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| Thread ID: 47156 | 2004-07-17 16:44:00 | 650MB CD RW 'full' at 291MB | Vince (406) | Press F1 |
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| 253077 | 2004-07-17 16:44:00 | I have a 650MB CD RW that is "full" but which contains only 291MB of data? I am using Sonic RecordNow version 6.0.34.0, and DLA(Drive Letter Access) on a Dell Dimension 4600i with a HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC 4481B drive, whatever that is. This isn't just a case of miss reporting. The disc cannot be saved to. I just checked another disc and it is shown as 'full' but contains only 7.48MB. The first disc is Kodak, the second Imation. What could be causing this? Vince | Vince (406) | ||
| 253078 | 2004-07-17 21:39:00 | It sounds to me like the CDs have been finalised after the data was written to them. I take it you are trying to use these CDs as multi-sessions? (whereby you record some data to them one day and then add some more data at another time). To do this you would need to ensure that a multi-session option is selected before writing. Otherwise the CD will be written as a once-only and any spare space after the data written will be lost. |
southern_jas (4017) | ||
| 253079 | 2004-07-18 13:47:00 | They are 'RW' discs and I have been using them by dragging and dropping files in Windows Explorer. I had no problem over 2 years using Roxio Easy CD Creator on my old computer. Could that still be the cause? | Vince (406) | ||
| 253080 | 2004-07-18 19:34:00 | I have found CDRW discs a little unreliable, and use CDRs as they cost next to nothing these days | Baldy (26) | ||
| 253081 | 2004-07-18 22:19:00 | Hi Vince, theres different ways to write to a CD and some programs dont work with others in my experience. The dragging and dropping in WinExplorer is whats called packet-writing, where the contents are written to the disc but the disc isnt closed. Some programs like Roxio require you to pre-format the disc before you can use it in this fashion. Where you say the disc is full - how do you know? You would need to open the recorder software and look at the info for the disc to see if the disc is closed or not, rather than just thru WinExpl. Because you are now using different writing software, the new software probably cant read the disc in the same fashion so is seeing it as closed when it may actually be open. Regardless, its a RW so just copy the files from the disc to your HD then reformat the disc with your new software & copy files back. You would have to look in the help to see if it supports packet writing. |
parry (27) | ||
| 253082 | 2004-07-19 07:33:00 | I found when I was using Nero INCD, If I put just one large file on, it would say it was full at about 291mb. I had to split it up into about 100mb chunks or something, and then it worked. |
mejobloggs (264) | ||
| 253083 | 2004-07-19 12:30:00 | > Hi Vince , theres different ways to write to a CD and > some programs dont work with others in my experience. Yes I have found that this is part of the problem. The disc was formatted by Roxio's Direct CD. Sonic requires a special formatting for its Drive Letter Access. They are incompatible I guess. > The dragging and dropping in WinExplorer is whats > called packet-writing, where the contents are written > to the disc but the disc isnt closed. Some programs > like Roxio require you to pre-format the disc before > you can use it in this fashion. > > Where you say the disc is full - how do you know? Windows Explorer and My Computer both show the discs as being completely full. I assumed that this was accurate information, it dosen't pay to assume anything does it. You > would need to open the recorder software and look at > the info for the disc to see if the disc is closed or > not, rather than just thru WinExpl. Because you are > now using different writing software, the new > software probably cant read the disc in the same > fashion so is seeing it as closed when it may > actually be open. > Fortunatly the disc isn't closed, I have been able to save to the disc from within Sonic. > Regardless, its a RW so just copy the files from the > disc to your HD then reformat the disc with your new > software & copy files back. You would have to look in > the help to see if it supports packet writing. It does support packet writing if specially formated for it. Thanks all you have helped me overcome the power of my unconscious assumptions. Problem solved. I think I will buy Roxio again when I have some money, it's much easier to use and understand. Vince |
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