dvd media is VERY critical , I highly recommend TY = tayio yuden its simply the best i never get a coaster, heck it even writes it faster then what it says , get the 8x dvd quality will not get better if its slower , i tried everyitng on hard test from 2x to 16 x ,, i dont see a diffrnese so 8x is best http://www.supermediastore.com/dvd-r-media-dvdr-blank-dvd-media-highest-price.html
I stand corrected, thanks Ireland for calling me on that. Rssll, I'm running out of ideas here. If it's not the media and it's not the software, that leaves me to suspect the drive. Is there any way you can try another drive on your computer? Also, gus738 is right, I love TY's and we need to know if the Sony's you got are made in Japan or Taiwan. If you can't find it, then what spin are they (8x, 16X)? If anyone has any ideas, please say so.
The sony disc I have are DVD+r, made in Taiwan. As for the Drives (hard) My computer says it has 2, one in fat32 mode and another in ntsf mode. The one running in ntsf is my recovery drive I believe. Is it possible to create these backup files to my hard drive, and then use my program like Interwin DVD creator or Sonic Record now to put them on a dvd. This Backup thing is getting very frustrating. Is there a step by step manual on the inernet somewhere?
i dont remember very good, but i belive theirs a commond as well that coverts it but transfers the files alonge with the conversion,i have ntfs ... oh btw my movie covert one the hades factor was sucsefuly backec up after updating to 6.0.5.1
I have the latest versions of both clonedvd and anydvd...still cant figure this out. my friend has an older computer and running previous versions of the programs and he has no problems. GO FIGURE! This is driving me crazy.
rssll why not get an external hd plug it install anydvd clondvd2 on the external hd , run software and see results
I don't think I was clear, I meant I suspect the DVD Drive, not the HDD's (although it could be anything at this point). Is it possible for you to borrow your friend's DVD Drive and try it on your computer? If that's not possible, ask him to try burning with one of your empty discs (using Clone). If we can eliminate something than it gives us a better idea of what's wrong. As far as your HDD's being FAT or NTFS, I don't believe it matters (see Ireland's post), so you don't need to worry about that. You don't need a new HDD (as long as they're working with everything else), and the size is fine. I'm only using an 80G with about half unused and I back-up all day long. Maybe a veteren has a different idea, a little help guys?
Here's how to convert FAT32 to NTFS: Print & save it. http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/convertfat.mspx This will do the trick! BTW "NTFS" stands for New Technology File System. FAT32 is really no good anymore. At least not for backing up Vidoeo files and such.
dude i say take the garbage low end media , buy ty aka tayo youden make your burn and problems away.... im 99% sure its dvd media .... ty is made in japan ... but like other guy said BORROW a dvd burner... ( so it can read and burn)
Ok if i convert from fat32 to ntfs will that reformat my drive and make me lose all my saved data and applications. My friend has tried the blank dvdx that i have been unsuccesful with and he ahs had no problem making a backup. I checked his dvd writer drive and it is also a lite on sohw 832 running vsom firmware. So at this point I fon't think it is the media i'm using. butI'm willing to try and convert from Fat32 to ntfs if i wont lose everything. heck i guess I'm willing to even lose everything, just want to make sure I have to backup all my important stuff first. Thanks for everybodys help. Russ
well before you jump on last thing , borrow his drive and remove yours and try his dvd drive on your pc , if it fails once then its your hdd//
My friend does,t want to remove his internal drive in fear of screwing up his computer. i'm willing to buy a new external one. Any suggestions for one....one that doesn't cost more than $100.00 and more like $50.00?
here is someting better , http://www.staples.com/webapp/wcs/s...51&langId=-1&cmArea=FEATURED:SC3:CG104:DP2165 but go to your local store , i belive i saw it a bit cheaper on the local store , oh and dont forget to get the warranty for 2 years for 10 or 25 bucks!! and just bring it to the store before the time dies and you can do the same over n over , you just loose warranty price every 2 years. PROMO DIES EVERY 2 WEEKS COUNT , SO MAYBE IT ENDS THIS SAT i always loved i/o magic and i never had any problems with my i/o magic, i have the earlier model rigth b4 lightscribe technology , oh and by removing dvd drives YOUR PC or in this case his WILL NOT break lmao....
Ok thank you! I'll save for it and get it in about 2 weeks, I'll repost the results then. I hope this works!
rssll, been watching ur post. i think most of us (who burn alot of movies) can agree we've had simmilar probs/error msgs. if updating ur drive did'nt work.....i'll bet that it's just time 4 a new one. so act on the good advice you've recieved and post back...good or bad results NARCISMO heres an awsome link for stupid hardware prices.... http://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/Shopping/Shoppingcart.asp?DEPA=0&submit=view
yep yep you said it narcismo , thats why i buy from staples on promos for i/o magic b4 my 2 year in store replacement warranty plan , when ever a problem such as this happens .... oh btw borrow cash from friends / mom dad or someting cuz this sale started since this sunday or last sunday so it means that it either ends this sat or next sat .... why take a chance? go to local store to see when it dies out
Amen gus! bought my lg lightscribe x16 for $60(shipping included).timing counts. but not everyone has that luxury. thats where, on-line/i-net comes in handy. NARCISMO newegg.com rocks!
Sorry it's been a while since i posted last. Thankyou everybody fot the support and advice. My friend has tried my blank dvd's and has no problem at all making backups. So i'm sure i just need a new one, weird though, i've never used it but to make about 20 cd's and its shot already? Infact i can still make music cd's with it. I suppose i should just break down and get the external dvd writer.
hi, i have a similar question. i have the same bad media error message when using any and clone dvd. the only difference is it's only when i try to burn large movies on dl verbatim discs. dvd 5 discs have no issues at all just the dl discs. could it be settings or anything like that. this has just started recentely the last 6 or 7 discs. thanks in advance, mike
