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DVD data disks missing data after burning

15 years ago

I have been plagued with this problem.

I use Roxio 6 on XP home.

I create a data DVD in Easy CD and DVD Creater,

I burn it to disk, yet not all files end up on the disk.

I'm always carefull to stay inside the total disk size.

I thought the problem was with my DVD burner,

so I went out and bought a new LG DVD+/-R/RW CDR drive

The listing on the left is the source files.

The listing on the left is the data DVD.

Notice the difference in the size of that one folder.

Over half the files in the folder didn't go on the disk.

I have tried using Maxell DVD+R disks, and Verbatim DVD+R disks.

I burn at 4x, the only speed it will let me choose.

The disks are 8x and 16x blank disks.

This time it was only one folder. I have had most of the

files destined for the disk not show up after the burn.

What could be causing this. And how can I fix it.

Thanks.

Pooh Bear

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Pooh Bear
Original Author
15 years ago
This is where editing a post would be very helpful.
That should have read:

The listing on the left is the source files.
The listing on the right is the data DVD.

Or top then bottom as I see them on my screen.
zep516
15 years ago
One possible issue

When you add files or folders to a disc that already contains data, some files are lost. This may occur if one or both of the following conditions exist:

A file is added to the disc, and the name of the file is the same as the name of a folder that was already on the disk.

-or-
A folder is added to the disc, and the name of the folder is the same as the name of a file that was already on the disk.

Here is a link that might be useful: support.microsoft
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Pooh Bear
Original Author
15 years ago
The disks I am starting with are new and blank.

I may look for an updated driver.
The drive came with some disks but
I just let Windows install a driver for it.

Pooh Bear
DA_Mccoy
15 years ago
PB, my friend,

Get the free application Isobuster. I have used it several times to locate "hidden" or "lost" files on a disk, and repair a bad disk. It is a little complex so a practice run or two with a non-important disc is suggested. Even after previous use I still declare myself a novice with it.

DA

Here is a link that might be useful: Isobuster
Pooh Bear
Original Author
15 years ago
I solved this problem by switching to Nero Burning Rom.
I contacted my local computer shop where I bought the new
DVD drive and asked him about it. He had included some disks
with the drive and one of them was Nero.

This solved this problem and the problem with screen resolution.

Pooh Bear
grandms
15 years ago
Version 6 is a very old version of Roxio, and it sounds as if it just isn't up to the task. I don't know the latest version, but I found version 9 for a very cheap price.

However, you are lucky to have the Nero Burning program, which I understand is very good. I'd just get rid of the old Roxio program.

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