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every cd i write ends up like this:

[IMG]http://img26.exs.cx/img26/9446/error9.gif[/IMG]

why ?!?!?

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A few practical checks that haven't been covered in detail above will quickly tell whether this is media, mechanics, or host-side configuration.

Start with a short, ordered diagnostic routine: try one spindle of well-reviewed media (Verbatim/Taiyo Yuden or a current recommended brand) to exclude a bad batch; verify each burn with the "verify written data" option rather than relying on a quick copy; test the same burned disc in a second, different PC or external drive to see whether errors reproduce; and swap the drive's ribbon/cable for a proper 80‑conductor cable and confirm DMA mode is enabled in the OS. These steps separate poor blanks from a flaky drive/cabling/power problem.

Also check a few hardware and firmware items: clean the laser lens, try a different Molex/SATA power connector (a weak PSU rail can cause marginal writes), and only update the drive firmware from the manufacturer following their instructions (flashing has risk). If the burner is on a shared IDE channel, try temporarily moving it to its own channel or changing master/slave jumper settings to rule out timing issues.

About quality scans and read-speed variance: scan results are drive-dependent. One drive's "perfect" scan doesn't guarantee another drive will read the disc. Repeated C2 or POF reports on multiple drives and media indicates a real write problem (bad media or failing writer). If a reputable brand fixes the failures, it's almost certainly the media. If failures persist across different blanks and across different hosts, the drive or its electronics are the likely cause and RMA/service is justified.

Tying back to earlier posts: was right that media or a failing burner are prime suspects. and 's points about burn method and compatibility matter too — use a proper session/ISO write and avoid packet-writing for maximum cross‑drive compatibility.

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Member Avatar for Pimp Daddy

How are you burning you're CDs? Do you use .iso images or drag n' drop (in a Winows Explorer style)?

What CD burning software do you use?

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I use drag and drop

And I'm using Nero , then I swithced to Nero 6.6.0.1... and I tried Plextools 2.17 - I have a plextor writer 52/24/52

I reinstalled windows and all the burning software... I defragmented my harddrive... I tried every writing speed... 4/8/16/20/24/32/40/52

And still the same problem.

PS: If I run the test at 52x reading speed it looks much worst.

Member Avatar for S4M31R4

Install [/B]Nero 6. Don't do drag-and drop. Use the options in Nero to burn disc. If writing data to disc you can use highest speed, wheras if your writing a movie file you need to have th speed around 8 or 12!!!!!

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I clearly said I used Nero 6 and tried all speeds. Sheesh...

And drag and drop is an option to add the files... d'oh... :!:

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Whcih Software Is That (the One Whose Screen Capture U Have Shown????)

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every cd i write ends up like this:

[IMG]http://img26.exs.cx/img26/9446/error9.gif[/IMG]

why ?!?!?

Your Quality score showes 100.0, and errors showes 000
what is wrong with the cds' after you burn them .

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Well can't you see ? After minute 65-70 or so, the discs that I just burned are not read properly. I copy the movie back, or whatever I have on the disc and when i get to "10 seconds remaining" it takes 2-5 more minutes...

Other cd-rom's / writers have more problems reading these discs at the end aswell, some even more or are unable.

Here's a test done at 52x read speed on a cd that was writen at 4x:
[IMG]http://img4.exs.cx/img4/8213/error7.gif[/IMG]

- the test was almost perfect at 40x reading speed though... weird :surprised
- and the previous cd looks much worse when I test it at 52x reading speed

I want to to know for sure if this is a compatibility issue, a bad lot of discs, a software problem or a recorder malfunction.
I don't really have time to take the writer to the service and wait up to a week until it's repaired/changed, and I need it daily.

Member Avatar for PRAKHAR

I Am Trying To Be Very Polite,
But For The Last Time Will Anyone Tell Me Which Software's Print Has Been Put Up.

Early Response Will Be Highly Appreciated.

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I Am Trying To Be Very Polite,
But For The Last Time Will Anyone Tell Me Which Software's Print Has Been Put Up.

Early Response Will Be Highly Appreciated.

Lighten up ,Dude

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lol PRAKHAR, i thought it was obvious from that picture.
Well it's obvious offcourse for those that can give me a helpfull answer.

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