Failed burn (data files to Verb DL DVD-R)

[FlimsyFeet]

Changed to UDF file system because one file is too large for JOILET, but I've burned UDF discs before with no problem.

 

Going to try the obvious - update ImgBurn, check for firmware updates, but is there anything else I should be considering?

 

Log file for failed burn:

 

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; ImgBurn Version 2.4.1.0 - Log

; Monday, 20 October 2008, 21:02:27

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I 18:58:55 ImgBurn Version 2.4.1.0 started!

I 18:58:55 Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 3)

I 18:58:55 Total Physical Memory: 1,048,044 KB - Available: 541,852 KB

W 18:58:55 Drive P:\ (FAT32) does not support single files > 4 GB in size.

I 18:58:55 Initialising SPTI...

I 18:58:55 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...

I 18:58:55 Found 1 DVD

Edited October 21, 2008 by FlimsyFeet

[mmalves]

I 19:01:12 Destination Media Type: DVD-R DL (Disc ID: MKM 01RD30) (Speeds: 2x, 4x)

You'll have better results using Verbatim DVD+R DL 2.4x (MKM-001-00 dye) Made in Singapore blanks, as these are better supported by most burners.

[LIGHTNING UK!]

Looks like your drive just decided to reset itself midway... that's never a good thing!

 

Update ImgBurn when you get a minute.

[FlimsyFeet]

Thanks.

 

I've now updated ImgBurn. Drive firmware was already the most current version available.

 

I've burned dozens of DVD+R DL discs in the past with no problems - so it would seem this drive just doesn't like -R DL, threw a strop and reset itself. I still have one Verbatim -R DL left, probably best to try it with a different drive.

[lfcrule1972]

I just wouldn't bother mate - the DVD-R DL's seem worse than useless to me - I still have 2 or 3 from some disc tests I did a couple of years ago, I have never found a use for them.

[FlimsyFeet]

OK I tried the other DVD-R DL on another computer (also has a Lite-On drive, but a different - older - model). This time, the actual burn seemed to go OK, but ImgBurn froze at the Synchronising Cache stage and would not cancel (until I physically ejected the disc).

Even though ImgBurn didn't close the track and finalise the disc, I can see the files on there, but haven't yet verified if they are completely intact.

 

DVD-R DL's seem worse than useless

Looks like you were right!

 

Log:

 

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; ImgBurn Version 2.4.2.0 - Log

; Thursday, 23 October 2008, 20:50:42

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I 19:53:02 ImgBurn Version 2.4.2.0 started!

I 19:53:02 Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 3)

I 19:53:02 Total Physical Memory: 1,048,048 KB - Available: 694,508 KB

I 19:53:02 Initialising SPTI...

I 19:53:02 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...

I 19:53:12 Found 1 DVD