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thanks, i'll check that option out. Now to use the final blank I have.- hopefully I'll get lucky. ... Well I didn't 48% of the way through. really can't believe i'm going to have to buy a new drive. Here is the error message, if it helps.. I also got a finalization error after i canceled the burn: I am not sure if the firmware is the ablsolute latest: here is the DIScINfo: Thank you for any more help.

I have a Laptop, so are there external solutions I know- ranging from 100-200+ Or should I just invest in an internal drive for an old 1GHz box i have laying around? Any good devices that you know of for both the external and internal world? Also would a 1 GHZ machine have any adverse affects on burning? here are a few i am looking at: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16827106034 or these internals: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16827131016 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16827106019 Thanks

Before I came across this forum I had used HP DVD+R DL. Of course they didnt work, so I found this forum and got some Verbatin with Advanced AZO. It actually began to record so I was happy: I had already blew $10 on crap media. Then the error that is bolded below happened. I checked my firmware, nothing new out, The discs are good, and did the Golden Rules of Burning: http://forum.digital-digest.com/showthread...;threadid=49635 So I pop another disc in and let it go overnight, Tracking servo failure at 50% 1. Is my recorder getting too hot? 2. Do i need to set the speed down lower- Its at 2.4x currently. 3. Should I try to make an ISO with IMGBurn of the ISO when it is mounted? 4. Does having the image mounted when you try to burn bad? 5. Am I selecting the layer switch position wrong? Thanks, I 00:51:13 Source File Size: 7,897,114,624 bytes I 00:51:13 Source File Volume Identifier: DEANO_PROJECT_FINAL I 00:51:13 Source File Implementation Identifier: Sonic Scenarist 3.1 I 00:51:14 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02) I 00:51:14 Destination Device: [1:0:0] HL-DT-ST DVD-RW GCA-4080N 0C35 (D:) (ATA) I 00:51:14 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: MKM-001-00) (Speeds: 2.4x) I 00:51:14 Destination Media Sectors: 4,173,824 I 00:51:14 Write Mode: DVD I 00:51:14 Write Type: DAO I 00:51:14 Write Speed: 2.4x I 00:51:14 Link Size: Auto I 00:51:14 Test Mode: No I 00:51:14 BURN-Proof: Enabled I 00:51:21 Optimal L1 Data Zone Start LBA: 1946432 (VTS_03, LU: 1, PGC: 1, Cell: 1, Vob/Cell ID: 1/1, Time: 00:00:00, SPLIP: No) I 00:51:21 Optimal L0 Data Zone Capacity: 1,946,432 I 00:51:21 Optimal L0 Data Zone Method: IFO Cell Boundary, 'SPLIP' Flag Not Set I 00:51:59 Filling Buffer... I 00:52:00 Writing LeadIn... I 00:52:03 Writing Image... I 00:52:03 Writing Layer 0... (LBA: 0 - 1946431) W 00:57:28 Failed to Write Sectors 528160 - 528191 - Tracking Servo Failure W 00:57:28 Retrying (1 of 20)... W 00:57:28 Retry Failed - Tracking Servo Failure W 00:57:28 Retrying (2 of 20)... W 00:57:28 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:57:28 Retrying (3 of 20)... W 00:57:28 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:57:28 Retrying (4 of 20)... W 00:57:28 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:57:28 Retrying (5 of 20)... W 00:57:28 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:57:28 Retrying (6 of 20)... W 00:57:28 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:57:28 Retrying (7 of 20)... W 00:57:28 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:57:28 Retrying (8 of 20)... W 00:57:28 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:57:28 Retrying (9 of 20)... W 00:57:28 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:57:28 Retrying (10 of 20)... W 00:57:28 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:57:28 Retrying (11 of 20)... W 00:57:28 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:57:28 Retrying (12 of 20)... W 00:57:28 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:57:28 Retrying (13 of 20)... W 00:57:28 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:57:28 Retrying (14 of 20)... W 00:57:28 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:57:28 Retrying (15 of 20)... W 00:57:28 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:57:28 Retrying (16 of 20)... W 00:57:28 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:57:28 Retrying (17 of 20)... W 00:57:28 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:57:28 Retrying (18 of 20)... W 00:57:28 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:57:28 Retrying (19 of 20)... W 00:57:28 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:57:28 Retrying (20 of 20)... W 00:57:28 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:57:41 Retrying (21)... W 00:57:41 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:57:42 Retrying (22)... W 00:57:42 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:57:43 Retrying (23)... W 00:57:43 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:58:41 Retrying (24)... W 00:58:41 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:58:42 Retrying (25)... W 00:58:42 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:58:42 Retrying (26)... W 00:58:42 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:58:42 Retrying (27)... W 00:58:42 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:58:43 Retrying (28)... W 00:58:43 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:58:43 Retrying (29)... W 00:58:43 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:58:43 Retrying (30)... W 00:58:43 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:58:43 Retrying (31)... W 00:58:43 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:58:43 Retrying (32)... W 00:58:43 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:58:44 Retrying (33)... W 00:58:44 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:58:44 Retrying (34)... W 00:58:44 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:58:44 Retrying (35)... W 00:58:44 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:58:44 Retrying (36)... W 00:58:44 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:58:44 Retrying (37)... W 00:58:44 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:58:44 Retrying (38)... W 00:58:44 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:58:45 Retrying (39)... W 00:58:45 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:58:45 Retrying (40)... W 00:58:45 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:58:45 Retrying (41)... W 00:58:45 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:58:45 Retrying (42)... W 00:58:45 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:58:45 Retrying (43)... W 00:58:45 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:58:46 Retrying (44)... W 00:58:46 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:58:46 Retrying (45)... W 00:58:46 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:58:46 Retrying (46)... W 00:58:46 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:58:46 Retrying (47)... W 00:58:46 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:58:47 Retrying (48)... W 00:58:47 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:58:47 Retrying (49)... W 00:58:47 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:58:48 Retrying (50)... W 00:58:48 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 00:58:48 Retrying (51)... W 00:58:48 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write E 00:58:49 Failed to Write Sectors 528160 - 528191 - Tracking Servo Failure I 00:58:49 Synchronising Cache... I 00:58:50 Closing Track... I 00:58:57 Finalising Disc... E 01:34:26 Failed to Write Image! E 01:34:26 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:43:12 I 01:34:26 Average Write Rate: 2,608 KB/s (1.9x) - Maximum Write Rate: 3,372 KB/s (2.4x) Try 2: I 02:36:20 Operation Started! I 02:36:20 Source File Sectors: 3,856,013 (MODE1/2048) I 02:36:20 Source File Size: 7,897,114,624 bytes I 02:36:20 Source File Volume Identifier: DEANO_PROJECT_FINAL I 02:36:20 Source File Implementation Identifier: Sonic Scenarist 3.1 I 02:36:20 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02) I 02:36:20 Destination Device: [1:0:0] HL-DT-ST DVD-RW GCA-4080N 0C35 (D:) (ATA) I 02:36:20 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: MKM-001-00) (Speeds: 2.4x) I 02:36:20 Destination Media Sectors: 4,173,824 I 02:36:20 Write Mode: DVD I 02:36:20 Write Type: DAO I 02:36:20 Write Speed: 2.4x I 02:36:20 Link Size: Auto I 02:36:20 Test Mode: No I 02:36:20 BURN-Proof: Enabled I 02:36:36 Optimal L1 Data Zone Start LBA: 1946432 (VTS_03, LU: 1, PGC: 1, Cell: 1, Vob/Cell ID: 1/1, Time: 00:00:00, SPLIP: No) I 02:36:36 Optimal L0 Data Zone Capacity: 1,946,432 I 02:36:36 Optimal L0 Data Zone Method: IFO Cell Boundary, 'SPLIP' Flag Not Set I 02:37:10 Filling Buffer... I 02:37:11 Writing LeadIn... I 02:37:14 Writing Image... I 02:37:14 Writing Layer 0... (LBA: 0 - 1946431) W 02:56:38 Failed to Write Sectors 1897472 - 1897503 - Tracking Servo Failure W 02:56:38 Retrying (1 of 20)... W 02:56:38 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 02:56:38 Retrying (2 of 20)... W 02:56:38 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 02:56:38 Retrying (3 of 20)... W 02:56:38 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 02:56:38 Retrying (4 of 20)... W 02:56:38 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 02:56:38 Retrying (5 of 20)... W 02:56:38 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 02:56:38 Retrying (6 of 20)... W 02:56:38 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 02:56:38 Retrying (7 of 20)... W 02:56:38 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 02:56:38 Retrying (8 of 20)... W 02:56:38 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 02:56:38 Retrying (9 of 20)... W 02:56:38 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 02:56:38 Retrying (10 of 20)... W 02:56:38 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 02:56:38 Retrying (11 of 20)... W 02:56:38 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 02:56:38 Retrying (12 of 20)... W 02:56:38 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 02:56:38 Retrying (13 of 20)... W 02:56:38 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 02:56:38 Retrying (14 of 20)... W 02:56:38 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 02:56:38 Retrying (15 of 20)... W 02:56:38 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 02:56:38 Retrying (16 of 20)... W 02:56:38 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 02:56:38 Retrying (17 of 20)... W 02:56:38 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 02:56:38 Retrying (18 of 20)... W 02:56:38 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 02:56:38 Retrying (19 of 20)... W 02:56:38 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 02:56:38 Retrying (20 of 20)... W 02:56:38 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 12:14:37 Retrying (21)... W 12:14:37 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 12:14:39 Retrying (22)... W 12:14:39 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 12:14:39 Retrying (23)... W 12:14:39 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 12:14:40 Retrying (24)... W 12:14:40 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 12:14:40 Retrying (25)... W 12:14:40 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 12:14:40 Retrying (26)... W 12:14:40 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 12:14:41 Retrying (27)... W 12:14:41 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 12:14:41 Retrying (28)... W 12:14:41 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 12:14:41 Retrying (29)... W 12:14:41 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 12:14:42 Retrying (30)... W 12:14:42 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 12:14:42 Retrying (31)... W 12:14:42 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 12:14:42 Retrying (32)... W 12:14:42 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 12:14:42 Retrying (33)... W 12:14:42 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 12:14:43 Retrying (34)... W 12:14:43 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 12:14:45 Retrying (35)... W 12:14:45 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 12:14:47 Retrying (36)... W 12:14:47 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 12:14:48 Retrying (37)... W 12:14:48 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 12:15:04 Retrying (38)... W 12:15:04 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 12:15:58 Retrying (39)... W 12:15:58 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write W 12:15:59 Retrying (40)... W 12:15:59 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write E 12:16:01 Failed to Write Sectors 1897472 - 1897503 - Tracking Servo Failure I 12:16:01 Synchronising Cache... I 12:16:02 Closing Track... I 12:16:09 Finalising Disc... E 12:37:35 Failed to Write Image! E 12:37:36 Operation Failed! - Duration: 10:01:15 I 12:37:36 Average Write Rate: 109 KB/s (0.1x) - Maximum Write Rate: 3,360 KB/s (2.4x) ImgBurn.log recorder.txt