Session Fixation Error Writing Lead In

[Vain.3805]

So I tried burning the Windows 10 ISO to two different DVD's in two different drives.  I'm using Verbatim DVDR's.  The first two tries were with the integrated Windows 10 burning program.  Internet said try IMGBurn.  The error I got with the Windows 10 burner was

 

The disc image didn't burn successfully because an error occurred. The write failed because the drive returned error information that could not be recovered from.

 

My IMGBurn error is

 

I/O Error!

Device: [2:0:0] PHILIPS DVD+-RW DVD8881 AD18 (E:) (SATA)

ScsiStatus: 0x02
Interpretation: Check Condition

CDB: 2a 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 20 00
Interpretation: Write (10) - Sectors 0 - 31

Sense Area: 70 00 03 00 00 00 00 0A 00 00 00 00 72 01 00 00 00 00
SK Interpretation: Medium Error

ASC/ASCQ Interpretation: Session Fixation Error Writing Lead In

 

And the log

 

I 21:48:04 ImgBurn Version 2.5.8.0 started!
I 21:48:04 Microsoft Windows 8 Core x64 Edition (6.2, Build 9200)
I 21:48:04 Total Physical Memory: 8,344,292 KiB - Available: 5,359,048 KiB
I 21:48:04 Initialising SPTI...
I 21:48:04 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 21:48:13 -> Drive 1 - Info: PHILIPS DVD+-RW DVD8881 AD18 (E:) (SATA)
I 21:48:13 Found 1 DVD±RW!
I 21:48:35 Operation Started!
I 21:48:35 Source File: C:\Users\mag05\Downloads\Windows.iso
I 21:48:35 Source File Sectors: 1,776,768 (MODE1/2048)
I 21:48:35 Source File Size: 3,638,820,864 bytes
I 21:48:35 Source File Volume Identifier: ESD-ISO
I 21:48:35 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 151E2051ESD-ISO
I 21:48:35 Source File Implementation Identifier: Microsoft IMAPI2 1.0
I 21:48:35 Source File File System(s): ISO9660 (Bootable), UDF (1.02)
I 21:48:35 Destination Device: [2:0:0] PHILIPS DVD+-RW DVD8881 AD18 (E:) (SATA)
I 21:48:35 Destination Media Type: DVD+R (Disc ID: MILLENIA-001-01)
I 21:48:35 Destination Media Supported Write Speeds: 2.4x, 4x
I 21:48:35 Destination Media Sectors: 2,295,104
I 21:48:35 Write Mode: DVD
I 21:48:35 Write Type: DAO
I 21:48:35 Write Speed: MAX
I 21:48:35 DVD+R Reserve Track: No
I 21:48:35 Link Size: Auto
I 21:48:35 Lock Volume: Yes
I 21:48:35 Test Mode: No
I 21:48:35 OPC: No
I 21:48:35 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 21:48:35 Write Speed Successfully Set! - Effective: 5,540 KB/s (4x)
I 21:48:36 Filling Buffer... (80 MiB)
I 21:48:37 Writing LeadIn...
W 21:49:46 Failed to Write Sectors 0 - 31 - Reason: Session Fixation Error Writing Lead In
W 21:49:46 Retrying (1 of 20)...
I 21:50:01 Abort Request Acknowledged
W 21:50:07 Retry Failed - Reason: Session Fixation Error Writing Lead In
E 21:50:07 Failed to Write Sectors 0 - 31 - Reason: Session Fixation Error Writing Lead In
I 21:50:07 Synchronising Cache...
W 21:50:14 User opted to skip the 'Close Track/Session/Disc' functions.
E 21:50:14 Failed to Write Image!
E 21:50:14 Operation Aborted! - Duration: 00:01:38
I 21:50:14 Average Write Rate: N/A - Maximum Write Rate: N/A
I 21:52:00 Operation Started!
I 21:52:00 Source File: C:\Users\mag05\Downloads\Windows.iso
I 21:52:00 Source File Sectors: 1,776,768 (MODE1/2048)
I 21:52:00 Source File Size: 3,638,820,864 bytes
I 21:52:00 Source File Volume Identifier: ESD-ISO
I 21:52:00 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 151E2051ESD-ISO
I 21:52:00 Source File Implementation Identifier: Microsoft IMAPI2 1.0
I 21:52:00 Source File File System(s): ISO9660 (Bootable), UDF (1.02)
I 21:52:00 Destination Device: [2:0:0] PHILIPS DVD+-RW DVD8881 AD18 (E:) (SATA)
I 21:52:00 Destination Media Type: DVD+R (Disc ID: MILLENIA-001-01)
I 21:52:00 Destination Media Supported Write Speeds: 2.4x, 4x
I 21:52:00 Destination Media Sectors: 2,295,104
I 21:52:00 Write Mode: DVD
I 21:52:00 Write Type: DAO
I 21:52:00 Write Speed: MAX
I 21:52:00 DVD+R Reserve Track: No
I 21:52:00 Link Size: Auto
I 21:52:00 Lock Volume: Yes
I 21:52:00 Test Mode: No
I 21:52:00 OPC: No
I 21:52:00 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 21:52:00 Write Speed Successfully Set! - Effective: 5,540 KB/s (4x)
I 21:52:00 Filling Buffer... (80 MiB)
I 21:52:00 Writing LeadIn...
W 21:52:48 Failed to Write Sectors 0 - 31 - Reason: Session Fixation Error Writing Lead In
W 21:52:48 Retrying (1 of 20)...
W 21:53:02 Retry Failed - Reason: Session Fixation Error Writing Lead In
W 21:53:02 Retrying (2 of 20)...
W 21:53:22 Retry Failed - Reason: Session Fixation Error Writing Lead In
W 21:53:22 Retrying (3 of 20)...
W 21:53:43 Retry Failed - Reason: Session Fixation Error Writing Lead In
W 21:53:43 Retrying (4 of 20)...
W 21:54:06 Retry Failed - Reason: Session Fixation Error Writing Lead In
W 21:54:06 Retrying (5 of 20)...
W 21:54:25 Retry Failed - Reason: Session Fixation Error Writing Lead In
W 21:54:25 Retrying (6 of 20)...
W 21:54:46 Retry Failed - Reason: Session Fixation Error Writing Lead In
W 21:54:46 Retrying (7 of 20)...
W 21:55:10 Retry Failed - Reason: Session Fixation Error Writing Lead In
W 21:55:10 Retrying (8 of 20)...
W 21:55:33 Retry Failed - Reason: Session Fixation Error Writing Lead In
W 21:55:33 Retrying (9 of 20)...
W 21:55:58 Retry Failed - Reason: Session Fixation Error Writing Lead In
W 21:55:58 Retrying (10 of 20)...
W 21:56:21 Retry Failed - Reason: Session Fixation Error Writing Lead In
W 21:56:21 Retrying (11 of 20)...
W 21:56:41 Retry Failed - Reason: Session Fixation Error Writing Lead In
W 21:56:41 Retrying (12 of 20)...
W 21:57:05 Retry Failed - Reason: Session Fixation Error Writing Lead In
W 21:57:05 Retrying (13 of 20)...
W 21:57:23 Retry Failed - Reason: Session Fixation Error Writing Lead In
W 21:57:23 Retrying (14 of 20)...
W 21:57:41 Retry Failed - Reason: Session Fixation Error Writing Lead In
W 21:57:41 Retrying (15 of 20)...
W 21:57:59 Retry Failed - Reason: Session Fixation Error Writing Lead In
W 21:57:59 Retrying (16 of 20)...
W 21:58:18 Retry Failed - Reason: Session Fixation Error Writing Lead In
W 21:58:18 Retrying (17 of 20)...
W 21:58:37 Retry Failed - Reason: Session Fixation Error Writing Lead In
W 21:58:37 Retrying (18 of 20)...
W 21:59:02 Retry Failed - Reason: Session Fixation Error Writing Lead In
W 21:59:02 Retrying (19 of 20)...
W 21:59:03 Retry Failed - Reason: Power Calibration Area Is Full
W 21:59:03 Retrying (20 of 20)...
W 21:59:04 Retry Failed - Reason: Power Calibration Area Is Full

 

 

I'm guessing my DVD drives are just crappy.  I've only got two Verbatim DVDR's left and don't want to shell out for any more if it's my hardware.

[dbminter]

According to the Disc ID, you might be using Millenia M-Disc DVD+R.  This may sound like I'm talking down to you, but I'm not.  It's just something I wanted to check.  Are you sure the drives you tried burning in both support M-Disc media?

[Vain.3805]

Oh fancy that... the box says has to be written by M-Disc Ready burners... if you could talk down a bit more and explain what exactly that means?  I at least know it IS hardware related.

[dbminter]

M-Disc is a variation of the DVD+R standard.  While any device that can read DVD+R discs will read M-Disc DVD+R, they can only be written by a drive capable of writing to M-Disc media.  Certain models of Pioneer and LG Blu-Ray burners support writing to M-Disc.  Both of my Pioneer and LG models do.  You will need to buy a drive that says it expressly writes to M-Disc.  Or get different DVD+R discs that are not M-Disc.

 

 

M-Disc is designed to last for like a thousand years.  It basically burns pits into metal oxide.  Normal DVD+R are organic dye discs and are said to last for a hundred years, but probably won't last that long.  The comparison is like writing something in ink on paper to chiseling it in stone.  The stone will obviously last longer than the ink on paper.

 

 

I don't buy DVD burners anymore, just Blu-Ray ones.  So, I don't know of any DVD only burners that support M-Disc.  For instance, these are the 2 burners I have that support M-Disc:

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E7B08MS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-Electronics-Internal-Blu-Ray-BDR-2209/dp/B00GD792US/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1496357909&sr=1-1&keywords=Pioneer+BDR-209M

 

 

It will be easier to just get different DVD+R discs.  However, M-Disc are about 5 times the price of regular DVD+R, so you have already invested some money in those.  But, getting a disc that supports them will mean you're out more expenditure.  Plus, there's the time and necessary expertise to install an internal burner, if you can't find an external one that supports M-Disc.  Or you can get an internal one that does and put it in an external enclosure.  But, you're out more money for the enclosure, too.

 

 

If you want different Verbatim DVD+R, don't get the ones you find in brick and mortar stores.  They will be the Life Series made by CMC Magnetics, the worst optical manufacturer out there.  What you'll want are the DataLife Plus series you can only find at places like Amazon.com.  And even they will offer Life Series.  Even if they don't say Life Series, if they don't say DataLife Plus, they will be CMC, most likely.  CMC causes about 50 percent of the issues we see on these boards.

[Vain.3805]

And here I thought it was a marketing ploy like "for best results use Gold Medal flour!"

[dbminter]

Nope, in this case, it does appear to matter.    Anyway, that was my initial indication of the problem when I saw the Disc ID in the log.  I thought that ID was for M-Disc discs, since I don't think Millennia makes anything other than M-Disc media.  And M-Disc is not universally supported by all drives because of how it adds to the cost of the unit.  Like, for me, even though I've had M-Disc drives for a while now, I've never bought any M-Disc media myself.  I've only used the free sample BD-R that came with my drives.  They're nice to have for long term storage, but they do have a higher premium on the cost.  For instance, I believe M-Disc DVD+R are like $5 a piece.  You can get quality DataLife Plus Verbatim DVD+R for like 50 cents each.  They're nice to have, but cost a pretty penny.  However, if you're really concerned about long term archival storage, they're the way to go.  And since you can write DVD Video to M-Disc, as long as your DVD player supports DVD+R media, and most new players should, your movie discs will last much longer than they would on organic dye DVD+R.  I've only had like 5 M-Disc BD-R burns in the last 4 years or so, but I stored long term system backups to them because of their archival rating.