Unable to burn DVD'S

[Lakshmi kanth]

HI. i'm using WINDOWSXP(SP2) with BENQ DVD combo pack drive, it writes both CD's n DVD's. I'm using nero7. but now i'm fassing a problem.
2day i entered an empty DVD into drive to make a data disc, but nero is not writing the disc. simply it counting time, even the process is not starting(like burn process started at 3.00pm(time)).
then i tried with windowsxp. instead of making a virtual image. its displaying a msg."Windows encountered a problem when trying 2 copythe file xyz".
Then i tried with cd. Its Working with both windows n nero. And also when i tried with written DVD which has no space, windows is able 2 form image. But only empty DVD is not working.
Before the writing process started. I installed VMware software. Then after restarting i tried 2 write a DVD.
Is my Disc is k or not?
Please give me some solution.

Originally Posted by Lakshmi kanth

HI. i'm using WINDOWSXP(SP2) with BENQ DVD combo pack drive, it writes both CD's n DVD's. I'm using nero7. but now i'm fassing a problem.
2day i entered an empty DVD into drive to make a data disc, but nero is not writing the disc. simply it counting time, even the process is not starting(like burn process started at 3.00pm(time)).
then i tried with windowsxp. instead of making a virtual image. its displaying a msg."Windows encountered a problem when trying 2 copythe file xyz".
Then i tried with cd. Its Working with both windows n nero. And also when i tried with written DVD which has no space, windows is able 2 form image. But only empty DVD is not working.
Before the writing process started. I installed VMware software. Then after restarting i tried 2 write a DVD.
Is my Disc is k or not?
Please give me some solution.

sorry sir i'm new 2 digit site

[Gigacore]

Try writing the same file to another disk... if it continues re-install OS, even if it doesn't ur drive may be on its last steps..

BTW.... welcome to forum

[Lakshmi kanth]

ya. firstly i tried with afa(meldy company). Then i tried with moserbaer. even then its not working

[Gigacore]

Well now try re-installing Nero 7 or opt for Nero 6... even if it wont work... try as i said before

[Lakshmi kanth]

but why windows is unable 2 form an image on DVD

[Gigacore]

Some bugs or might be some failure during the installation

[cynosure]

@Intel: I know that the most easy way to rectify the problems in Windows is to reinstall the OS but thats not the first move. This is the last resort man.

@Lakshmi: Wait for other people's reply. Somebody will surely help. People are very helpful here.

[Gigacore]

@ cynosure, well u can help him too...... no probs..... i didn't recommend him to reinstall the OS at first!

[cynosure]

^Man I have no idea about all this stuff. Wait for any MVP or any other geek who can help him. No idea from my side.

[Gigacore]

^ i hope it doesnt need any MVP

[Lakshmi kanth]

Thank u very much. it solved.
tell me why windows is unable 2 form an image?

[Gigacore]

How did u solve it?

Its difficult to say that windows is the culprit for not creating a image... it might be fault of Nero or the ASPI drivers..

[Lakshmi kanth]

the one u said.
i reinstalled nero7 n now its working. I even starting writing a DVD.
Thanks a lot

But its taking much time. to write a DVD I included all doc files. Thats why so much time. Better 2 write the DVD at 8x speed when we are writimg a dvd with doc files.

[Gigacore]

Alright buddy! have a nice time

[msnways1]

Dude

Try these
1. Change your DVD drive's data cable. Also try to use other un-used power cable inside cabinet.
2. Use different brand DVD media to burn DVD.
3. Use different DVD burning software, like Easy media creator, Ashampoo burner.. etc.
4. If all above tries fails, try using ur drive with other pc. If problem persists den its time to repair ur drive. And if planning to buy new one den better go with Sony/Asus/Lite-On.