD+RW, when I read it back, it shows me the right size.

 

Building the image (on-the-fly)...

 

I 19:43:36 Operation Started!
I 19:43:36 Source File: -==/\/[BUILD IMAGE]\/\==-
I 19:43:36 Source File Sectors: 608 (MODE1/2048)
I 19:43:36 Source File Size: 1,245,184 bytes
I 19:43:36 Source File Volume Identifier: CD
I 19:43:36 Source File Application Identifier: IMGBURN V2.3.0.0 - THE ULTIMATE IMAGE BURNER!
I 19:43:36 Source File Implementation Identifier: ImgBurn
I 19:43:36 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 19:43:36 Destination Device: [0:0:0] PLEXTOR DVDR   PX-760A 1.06 (G:) (ATA)
I 19:43:36 Destination Media Type: DVD+RW (Disc ID: MKM-A03-00) (Speeds: 6x, 8x)
I 19:43:36 Destination Media Sectors: 4,294,770,688
I 19:43:36 Write Mode: DVD
I 19:43:36 Write Type: DAO
I 19:43:36 Write Speed: MAX
I 19:43:36 Link Size: Auto
I 19:43:36 Test Mode: No
I 19:43:36 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 19:43:36 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)
I 19:43:37 Writing LeadIn...
I 19:43:52 Writing Image... (LBA: 0 - 607)
I 19:43:52 Synchronising Cache...
I 19:43:53 Closing Session...
I 19:43:54 Image MD5: c59523df7e3884cb8c55678e84148528
I 19:43:54 Exporting Graph Data...
I 19:43:54 Graph Data File: C:\IBG\PLEXTOR_DVDR_PX-760A_1.06_10-MARCH-2007_19-43_MKM-A03-00_MAX.ibg
I 19:43:54 Export Successfully Completed!
I 19:43:54 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:00:18
I 19:43:54 Average Write Rate: N/A - Maximum Write Rate: N/A
I 19:43:54 Cycling Tray before Verify...
I 19:44:17 Device Ready!
I 19:44:17 Operation Started!
I 19:44:17 Source Device: [0:0:0] PLEXTOR DVDR   PX-760A 1.06 (G:) (ATA)
I 19:44:17 Source Media Type: DVD+RW (Book Type: DVD+RW) (Disc ID: MKM-A03-00) (Speeds: 6x, 8x)
I 19:44:17 Image File: -==/\/[BUILD IMAGE]\/\==-
I 19:44:17 Image File Sectors: 608 (MODE1/2048)
I 19:44:17 Image File Size: 1,245,184 bytes
I 19:44:17 Image File Volume Identifier: CD
I 19:44:17 Image File Application Identifier: IMGBURN V2.3.0.0 - THE ULTIMATE IMAGE BURNER!
I 19:44:17 Image File Implementation Identifier: ImgBurn
I 19:44:17 Image File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 19:44:17 Verifying Sectors... (LBA: 0 - 607)
I 19:44:21 Device MD5: c59523df7e3884cb8c55678e84148528
I 19:44:21 Image MD5: c59523df7e3884cb8c55678e84148528
I 19:44:21 Exporting Graph Data...
I 19:44:21 Graph Data File: C:\IBG\PLEXTOR_DVDR_PX-760A_1.06_10-MARCH-2007_19-43_MKM-A03-00_MAX.ibg
I 19:44:21 Export Successfully Completed!
I 19:44:21 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:00:03
I 19:44:21 Average Verify Rate: 405 KB/s (0.3x) - Maximum Verify Rate: 405 KB/s (0.3x)

 

What 'Read' mode says about that disc once burnt...

 

PLEXTOR DVDR   PX-760A 1.06 (ATA)
Current Profile: DVD+RW

Disc Information:
Status: Complete
Erasable: Yes
Formatted: Yes
Sessions: 1
Sectors: 2,295,104
Size: 4,700,372,992 bytes
Time: 510:03:29 (MM:SS:FF)

File System Information:
Sectors: 608
Size: 1,245,184 bytes
Time: 00:10:08 (MM:SS:FF)

Physical Format Information (ADIP):
Disc ID: MKM-A03-00
Book Type: DVD+RW
Part Version: 3
Disc Size: 120mm
Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified
Number of Layers: 1
Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP)
Linear Density: 0.267 um/bit
Track Density: 0.74 um/track
First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608
Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 2,491,711
Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 0

Physical Format Information (Last Recorded):
Disc ID: MKM-A03-00
Book Type: DVD+RW
Part Version: 3
Disc Size: 120mm
Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified
Number of Layers: 1
Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP)
Linear Density: 0.267 um/bit
Track Density: 0.74 um/track
First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608
Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 0
Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 0

 

As you can see, that comes out perfect.

 

I'll keep trying different things to see if I can find where the problem is coming from

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OK ... that worked ... File System states correct size. Copied DVD contents to HD then used Build (ISO 9660 ... otherwise accepted all default settings), Write, then Read. Iso shrunk compared to nrg (290 MB vs 330 MB). Tested again with Build set to ISO9660+UDF ... again successful. Fuji +RW tested in LG drive ... successful. Oddly enough, the Fuji disk in the Sony drive (burnt originally by the LG) showed in Read as "Formatted: No (Started)" tho it was fully erased thus fully formatted before burn (it reads correctly as "Formatted: Yes" in LG drive which could be firmware related ... at LL10 now but LL12 is available).

 

Read (Sony +RW in Sony drive):

SONY DVD RW DRU-500A 2.1a (1394)

Current Profile: DVD+RW

 

Disc Information:

Status: Complete

Erasable: Yes

Formatted: Yes

Sessions: 1

Sectors: 2,295,104

Size: 4,700,372,992 bytes

Time: 510:03:29 (MM:SS:FF)

 

File System Information:

Sectors: 145,093

Size: 297,150,464 bytes

Time: 32:16:43 (MM:SS:FF)

 

TOC Information:

Session 1...

-> Track 01 (Mode 1, LBA: 0 - 2295103)

-> LeadOut (LBA: 2295104)

 

Physical Format Information (ADIP):

Disc ID: RICOHJPN-W01-01

Book Type: DVD+RW

Part Version: 2

Disc Size: 120mm

Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified

Number of Layers: 1

Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP)

Linear Density: 0.267 um/bit

Track Density: 0.74 um/track

First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608

Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 2,491,711

Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 0

 

Physical Format Information (Last Recorded):

Disc ID: RICOHJPN-W01-01

Book Type: DVD+RW

Part Version: 2

Disc Size: 120mm

Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified

Number of Layers: 1

Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP)

Linear Density: 0.267 um/bit

Track Density: 0.74 um/track

First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608

Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 2,491,711

Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 0

 

IB Log:

I 17:18:03 Operation Started!

I 17:18:03 Building Image Tree...

I 17:18:20 Checking Directory Depth...

I 17:18:20 Calculating Totals...

I 17:18:20 Preparing Image...

I 17:18:21 Checking Path Length...

I 17:18:21 Image Size: 297,172,992 bytes

I 17:18:21 Image Sectors: 145,104

I 17:18:28 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:00:25

I 17:18:28 Operation Started!

I 17:18:28 Image Contents: 9 Files, 0 Folders

I 17:18:28 Image Sectors: 145,104

I 17:18:28 Image Size: 297,172,992 bytes

I 17:18:28 Image Single Layer Profile: DVD-R/RW (Media Capacity: 2,298,496)

I 17:18:28 Image Volume Identifier: TEST

I 17:18:28 Image Application Identifier: IMGBURN V2.2.0.0 - THE ULTIMATE IMAGE BURNER!

I 17:18:28 Image File System(s): ISO9660

I 17:18:28 Destination File: D:\DVDImage\Build-Read-Burn-test.iso

I 17:18:28 Destination Free Space: 31,096,270,848 bytes (30,367,452 KB) (29,655 MB) (28 GB)

I 17:18:28 Destination File System: NTFS

I 17:18:28 File Splitting: Auto

I 17:18:28 Writing Image...

I 17:18:52 Image MD5: 6463c3436756ae4a96fd3e0c8a481163

I 17:18:52 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:00:23

I 17:18:52 Average Write Rate: 12,617 KB/s (84.1x) - Maximum Write Rate: 14,656 KB/s (97.7x)

I 17:19:40 Operation Started!

I 17:19:40 Source File: D:\DVDImage\Build-Read-Burn-test.iso

I 17:19:40 Source File Sectors: 145,104 (MODE1/2048)

I 17:19:40 Source File Size: 297,172,992 bytes

I 17:19:40 Source File Volume Identifier: TEST

I 17:19:40 Source File Application Identifier: IMGBURN V2.2.0.0 - THE ULTIMATE IMAGE BURNER!

I 17:19:40 Source File File System(s): ISO9660

I 17:19:40 Destination Device: [0:0:0] SONY DVD RW DRU-500A 2.1a (Y:) (1394)

I 17:19:40 Destination Media Type: DVD+RW (Disc ID: RICOHJPN-W01-01) (Speeds: 2x, 2.4x)

I 17:19:40 Destination Media Sectors: 2,295,104

I 17:19:40 Write Mode: DVD

I 17:19:40 Write Type: DAO

I 17:19:40 Write Speed: MAX

I 17:19:40 Link Size: Auto

I 17:19:40 Test Mode: No

I 17:19:40 BURN-Proof: Enabled

I 17:19:42 Filling Buffer... (20 MB)

I 17:19:43 Writing LeadIn...

I 17:19:43 Writing Image...

I 17:21:07 Synchronising Cache...

I 17:21:09 Closing Session...

I 17:21:10 Image MD5: 6463c3436756ae4a96fd3e0c8a481163

I 17:21:10 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:01:30

I 17:21:10 Average Write Rate: 3,496 KB/s (2.5x) - Maximum Write Rate: 4,325 KB/s (3.1x)

 

I'll try making a tiny nrg and see if the FS problem re-occurs ... if so then I'll link to it and maybe you could give it a gander. Thanks again.

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When you build something, it will pad to the nearest 16 sectors - so it's correct for burning ot DVD+R (which always rounds to 16). Really, it's just dummy data (zeroes) shoved on the end.

 

As such, the ever so slightly smaller FS size is actually correct.

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  • 2 weeks later...

I was using the DVD Copy function off Nero 6.6.1.4 and unchecking the "delete image upon completion", then canceling right after image generation and before it actually stated burning. Used all standard Nero defaults. Funny that Nero sees a fully formatted +RW as full even tho again there is only 292 MB of data. Since it's possible to Build directly off a DVD with IB, that's how I'll do it from now on and leave Nero out of the loop. Thanks again.

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