DVDs stall and freeze everytime

[azdood]

Hello -

 

If I play a store bought DVD I have no problem, but when I play a disc that I burned using IMGBurn it stalls and freezes so much I can't watch it. I use DVDFab, DVDShrink and IMGBurn. I'd appreciate any help wtih this. Thanks.

[LOCOENG]

What brand media are you using?

 

Post a log please.

[blutach]

Read pink bit at top please, especially the bit next to the .

 

Regards

[LOCOENG]

Read pink bit at top please, especially the bit next to the .

 

Regards

 

Maybe the color should be changed to something that stands out a bit more?

[azdood]

OK. Sorry. I'll send a log when I try again tomorrow. Thanks for the support.

 

David

[LOCOENG]

Existing logs can be found at Help -> Imgburn logs

[azdood]

Great. Here's one of the DVDs that stalled alot then finally froze.

 

ImgBurn Version 2.4.1.0 - Log

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I 13:31:12 ImgBurn Version 2.4.1.0 started!

I 13:31:12 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 2)

I 13:31:12 Total Physical Memory: 523,568 KB - Available: 233,424 KB

I 13:31:12 Initialising SPTI...

I 13:31:12 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...

I 13:31:12 Found 1 DVD+RW!

I 13:31:13 Operation Started!

I 13:31:13 Source File: C:\CRAZY.ISO

I 13:31:13 Source File Sectors: 2,227,444 (MODE1/2048)

I 13:31:13 Source File Size: 4,561,805,312 bytes

I 13:31:13 Source File Volume Identifier: LOVE_CRAZY

I 13:31:13 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 00E9A473DVDSHRNK

I 13:31:13 Source File Implementation Identifier: DVD Shrink

I 13:31:13 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)

I 13:31:13 Destination Device: [1:0:0] TEAC DVD+RW DV-W58E D.0N (E:) (ATA)

I 13:31:13 Destination Media Type: DVD+R (Disc ID: MCC-004-00) (Speeds: 2x, 4x)

I 13:31:13 Destination Media Sectors: 2,295,104

I 13:31:13 Write Mode: DVD

I 13:31:13 Write Type: DAO

I 13:31:13 Write Speed: 4x

I 13:31:13 Link Size: Auto

I 13:31:13 Test Mode: No

I 13:31:13 OPC: No

I 13:31:13 BURN-Proof: Enabled

I 13:31:44 Filling Buffer... (20 MB)

I 13:31:46 Writing LeadIn...

I 13:31:48 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2227443)

I 13:31:48 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2227443)

I 13:45:34 Synchronising Cache...

I 13:45:35 Closing Track...

I 13:45:37 Finalising Disc...

I 13:45:54 Exporting Graph Data...

I 13:45:54 Graph Data File: C:\Documents and Settings\User\Application Data\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\TEAC_DVD+RW_DV-W58E_D.0N_SATURDAY-APRIL-26-2008_1-31_PM_MCC-004-00_4x.ibg

I 13:45:54 Export Successfully Completed!

I 13:45:54 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:14:38

I 13:45:54 Average Write Rate: 5,393 KB/s (3.9x) - Maximum Write Rate: 5,570 KB/s (4.0x)

I 13:46:57 Close Request Acknowledged

I 13:46:57 Closing Down...

I 13:46:57 Shutting down SPTI...

I 13:46:57 ImgBurn closed!

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[Cynthia]

The installed firmware is over 3 years old. If it is a Dell computer - try to see if there is any later firmware to find: http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/...;l=en&s=gen

 

I 13:31:13 Destination Media Type: DVD+R (Disc ID: MCC-004-00) (Speeds: 2x, 4x)

Those discs are rated for higher speeds - but the burner can only deal with them at the two lowest speeds. Not even the 8x speed (that is the max for the burner) can be supported - I think it's high time to get a new burner, especially since you report severe play back problems with your current burnings.

 

[azdood]

I guess it's time to upgrade. I still can't get used to something that is three years old is an antique.

 

Thanks for your help with this. It's been driving me nuts.

 

David

[Cynthia]

Well, I would say it's older than three years. That model was released in late 2003 and DVD burners have come a long way since then. With a new burner you will also be allowed to use -R/-RW and double layer discs and burn faster than 8x on your current media.

[LOCOENG]

I guess it's time to upgrade. I still can't get used to something that is three years old is an antique.

 

Thanks for your help with this. It's been driving me nuts.

 

David

 

The good news it excellent burners can be had in the $30-$40 range nowadays...Pioneer 115D for instance from the Egg.

[azdood]

You have to clue me in - what's the Egg? I'm not real computer savvy and I was wondering if I could install just any burner or do I have to get my computer's specs and go from there? And how would I do that without calling Dell, something I swore I'd never ever do again?

 

I really appreciate your help with this.

 

David

[Cynthia]

http://www.newegg.com/ if you live in the USA.

 

I think the guarantee time is over for that computer? If so - get whatever you like. It looks as an older computer so go for a PATA connected one (the same connections in the back of the burner as you have today). There are also SATA burners - but I doubt you have such connections in the computer.

 

The model of the new burner? In most cases people tend to suggested what they have them self.

 

[LOCOENG]

115D....sorry, I assume that most people know about newegg.com

 

Beige - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16827129017

Black - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16827129018

[azdood]

I checked out that Pioneer unit and I'm going to get it. It got great reviews and the price is certainly right. I called them and it has an IDE connection which the salesman said is the same as a PATA; just another name for it.

 

Thanks so much for your help with this. I really appreciate it.

 

David

[LOCOENG]

Good luck and happy burning