DVD will not record
Started by
poppyal
, Sep 30 2006 06:02 PM
#1
Posted 30 September 2006 - 06:02 PM
#2
Posted 30 September 2006 - 06:07 PM
What happens when you try to record to a DVD disc?
#3
Posted 30 September 2006 - 08:25 PM
Keith, thanks for the reply. When I try to record to a DVD disc I am told that the media is not right or that there is no disc in the drive. NERO does not recognize the disc (or drive). My Computer shows it as a DVD drive until I put a blank DVD into it and then it shows it as a CD drive. Also, Nero says that the "system ASPI installation is corrupted" but it shows that the "nero ASPI is installed and working properly". Also, a program called "ForceASPI" states that "ASPI is not properly installed. One or more components have been replaced with older versions of the software". I hope this helps. Should I reinstall XP again? THanks for the help. Al.
#4
Posted 30 September 2006 - 08:29 PM
Items in blue which are underlined are clickable to give more information about the process
Click start then run, type prefetch then press enter, click edit then select all, right click any file then click delete, confirm delete
Click start, all programmes, accessories, system tools to run disc clean up, then from system tools, run disc defragmenter.
Click start then run, type sfc /scannow then press enter, you need the XP CD
Windows File Protection will show a blue onscreen progress bar, when the bar goes, reboot
If you do not have an XP CD you can borrow a same version as was originally installed XP CD, if you downloaded SP2 then you need an SP1 XP CD
Download and install Tune Up 2006 Trial
Run Tune Up Disc Clean Up
Run Tune Up Registry Clean Up
Click Optimize and Improve to run Reg Defrag, which will take a few minutes and need a reboot. You should disable the antivirus programme to run this
Check the anti virus is running after the reboot
After the reboot, click optimize then system optimizer to optimize the computer, select computer with an internet connection from the drop down menu, this also requires a reboot
After the reboot, click optimize then system optimizer to accelerate downloads, select the speed just above your actual connection speed, this requires a reboot
After the reboot, click optimize then system optimizer to run system advisor
Click start then run, type prefetch then press enter, click edit then select all, right click any file then click delete, confirm delete
Click start, all programmes, accessories, system tools to run disc clean up, then from system tools, run disc defragmenter.
Click start then run, type sfc /scannow then press enter, you need the XP CD
Windows File Protection will show a blue onscreen progress bar, when the bar goes, reboot
If you do not have an XP CD you can borrow a same version as was originally installed XP CD, if you downloaded SP2 then you need an SP1 XP CD
Download and install Tune Up 2006 Trial
Run Tune Up Disc Clean Up
Run Tune Up Registry Clean Up
Click Optimize and Improve to run Reg Defrag, which will take a few minutes and need a reboot. You should disable the antivirus programme to run this
Check the anti virus is running after the reboot
After the reboot, click optimize then system optimizer to optimize the computer, select computer with an internet connection from the drop down menu, this also requires a reboot
After the reboot, click optimize then system optimizer to accelerate downloads, select the speed just above your actual connection speed, this requires a reboot
After the reboot, click optimize then system optimizer to run system advisor
#5
Posted 30 September 2006 - 10:06 PM
Keith, I have done all that you have suggested - but it hasn't helped. I click on "My Computer" and drive "E" says "DVD-RW Drive". Then I put in a blank DVD disc and it changes to "CD Drive". I've even tried different brands of DVD discs. It will play DVDs but nothing else. I still get the same ASPI errors/messages. I can record CD but not DVD. Any more suggestions? PLEASE? Thanks again. Al.
#6
Posted 30 September 2006 - 10:27 PM
#7
Guest_rushin1nd_*
Posted 30 September 2006 - 11:18 PM
try going to my computer
on dvd-rw ...right click ...properties....under recording....make sure its checked were it says enable recording on this drive then click ok
on dvd-rw ...right click ...properties....under recording....make sure its checked were it says enable recording on this drive then click ok
#8
Posted 01 October 2006 - 08:39 AM
Keith, the address that you gave me states that this download is NOT to be used with Windows XP. Should I do it anyway? I don't want to cause more problems than I already have, but I trust you. Just let me know. Thanks, Al.
rushin1nd, I've already done that, but thanks anyway.
rushin1nd, I've already done that, but thanks anyway.
#9
Posted 01 October 2006 - 08:43 AM
how old is ur writer? maybe the lens needs cleaning or sumthin
#10
Posted 01 October 2006 - 09:18 AM
Knight Wolf, I used a lens cleaner but it didn't help. I could dis-assemble the unit and clean it that way. Do you think that is necessary?
#11
Posted 01 October 2006 - 09:57 AM
Sorry about that
Adaptec ASPI v4.71.2
ASPI Driver package for Windows computers, to support third party hardware and software. Includes ASPI drivers version 4.70 for Windows 98, NT 4, Me, 2000 and XP. Also includes ASPICHK version checking utility.
After years of waiting, Adaptec finally gets the official Win2000/XP compliant ASPI out..
http://www.afterdawn..._tools/aspi.cfm
Adaptec ASPI v4.71.2
ASPI Driver package for Windows computers, to support third party hardware and software. Includes ASPI drivers version 4.70 for Windows 98, NT 4, Me, 2000 and XP. Also includes ASPICHK version checking utility.
After years of waiting, Adaptec finally gets the official Win2000/XP compliant ASPI out..
http://www.afterdawn..._tools/aspi.cfm
#12
Posted 01 October 2006 - 11:10 AM
well u hav to tell me how old ur drive is....if its more than 1.5 yrs old i suggest u giv it to a service centre for lens cleaning...dont take the drive apart n stuff unless u really knw wat u r doin
#13
Posted 01 October 2006 - 11:23 AM
Hi, again. Well, all seems to work now. The "afterdawn" software apparently worked. I still get the "CD Drive" message in My Computer when I put in a blank disc, But Nero recognizes the drive and I can now burn a DVD. Also, Nerq's InfoTool now shows that the System ASPI is installed and working properlt. GREAT JOB, GUYS AND THANKS A BUNCH!!!!!
#14
Posted 01 October 2006 - 11:31 AM
It may show as a CD drive with a disc in, though it could show the disc as a DVDR
Thank You for letting us know
Thank You for letting us know
#15
Posted 01 October 2006 - 11:40 AM
Keith, is there anyway I can change that to do what is right, or should I quit while I'm ahead? It would be nice if it was to show correctly. By the way, my burner is about 6/7 months old and not used a whole lot.
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