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dvd burner problem

18 years ago

I need some help here. I have Win XP - and I use Nero v7 - I have burnt many, many dvd's with movies etc. on them I usually burn them as data files and am no longer able to for some reason. I can burn a cd, but not a dvd. I have checked the dvd burner drivers (I think) - went to device mgr. stuck in the driver disk when requested and after checking a box came up saying that there are no newer drivers, so I assume they are ok.

The error msg. I get says "illegal disk error" and I have tried 3 brands of dvd-R disks (which is what I always used before. My burner works with either dvd+/- but my dvd player likes the -. Anyway - I'm at a loss as to what to do.

Something has changed - I have tried to burn different movies - even used ConvertX and converted one and tried to burn it as a full length movie.....one that I have done this with before - and I get the same "illegal disk error".

I've uninstalled Nero....used the cleaner tool - reinstalled Nero again.......same thing!

Anybody got another suggestion....please, please.

Elaine

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klaa2
18 years ago
Do you have an Iomega burner?
Elaine_Canada
Original Author
18 years ago
No, my burner is NEC dvd+-RW ND -6500A if that is any help.

Sorry it took me so long to answer this - it's still not working.
Elaine
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klaa2
18 years ago
I need to know what version firmware you have on the burner. Try looking in the device manager - hardware - choose the cd/dvd drives - choose your burner, right click, properties, firmware revision. Let me know if that tells you the firmware.

It sounds like you need to update it. Even so, that particular burner may not like the media you have.

Have you tried to burn a dvd at a lower speed setting? Try burning one at 4x.
Elaine_Canada
Original Author
18 years ago
I tried to follow your instructions and saw this

IDE\CDRom_NEC_DVD+-RW_ND-6500A 2.81

Hopefully this is what you want. Yes, I tried burning at a lower speed - I just keep getting the same error.

Elaine
klaa2
18 years ago
Elaine, I apologize for taking so long to get back to you.

I have attached a link so you may download newer firmware. 2.81 is from 2/25/05. 2.03E is the newest version. NECND6500A-V203E.zip is the file you want. Unzip and run the .exe file. DO NOT SHUT DOWN THE COMPUTER WHILE THE BURNER IS BEING FLASHED.

Additionally, if you are using philips media, dump them. The media is not good. Stick with TDK, Maxell, Taiyo Yuden, or Ritek RiData (my personal favorite). What brand of media are you trying to use?

Let me know how you do.

Here is a link that might be useful: 6500A Firmware
Elaine_Canada
Original Author
18 years ago
I went to that spot, downloaded the correct file - unzipped and ran it - and got an error "Target is not found correctly"

I appreciate you trying to help me - and by the way - I'm using either Memorex or Imation dvd's - never had a problem with them before.

Elaine

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