uhm my burner is screwing up and wont seem to burn anything properly anymore. Here's a log from a failed burn attempt using Nero. I tried it at 12x wont let me go any lower. i get a error saying something about no seek or something like that.


1A23-0009-4030-2409-0769-1046

Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: -
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 10/26/2004 6:35:34 PM
Nero version: 6.6.0.5
Recorder: <ATAPI CD-RW 40/12/48X> Version: 100C - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.6.0.5
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI
CD-ROM: < ATAPI 52X CDROM >Version: 1.40 - HA 1 TA 1 - 6.6.0.5
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : Maxtor 53073H6 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : ATAPI CD-RW 40/12/48X atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : ATAPI 52X CDROM atapi Port 1 ID 1 DMA: Off

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
ATAPI CD-RW 40/12/48X D: CDRom0
ATAPI 52X CDROM E: CDRom1
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 83886080 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 767MB (785904kB)
Free physical memory: 398MB (407568kB)
Memory in use : 48 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

8.10.2005
CD-ROM (ISO)
10:45:47 AM #1 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6168
Iso document burn settings
------------------------------------------
Determine maximum speed : TRUE
Simulate : FALSE
Write : TRUE
Finalize CD : FALSE
Multisession : TRUE
Multisession type: : Start multisession
Burning mode : TAO
Mode : 1
ISO Level : 1 (Max. of 11 = 8 + 3 char)
Character set : ISO 9660
Joliet : TRUE
Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : TRUE
Allow more than 255 characters in path : TRUE
Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE

10:45:47 AM #2 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 2870
ATAPI CD-RW 40/12/48X
BURN-Proof activated

10:45:47 AM #3 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 127
Reader running

10:45:47 AM #4 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 122
Writer ATAPI CD-RW 40/12/48X running

10:45:47 AM #5 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3286
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

10:45:47 AM #6 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3155
Turn on Track-at-once, using CD-R/RW media

10:45:48 AM #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 257
Last possible write address on media: 359845 ( 79:59.70)
Last address to be written: 333119 ( 74:03.44)

10:45:48 AM #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 269
Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD)

10:45:48 AM #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2310
Recorder: ATAPI CD-RW 40/12/48X;
CDR code: 00 97 26 66; OSJ entry from: CMC Magnetics Corporation
ATIP Data:
Special Info [hex] 1: D0 00 98, 2: 61 1A 42 (LI 97:26.66), 3: 4F 3B 47 (LO 79:59.71)
Additional Info [hex] 1: 00 00 80 (invalid), 2: 00 00 00 (invalid), 3: 00 00 00 (invalid)

10:45:48 AM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 431
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

10:45:48 AM #11 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 829
Setup items (after recorder preparation)
0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 ()
2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
original disc pos #0 + 333120 (333120) = #333120/74:1.45
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 333118 blocks [ATAPI CD-RW 40/12/48X]
--------------------------------------------------------------

10:45:48 AM #12 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1042
Prepare recorder [ATAPI CD-RW 40/12/48X] for write in TAO
DAO infos:
==========
MCN: ""
TOCType: 0x00; Session Closed, disc not fixated
Tracks 1 to 1:
1: TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048/0x00, FilePos 0 307200 682536960, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep__________
-150 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
-150 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00
333120 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00

10:45:48 AM #13 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1110
Removed 2 run-out blocks from end of track 1. Length: 333120 -> 333118.

10:45:48 AM #14 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Caching of files started

10:45:48 AM #15 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4042
Cache writing successful.

10:45:48 AM #16 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Caching of files completed

10:45:48 AM #17 Phase 28 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Speed measurement started

10:45:48 AM #18 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2604
Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0

10:46:28 AM #19 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228
all writers idle, stopping conversion

10:46:28 AM #20 Phase 29 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1781
Speed measurement completed: 114.3x (17,150 KB/s)

10:46:28 AM #21 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Burn process started at 12x (1,800 KB/s)

10:46:28 AM #22 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2604
Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0

10:46:28 AM #23 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 21060
Set BUFE: BURN-Proof -> ON

10:53:03 AM #24 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228
all writers idle, stopping conversion

10:53:37 AM #25 SCSI -1093 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1178
SCSI Exec, HA 1, TA 0, LUN 0
Status: 0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR)
HA-Status 0x00 (0x00, OK)
TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND)
Sense Key: 0x03 (KEY_MEDIUM_ERROR)
Sense Code: 0x02
Sense Qual: 0x00
CDB Data: 0x35 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00
Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x03 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A
0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x02 0x00

10:53:38 AM #26 CDR -1093 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2049
No seek complete

10:53:38 AM #27 TRANSFER -18 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2049
Could not perform EndTrack

10:53:39 AM #28 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 15760
<ATAPI CD-RW 40/12/48X > start Close Session

10:54:14 AM #29 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Burn process failed at 12x (1,800 KB/s)


Existing drivers:
File 'WNASPINT.DLL': Ver=V1.18, size=57344 bytes, created 9/1/2005 10:24:34 AM
File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.02.62a, size=20016 bytes, created 12/20/2004 11:37:14 AM (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K)
File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), size=95360 bytes, created 8/3/2004 10:59:42 PM (Adapter driver for rec)

Registry Keys:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)

Hi recklessfire13, welcome to SAF

First of all, was it working before or is this your first attempt with it ?

Have you tried to run Nero CD Speed on it ?

Are you trying to burn a new media or rewriting an old one ?

What the exact error text it returns when failing ?

Chris

I've heard that using cheap no-brand CDs will cause burn failures. If you use a recognised brand such as TDK (no, not plugging TDK specifically!) then you should be OK.

If you're using no-brand CDs, try again using branded ones and see what happens.

I had a Nero burning problem a few months ago, and when I researched it all I could find was "use more expensive CDs" but in my case I tried 2 or 3 different brands, and it kept failing. I had to conclude that in my case the CD-RW drive had had it and had to shell out for a new one

I suspect your burner has gone south. I go to Best Buy and get the cheapest bulk blanks I can find and rarely have a bad burn. I have to with all the CDs my kids go through!

it says no seek complete

This may have a lot of causes, including a bad/died drive, a faulty PSU or a system issue (in this case, a system restore will do the job).

I will first suspect the NERO software, so you may try this free CD burning solution from http://www.cdburnerxp.se/

Post back if the problem persists.

Chris

i used the prog u recommended and i tried it at 4x and it would say it burned successfully but then i couldnt eject my cd unless i restarted my comp and when i checked if the files were actually burned in the cd there was nothing in there. i already tried several times and the same problem keeps happening.

So, unfortunately, as ranchhand said before, your burner has gone south.

You might check out the NECs at Newegg; they have been running around $45 for a DVD burner. Not at bad price, and have had several and like them all.