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I couldn't find this in the Guides or Help files or the FAQs or anywhere else.

 

Can I use ImgBurn when I already have an ISO file and want to turn it into a DVD to watch on the set-top player? If so, how is it done, and if not, what alternative(s) do I have?

 

Thanks in advance.

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It actually is in the guides, but simple enough if you just browse to your ISO file in write mode and burn it to your blank disc.

 

http://forum.imgburn.com/index.php?showtopic=61

 

 

Thanks, I don't know why I missed that. You saved me a lot of searching. But now I am getting a problem when I click the "big write button":

 

img_burn_error.jpg

 

It's telling me something's going on but that something really isn't going on.

Suzu ISF Newbie

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Your firmware is very old as well...

 

OK. I wouldn't have thought of that. I got the firmware file. Now I need one more small help. In the firmware installation instructions I find:

Before executing firmware update, uninstall any packet writing software, such as [DLA], [DirectCD], [b's CLiP] etc, from the PC.

If you are using the DRU-720A, disable [DMA setting] in Windows before executing firmware update.

 

I don't know how to "disable [DMA setting]" or what (if any) "packet writing software" I might have or what would happen if I uninstall it.

Suzu ISF Newbie

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Get process explorer and search for "cdrom"...you will probably get a hit on windows media player. You can always ignore the error too.

I am trying to burn to a disk in the DVD burner not the CD. So this doesn't compute in my feeble brain, but I will take your word for it anyway...... Thank you once again!

blutach ISF God

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I don't know how to "disable [DMA setting]" or what (if any) "packet writing software" I might have or what would happen if I uninstall it.

Check out Fix Your DMA in my signature. but do the opposite - make it PIO. Don't forget to re-enable it after the firmware update.

 

As for packet writing software, do you have installed any of those in [ ] in your post or Ner0's InCD? If so, uninstall them. Nothing will happen, except you won't be able to write to DVD RAM using drag and drop. You can reinstall them later, if you like. I must say, this is a funny firmware update that makes you go thru these hoops. Another shit thing from my good friends at SONY.

 

Regards

Suzu ISF Newbie

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Check out Fix Your DMA in my signature. but do the opposite - make it PIO. Don't forget to re-enable it after the firmware update.

 

This and the instructions at your link are mostly incomprehensible to me. I don't even know what "PIO" means. :/

 

As for packet writing software, do you have installed any of those in [ ] in your post or Ner0's InCD?

 

I do see InCDsrv.exe in the Process Explorer. None of the others listed, but for all I know there is something else that I do not recognize. I sure don't know how to uninstall InCD without uninstalling the whole Nero suite. Is it enough to just turn off (kill) InCDsrv.exe for the duration?

LOCOENG ISF God

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I see something in the lower pane of Process Explorer - "DriveLocker.dll". Could this be a problem too?

 

 

Did you have a look at the post for exclusive access that I posted earlier...in reference to process explorer?

 

The only way I know of finding out what else has a 'handle' open to the drive is by using Process Explorer from www.sysinternals.com

 

Load it up and click 'Find' -> 'Find Handle...'

 

The type 'cdrom' and click 'search'

 

...you'll probably want to ignore the rest. If there is something there when you search for the handle (other than Imgburn) you'll probably be safe right clicking it in the main explorer window and killing it, or simply stop the program via the normal methods (big red "X").

 

As for flashing your drive, I don't think putting the drive in PIO mode is really necessary, but to keep you from frying your drive it might be a good idea to follow the instructions.

 

To set your drive to PIO (don't get caught up in all the acronyms now) follow the instructions in blu's sig and in the drop down menu choose PIO and then follow the steps to back out. Your drive should now be ready for flashing...flash away. Then follow the steps as indicated and intended in blu's sig to reset your drive back to DMA.

 

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Missed this one...

 

I do see InCDsrv.exe in the Process Explorer. None of the others listed, but for all I know there is something else that I do not recognize. I sure don't know how to uninstall InCD without uninstalling the whole Nero suite. Is it enough to just turn off (kill) InCDsrv.exe for the duration?

 

Depending on the version of Nero you are using you should be able to remove InCD via Add/Remove programs. If that doesn't work then get over to the Nero site and download the InCD 4 removal tool... http://www.nero.com/enu/downloads-cleantools.html

mmalves ISF God

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Reboot the computer in Safe Mode then run the firmware upgrade. Remove any disc from the drive and close the tray before running the firmware upgrade. Reboot after it has finished upgrading the firmware.

Suzu ISF Newbie

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Reboot the computer in Safe Mode then run the firmware upgrade. Remove any disc from the drive and close the tray before running the firmware upgrade. Reboot after it has finished upgrading the firmware.

 

If I do this in Safe Mode does it mean can I skip uninstalling InCD and changing the DMA settings?

LOCOENG ISF God

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lol I never bother with any of that rubbish, just run the update.

 

Me neither...bit anal really. I do close the tray and make sure it's empty though. :thumbup:

LOCOENG ISF God

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I don't ever go to that much effort either - just flash my drives and see what smokes !! :lol:

 

We are talking about a different type of flashing :rolleyes: ...you should really keep your clothes on under the trench coat M8 :thumbsup:

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lol I never bother with any of that rubbish, just run the update.

 

Is that a "yes" answer to the question I asked mmalves?

 

The drive won't accept the firmware until it's been written and double checked anyway.

 

I have no idea what this statement means. As I said in the thread title, I am a Total Newbie (who just wants to burn this ISO file to DVD so I can watch the video).

LIGHTNING UK! ISF God

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Does it need to actually say 'yes' ?

 

Down load the firmware and run it. You don't need to make any changes to your PC in order to flash the drive with newer firmware, none of us ever do.

 

 

What I meant by written and double checked is that the firmware update program will send the updated firmware to the drive, the drive will confirm that it was successful and then it'll probably read it back from the drive so it can compare. If the two match ok it'll tell the drive to commit the update firmware to the chip. So if there's a problem it just won't tell the drive to commit the firmware and your drive will remain unmodified.

Suzu ISF Newbie

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Does it need to actually say 'yes' ?

 

Down load the firmware and run it. You don't need to make any changes to your PC in order to flash the drive with newer firmware, none of us ever do.

 

 

What I meant by written and double checked is that the firmware update program will send the updated firmware to the drive, the drive will confirm that it was successful and then it'll probably read it back from the drive so it can compare. If the two match ok it'll tell the drive to commit the update firmware to the chip. So if there's a problem it just won't tell the drive to commit the firmware and your drive will remain unmodified.

 

I just wanted to be certain, because I can't afford to replace my DVD drive (and wouldn't want to have to replace it due to a preventable accident even if I could afford it).

 

So, I will post what I plan to do and then wait for at least one knowledgeable person to confirm that my plan should work without endangering the DVD drive:

 

1.) Reboot into Safe Mode;

2.) Check using Process Explorer (if that's possible in Safe Mode) and try to stop anything like InCD and DriveLocker.dll;

3.) Make sure the drive tray is retracted and empty;

4.) Run the flash update;

5.) Reboot normally.

 

Once again, thanks in advance for any helpful comments.

 

:)

LOCOENG ISF God

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So, I will post what I plan to do and then wait for at least one knowledgeable person to confirm that my plan should work without endangering the DVD drive:

 

I would have thought the word of the author of the program would have been sufficient.

 

Your plan should work just fine...go for it.

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