Burn & Verify Successful, Trouble Booting

[dangerous1]

I am trying to burn a Win7 OS that I have. The approximate file size is 3.47 GB. The steps I have taken in burning the OS is using the Write Image File To Disk. Not sure if that was the right choice. Next i added the .ISO changed write speed to MAX, not sure if that was smart choice, and started the burn. Here is a copy of the log in case you want to see it.

I 10:04:43 ImgBurn Version 2.5.1.0 started!

I 10:04:43 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 3)

I 10:04:43 Total Physical Memory: 1,964,464 KB - Available: 1,182,628 KB

I 10:04:43 Initialising SPTI...

I 10:04:43 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...

I 10:04:44 -> Drive 1 - Info: TSSTcorp DVD+-RW TS-H653B D300 (E:) (ATA)

I 10:04:44 Found 1 DVD±RW!

I 10:16:19 Operation Started!

I 10:16:19 Source File: C:\Documents and Settings\Ronald Doyer\My Documents\Downloads\Windows 7 Ultimate AIO Activated\Windows_7_Ultimate_Activated_AIO.iso

I 10:16:19 Source File Sectors: 1,823,758 (MODE1/2048)

I 10:16:19 Source File Size: 3,735,056,384 bytes

I 10:16:19 Source File Volume Identifier: CD_ROM

I 10:16:19 Source File Application Identifier: OSCDIMG 2.54 (01/01/2005 TM)

I 10:16:19 Source File File System(s): ISO9660 (Bootable)

I 10:16:19 Destination Device: [2:2:0] TSSTcorp DVD+-RW TS-H653B D300 (E:) (ATA)

I 10:16:19 Destination Media Type: DVD-R (Disc ID: CMC MAG. AM3) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x, 16x)

I 10:16:19 Destination Media Sectors: 2,297,888

I 10:16:19 Write Mode: DVD

I 10:16:19 Write Type: DAO

I 10:16:19 Write Speed: MAX

I 10:16:19 Link Size: Auto

I 10:16:19 Lock Volume: Yes

I 10:16:19 Test Mode: No

I 10:16:19 OPC: No

I 10:16:19 BURN-Proof: Enabled

I 10:16:20 Write Speed Successfully Set! - Effective: 22,160 KB/s (16x)

I 10:16:20 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)

I 10:16:21 Writing LeadIn...

I 10:16:49 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 1823757)

I 10:16:49 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 1823757)

I 10:21:05 Synchronising Cache...

I 10:21:16 Exporting Graph Data...

I 10:21:16 Graph Data File: C:\Documents and Settings\Ronald Doyer\Application Data\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\TSSTcorp_DVD+-RW_TS-H653B_D300_TUESDAY-JULY-20-2010_10-16_AM_CMC_MAG._AM3_MAX.ibg

I 10:21:16 Export Successfully Completed!

I 10:21:16 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:04:57

I 10:21:16 Average Write Rate: 14,303 KB/s (10.3x) - Maximum Write Rate: 20,374 KB/s (14.7x)

I 10:21:16 Cycling Tray before Verify...

W 10:21:23 Waiting for device to become ready...

I 10:21:36 Device Ready!

I 10:21:37 Operation Started!

I 10:21:37 Source Device: [2:2:0] TSSTcorp DVD+-RW TS-H653B D300 (E:) (ATA)

I 10:21:37 Source Media Type: DVD-R (Book Type: DVD-R) (Disc ID: CMC MAG. AM3) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x, 16x)

I 10:21:37 Image File: C:\Documents and Settings\Ronald Doyer\My Documents\Downloads\Windows 7 Ultimate AIO Activated\Windows_7_Ultimate_Activated_AIO.iso

I 10:21:37 Image File Sectors: 1,823,758 (MODE1/2048)

I 10:21:37 Image File Size: 3,735,056,384 bytes

I 10:21:37 Image File Volume Identifier: CD_ROM

I 10:21:37 Image File Application Identifier: OSCDIMG 2.54 (01/01/2005 TM)

I 10:21:37 Image File File System(s): ISO9660 (Bootable)

I 10:21:37 Read Speed (Data/Audio): MAX / MAX

I 10:21:37 Verifying Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 1823757)

I 10:21:37 Verifying Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 1823757)

I 10:27:02 Exporting Graph Data...

I 10:27:02 Graph Data File: C:\Documents and Settings\Ronald Doyer\Application Data\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\TSSTcorp_DVD+-RW_TS-H653B_D300_TUESDAY-JULY-20-2010_10-16_AM_CMC_MAG._AM3_MAX.ibg

I 10:27:02 Export Successfully Completed!

I 10:27:02 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:05:25

I 10:27:02 Average Verify Rate: 11,223 KB/s (8.1x) - Maximum Verify Rate: 20,550 KB/s (14.8x)

 

Now, after the burning is finished, I took the disk out to my computer, which I am attempting to install Win7, and place it in the DVD-ROM drive. Now exactly what the type or model of the DVD-ROM drive is, I'm unsure, but I have had NO problems with it since I got it. I restart the computer and attempt to boot to the DVD. It loads the DVD to the point it displays, "Windows is loading setup files", or something to that nature. Then I get the I/O error telling me that there was either a faulty in the media inserted or the hardware. While I'm most positive that it wasn't in the DVD being that it is fresh out of a package since I bought it a few weeks ago, I'm not entirely sure that it couldn't be the DVD-ROM drive. All the drivers are up-to-date on all of my hardware in my computer. But, the DVD-ROM drive isn't what you would call, a brand new device. Now since I have never had problems with it in the past, could it still be the issue with this error message I have received? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thank you.

[LIGHTNING UK!]

Don't burn at max speed, use 8x or something.

 

Use better discs if your dvdrom can't read those.

[dangerous1]

Okay it is running at the moment. I went ahead and skipped it down to 6x hope that won't make a difference. Another thing, I tried the Guide located at Win7 Guide & ImgBurn, did it exactly as instructed in the guide, everything came out working perfectly with regards to the build and burn, but when I placed it in the drive in my computer and booted to it I got the ever so popular "NTLDR is missing" error. Would that be a media or a hardware malfunction?

 

By the way thank you very much for the speedy response. Now that is customer service!

[dangerous1]

The exact error was a failure to locate BOOTMGR if that helps you.

[ianymaty]

There is also a newer firmware D400 for your drive that you should instal http://www.firmwarehq.com/Samsung/TS-H653B/files.html

 

Even the disc you are used is considered "junk" the burn was verified as good in that drive. The problem can be the DVD reader.

[dangerous1]

Okay, now whilst the drive in this particular computer I am burning on is not currently up-to-date on the firmware, would it affect the DVD burn process in any way? Reason being is that I am burning this OS on one computer, but installing it on a totally different computer located elsewhere. If not, then I think the logical thing to do would be to investigate the DVD-ROM in the other computer and find out the model and whatnot, and see if I can locate a newer firmware for that device. That computer, unfortunately, has no internet connection at the moment. It is an older computer that I have gutted and replaced with, to my knowledge, working components. But, in the event that it is in fact a bad drive, I have several other DVD-ROM drives that I will test out until I find a working one. But thank you for the response, I will download that firmware for this drive ASAP as I like to be up-to-date on all that good stuff.

[ianymaty]

The firmware update in this particular situation might not help. Since your burn was verified by the drive that write it, it is considered a good burn. Worth a try, every firmware comes with improved support for a variety of discs sold on market.

 

What you can do is take out and move the writer in your computer and try instaling from it.

[dangerous1]

That would have been my first choice but upon deeper thought I realized that this computer that I am burning on has a SATA motherboard. My computer, on the other hand, is strictly IDE and not capable of running SATA devices, even with a IDE/SATA adapter, which I have. So my only option is to go through my DVD-ROM drives, and find a working one, then, come in here and get online to find a firmware update for them. But, most of these drives I have are older drives. This one in front of me now, for instance, was manufactured back in September of 2002. So I'm going to have a hell of a time finding firmware and drivers on the website. But eventually I will find one I'm sure of it. Thanks though.

[ianymaty]

Can you install the reader in the working computer?

 

ImgBurn can find via Tools > Drive > Check For Firmware Updates... in any mode (other than EZ) or you can manualy find a newer firmware if it exists one at http://www.firmwarehq.com/

 

Try read the disc back to an Image using ImgBurn with the reader on the working computer. If it reads it the drive is OK.

[dangerous1]

Okay, I will visit the link and do some checking. I contacted Philips Via Live Chat and they were unable to help me identify the model number on this specific drive. So I will try it and see what happens then let you know. Thanks.

[dangerous1]

I was unable to locate the firmware for this drive. I am still unable to locate a model number. So, in desperation, I will post all of the information located on the sticker on the drive in hopes that someone will read it and be able to help me. The sticker reads:

 

S/N: 131153-0079553

Model: COMBO DRV (PX)

 

IDE CD-RECORDABLE/REWRITABLE DRIVE

 

Manufactured: September 2002

Imported by: Philips Components Sunnyvale, CA 94086-2810

 

Vendor p/n: PHCDD5101/43

 

HP-HPD p/n: 5185-8050

 

Product No.: 5VO2239DZ10814

 

The rest of the sticker is pretty much just barcode and FCC compliance notifications. Anything there that would help?

[ianymaty]

Just put it in a working computer. ImgBurn will show with what name it is recognized by system.

 

ImgBurn will show in log something like this...

I 23:25:33 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...

I 23:25:33 -> Drive 1 - Info: 'BRAND' 'MODEL' 'FIRMWARE' (T:) (ATA)

[dangerous1]

Okay. I'll have to download ImgBurn to a USB drive then and install it on the other computer. I'll give it a shot.

[dangerous1]

Well. The DVD-ROM is working, without installing the new firmware. I plugged it in and started Windows normally. I put in the DVD and it auto-booted and I started the installation. The installation of Windows 7 went on good, until the end. Upon automatic restart of the system, Windows 7 came back saying it could not finish installation successfully and all changes were being undone. SO, I have booted directly to the DVD without starting Windows, formatted the drive, and am installing again, hopefully with a better outcome. But, could that happening be a burn process glitch or something of that nature? Or would it a malfunction of either the disk, drive, or HDD in the computer itself? Either way, I WILL NOT GIVE UP!

[ianymaty]

I suggest to put that hard drive in a working computer, save any personal file and do a Low Level Format with this software http://hddguru.com/software/2006.04.12-HDD-Low-Level-Format-Tool/, that will wipe out any remaining and conflicting partition on that drive.

 

How old is the computer that you want to put Windows 7 on it?. Is it meet the mininum criteria for Windows 7 to allow installing. Check here http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/get/system-requirements.aspx

[dangerous1]

My computer meets all of the required criteria minus the 1GB RAM. I believe my computer is running 768, recently due to a bad 512 RAM chip. But other than that it meets all of the required criteria. I got it installed on the PC and upon the first restart to start Windows for the first time I got what is being known as the "black screen of death". I'm just assuming that my computer, as old as it is, is not compatible with Windows 7. It is 5+ years old. But now I'm having a new problem with this computer I burn on. After downloading that firmware driver from Firmware HQ my sound card has been going crazy and my game doesn't seem to work properly. I tried rolling back the driver but no luck since I didn't back it up. So I uninstalled it and reinstalled it, but still no luck. Just went out today like I said after downloading and installing that firmware update. So that, at the moment, is my main concern. Meanwhile, I will load an old copy of Windows XP on my PC since I formatted and completely erased my old OS. Thanks for the help though.