PLEASE HELP!!! - Getting any DVD Writer to Work

Discussion in 'Storage Devices' started by andrees, Oct 29, 2004.

  1. andrees

    andrees Geek Trainee

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    :confused: Please help, I am having a knightmare gettin DVD Writers to work in my Computer.

    I currently have the following:

    AMD 64 3000Ghz
    1Gb DDR RAM
    Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-K8NS Pro (K8 Triton Series - Take Note, this a nForce 3 Motherboard)
    LG DVD Drive
    NVidia FX5700LE Gaphics Card
    Windows XP SP2

    I have already tried to install Sony DW-u14A DVD Writer and a Pioneer DVR-A05 DVD Writer, but neither of them I can get to burn properly. I have tried using the default windows IDE controllers drivers and the normal nForce3 drives but still no luck. I have also tried upgrading the firmware on both drives but still no luck. And yes I have also tried all the usual tricks such as trying to burn using a slower speed but still no luck. I really do not know what to do as my CD-Writer burns fine, but DVD writers do not burn.

    Can anyone help? I thought it might be an incompatibility at first with the IDE drivers, but surely not two different drives.

    Also take note, I use Norton Internet Security.


    Please help :confused:
     
    andrees, Oct 29, 2004
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  2. evanjanis

    evanjanis Geek Trainee

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    You could have some problems with the two makers. I have never heard of something like they both wont burn anything. Did you install them before or after you downloaded SP2 for XP. The only thing i can think of is that they are not working with XP and its drivers that come in the SP2 pack. IF you can still get another companys but if you cant look up for some tech support on their sites. Their might be some good information their.
     
    evanjanis, Oct 29, 2004
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  3. Anti-Trend

    Anti-Trend Nonconformist Geek

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    What burning software are you using?
     
    Anti-Trend, Oct 29, 2004
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  4. Addis

    Addis The King

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    What exactly happens when you try to burn?
     
    Addis, Oct 30, 2004
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  5. Big B

    Big B HWF Godfather

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    Well, the next thing that you might try is searching for "nvide.nvu" and deleting all instances of it. If you have System Restore enabled, disable it before you search for and delete nvide.nvu.

    I had to do that to get my CD-burning issues resolved.
     
    Big B, Oct 30, 2004
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  6. andrees

    andrees Geek Trainee

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    Sorry for the delay. My DVD burning software is Nero 6 and basically whenever I get between 16% and 40% the burn fails. This happens in simulation as well. I cannot see it is the disks as I have tried many different types.

    I have tried rolling back the ide drivers, which also included removing nvide.nvu, mind u I didn't disable the System Restore (How?).


    I think for a last resort I might just format the computer, reinstall Windows XP SP1 and then try and install it.
     
    andrees, Nov 1, 2004
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