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Thread ID: 55886 2005-03-22 00:31:00 DVD Burning Problems alistar (7671) Press F1
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336621 2005-03-22 00:31:00 Hope someone can help me here . . .

I have recently bought a computer from DSE with a built in 8x DVD RW (not sure of the brand) .

I have tried burning DVD video using Nero and am having problems . It simulates fine and takes around 20 minutes but when it comes to burn it slows down (it says it's burning at 4x but seems like it may be 2x) and gets to around 10% and fails .

I'm using DSE 8x DVD-R media (10 pack spindle) . I have tried shutting down anti-virus software and Zone alarm whilst burning but same problem .

What's wrong?!!

Also, should it be saying 4x (this is the maximum I can burn at) when the drive is 8x?

Thanks for any help . . .
alistar (7671)
336622 2005-03-22 00:54:00 Hope someone can help me here . . .

I have recently bought a computer from DSE with a built in 8x DVD RW (not sure of the brand) .

I have tried burning DVD video using Nero and am having problems . It simulates fine and takes around 20 minutes but when it comes to burn it slows down (it says it's burning at 4x but seems like it may be 2x) and gets to around 10% and fails .

I'm using DSE 8x DVD-R media (10 pack spindle) . I have tried shutting down anti-virus software and Zone alarm whilst burning but same problem .
You may need to try different brand of disk



Also, should it be saying 4x (this is the maximum I can burn at) when the drive is 8x?

The disks you are burning will be 4x disks . The burner will only write at 8x if you use 8x or higher disks
Davesdad (923)
336623 2005-03-22 01:01:00 Take it back to DSE. Metla (12)
336624 2005-03-22 01:04:00 DSE DVD-R's are crap. Try TDK or Mitsubishi. Never had a problem with these.
Imation aren't too bad either.
I'm gonna give away the DSE discs.
Neo_ (6874)
336625 2005-03-22 01:22:00 DSE DVD-R's are crap. Try TDK or Mitsubishi. Never had a problem with these.
Imation aren't too bad either.
I'm gonna give away the DSE discs.
The DSE disks XM4261 currently on their website are made by Imation. Good or bad??
PaulD (232)
336626 2005-03-22 01:34:00 Thanks - I'll try another brand and see if that fixes the problem .

Does it matter if I use DVD-R or DVD+R? The burner says DVD+R/RW . . .
alistar (7671)
336627 2005-03-22 01:50:00 Yes it does matter, as other formats may be incompatible with your drive

Stick with DVD+R discs
Myth (110)
336628 2005-03-22 01:52:00 I use to use Imation in my old 2x DVD burner and they were okay.
Haven't tried them in my 8x burner.
DVD-R are IMO more compatible with DVD drives/ players.
If your DVD burner isn't dual format (only DVD+R/RW) then you have to use DVD+R.
Most DVD burners are dual format these days.
Neo_ (6874)
336629 2005-03-22 03:57:00 As far as I know the 4x DSE discs are made by Imation (XM4261) and I have not used these before.
As for the DSE 8x I've made a lot of coasters.
Neo_ (6874)
336630 2005-03-22 05:40:00 Welcome to PressF1 Alistar

DVDs are not like CDs, they ARE MORE PICKY!

What works for one drive wont work for another.

My Optorite DD0201 loves cheap Princo Media! Hopeless with TDK media. CMC is _alright_ with this drive, but Princo is better
My Toshiba/Samsung Dual-Layer DVD+/-RW loves the CMC media, burns at 8x no worries. TDK is acceptable, burns at 4x (Only 4x media) and the Princo stuff sucks, it just doesnt play on anything.

Find the discs that suit your drive. Many drive manuals will tell you what type of media they prefer.


Chill.
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