Truths Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 Hello all! Newcomer here and have been reading the FAQ and existing posts on I/O Error: Write Error. I realise majority of the problem stems from the actual discs itself and/or the DVD drive. I have been trying to burn ISO onto a DVD-R with imgburn on default settings and this is the log: I 12:53:41 ImgBurn Version 2.4.2.0 started! I 12:53:41 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 3) I 12:53:41 Total Physical Memory: 1,572,144 KB - Available: 1,033,512 KB W 12:53:41 Drive D:\ (FAT32) does not support single files > 4 GB in size. I 12:53:42 Initialising SPTI... I 12:53:42 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices... I 12:53:42 Found 1 DVD
chewy Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 That drive is so old, (Benq 1625) might be a firmware problem You might try this file from HP but i would reccomend buying a new drive http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...os=228&lang=en
chewy Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 hair today goon tommorrow http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwar...228&lang=en
Truths Posted February 3, 2009 Author Posted February 3, 2009 B'ah! Knew it would be the drive. Cheers for your help. I'm no good with computer stuff so what type of drives should I be looking for?
Truths Posted February 3, 2009 Author Posted February 3, 2009 I updated my drive from the link you provided. I think I need a new drive because I tried to burn after update and restart, this is what I got from imgburn. HP DVD Writer 640c QS12 (ATA) Current Profile: DVD-R Disc Information: Status: Incomplete Erasable: No Free Sectors: 2,294,912 Free Space: 4,699,979,776 bytes Free Time: 510:00:62 (MM:SS:FF) Supported Write Speeds: 2.4x, 4x, 8x Pre-recorded Information: Manufacturer ID: MBI 01RG40 Physical Format Information (Last Recorded): Book Type: DVD-R Part Version: 5 Disc Size: 120mm Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified Number of Layers: 1 Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP) Linear Density: 0.267 um/bit Track Density: 0.74 um/track First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608 Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 0 Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 0 I 17:08:40 ImgBurn Version 2.4.2.0 started! I 17:08:40 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 3) I 17:08:40 Total Physical Memory: 1,572,144 KB - Available: 1,076,764 KB W 17:08:40 Drive D:\ (FAT32) does not support single files > 4 GB in size. I 17:08:40 Initialising SPTI... I 17:08:40 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices... I 17:08:40 Found 1 DVD
blutach Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 You were right on the first time. MBI discs are crap. Go get some Verbatims or Taiyo Yudens. Regards
Truths Posted February 4, 2009 Author Posted February 4, 2009 Got some Verbs and updated my DVD drive. It burned but an error appeared when it came to verifying the disc. HP DVD Writer 640c QS12 (ATA) Current Profile: DVD-R Disc Information: Status: Complete Erasable: No Sessions: 1 Sectors: 2,294,912 Size: 4,699,979,776 bytes Time: 510:00:62 (MM:SS:FF) Supported Write Speeds: 2.4x, 4x, 8x TOC Information: Session 1... (LBA: 0) -> Track 01 (Mode 1, LBA: 0 - 2294911) -> LeadOut (LBA: 2294912) Pre-recorded Information: Manufacturer ID: MCC 03RG20 Physical Format Information (Last Recorded): Book Type: DVD-R Part Version: 5 Disc Size: 120mm Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified Number of Layers: 1 Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP) Linear Density: 0.267 um/bit Track Density: 0.74 um/track First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608 Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 2,491,519 Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 0 I 21:16:20 ImgBurn Version 2.4.2.0 started! I 21:16:20 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 3) I 21:16:20 Total Physical Memory: 1,572,144 KB - Available: 910,340 KB W 21:16:20 Drive D:\ (FAT32) does not support single files > 4 GB in size. I 21:16:20 Initialising SPTI... I 21:16:20 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices... I 21:16:20 Found 1 DVD
LIGHTNING UK! Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 Try burning at 8x. Slower doesn't always mean better. Failing that, get a new drive.
Truths Posted February 5, 2009 Author Posted February 5, 2009 Just want to know, the disc that failed to burn - is it still usable for another burn?
Truths Posted February 5, 2009 Author Posted February 5, 2009 Dang! I had a few discs that failed to burn mixed up with good ones in my spindle. In response to LightningUK I tried to burn at 8x and it worked! I always thought 2x speed is a more thorough and safer option.
volvofl10 Posted February 5, 2009 Posted February 5, 2009 to sort your 'used' discs from the unburned ones, put ImgBurn in write mode MODE > WRITE , put a disc in your drive,make sure the correct drive shows in the destination box and look in the right window pane .(see below) to see what it says for Status. if it says Empty, you can still use the disc Disc Information: Status: EMPTY Erasable: No Sessions: Sectors: Size:
Truths Posted February 6, 2009 Author Posted February 6, 2009 Ah! Many thanks... I tried to use 6 disc (roughly) and I have about 30 in my spindle :s
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