Media inserted is dual layer. Error says it's single layer.

Burn-Good!

I'm getting an error message when trying to copy DVD to DVD, full disc or main movie.
"Media inserted in drive E: is single layer.
Please insert a double layer media to start the write process."

I'm using version DVDFAB 7.0.9.0. I've copied the source DVD to my local hard drive. I have quality set to DVD9 & I have a double layer DVD+R DVD in the burn drive. Why is it telling me it's a single layer? I've tried this with more than one DVD and keep getting the same error. This is the method that I believe I've been using for a quite some time with no problems. I've tried this trying to copy from the source DVD and from the source files on my HD.

I'm using Window XP, Media center edition with SP3. All drives are internal. I'm logged in as administrator. I have a lifetime license/registration that started probably a year and a half ago. No OS or hardware changes since the last successful burns.

Below is the last burn_vso 3 log sessions:

[SIZE="1"]2010-08-02 17:20:02 ---- ******************** Log session stop 02-Aug 17:20:02.461 PID 2116********************
2010-08-02 16:56:08 Info Current Drive selected : 4:0:0 - HP DVD Writer 740b HI24 [E] (Ide)
2010-08-02 16:56:08 Info Using Advanced SPTI interface
2010-08-02 16:56:08 Info System default language : English (United States)
2010-08-02 16:56:08 Info User default language : English (United States)
2010-08-02 16:56:08 Info DLL Version : 4.0.7.466
2010-08-02 16:56:08 Info DLL : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 7\vso_hwe.dll
2010-08-02 16:56:08 Info Version : 7, 0, 4, 0
2010-08-02 16:56:08 Info ExeName : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 7\DVDFab.exe
2010-08-02 16:56:08 Info OS : Microsoft Windows XP MCE 2005 (Build 2600: Service Pack 3)
2010-08-02 16:56:08 ---- ******************** Log session start 02-Aug 16:56:08.717 PID 2116********************

2010-06-22 16:41:55 ---- ******************** Log session stop 22-Jun 16:41:55.140 PID 4016********************
2010-06-22 16:39:01 Info Current Drive selected : 4:0:0 - HP DVD Writer 740b HI24 [E] (Ide)
2010-06-22 16:39:01 Info Using Advanced SPTI interface
2010-06-22 16:39:01 Info System default language : English (United States)
2010-06-22 16:39:01 Info User default language : English (United States)
2010-06-22 16:39:01 Info DLL Version : 4.0.7.466
2010-06-22 16:39:01 Info DLL : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 7\vso_hwe.dll
2010-06-22 16:39:01 Info Version : 7, 0, 4, 0
2010-06-22 16:39:01 Info ExeName : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 7\DVDFab.exe
2010-06-22 16:39:01 Info OS : Microsoft Windows XP MCE 2005 (Build 2600: Service Pack 3)
2010-06-22 16:39:01 ---- ******************** Log session start 22-Jun 16:39:01.562 PID 4016********************

2010-06-22 16:38:36 ---- ******************** Log session stop 22-Jun 16:38:36.500 PID 3704********************
2010-06-22 16:38:00 Info Poor quality disc detected or drive error.
2010-06-22 01:23:49 Info WRITE SUCCESS: Disc written
2010-06-22 01:23:49 Info Finalization Time 00:01:11 - Total completion time 02:19:18
2010-06-22 01:22:38 Info Write finished in 02:18:07 - Finalization start here. Avg. burn rate 0.77
2010-06-21 23:04:50 Info Lead-in burning time (mS) 19531
2010-06-21 23:04:31 Info Write started 3939776 sectors to write
2010-06-21 23:04:31 Info Init success: DVD+R Dual Layer
2010-06-21 23:04:31 Info Init DVD+R Dual Layer: Layer change set to LBA 1969904 (3.76 Gb.)
2010-06-21 23:04:31 Info Writing speed requested x4.0, effective x4.0
2010-06-21 23:04:31 Info layer break set by filesystem builder at 0
2010-06-21 23:04:31 Info Available write speed: 4x
2010-06-21 23:04:31 Info Media ID: RITEK-S04-42
2010-06-21 23:04:31 Info Media type: Dual Layer DVD+R
2010-06-21 23:04:30 Info PIO Mode
2010-06-21 23:04:30 Info Scanned files #41, folder #2 - total size 8067475456 b. (7.51 Gb.)
2010-06-21 23:04:30 Info Inserted media type : DL DVD+R
2010-06-21 23:04:30 Info Write started
2010-06-21 23:04:26 Info Writable disc DL DVD+R inserted. Ready to write
2010-06-21 22:50:26 Info Writable disc DL DVD+R inserted. Ready to write
2010-06-21 22:50:06 Info Parsing disc ...
2010-06-21 22:50:04 Info Disc ejected by user.
2010-06-21 22:03:14 Info Writable disc DL DVD+R inserted. Ready to write
2010-06-21 22:02:52 Info Parsing disc ...
2010-06-21 22:02:26 Info Disc ejected by user.
2010-06-21 21:56:52 Info Disc (DL DVD+R) not emtpy.
2010-06-21 21:56:30 Info Disc ejected by user.
2010-06-21 21:14:44 Info Disc (DL DVD+R) not emtpy.
2010-06-21 21:14:22 Info Disc ejected by user.
2010-06-21 20:53:41 Info Disc (DL DVD+R) not emtpy.
2010-06-21 20:53:19 Info Parsing disc ...
2010-06-21 20:32:38 Info Disc (DL DVD+R) not emtpy.
2010-06-21 20:32:16 Info Parsing disc ...
2010-06-21 20:32:15 Info Disc ejected by user.
2010-06-21 20:11:24 Info Disc (DL DVD+R) not emtpy.
2010-06-21 20:11:06 Info Parsing disc ...
2010-06-21 19:50:37 Info WRITE SUCCESS: Disc written
2010-06-21 19:50:37 Info Finalization Time 00:01:06 - Total completion time 01:26:16
2010-06-21 19:49:30 Info Write finished in 01:25:09 - Finalization start here. Avg. burn rate 0.75
2010-06-21 18:24:39 Info Lead-in burning time (mS) 18442
2010-06-21 18:24:20 Info Write started 2369360 sectors to write
2010-06-21 18:24:20 Info Init success: DVD+R Dual Layer
2010-06-21 18:24:20 Info Init DVD+R Dual Layer: Layer change set to LBA 1184688 (2.26 Gb.)
2010-06-21 18:24:20 Info Writing speed requested x4.0, effective x4.0
2010-06-21 18:24:20 Info layer break set by filesystem builder at 0
2010-06-21 18:24:20 Info Available write speed: 4x
2010-06-21 18:24:20 Info Media ID: RITEK-S04-42
2010-06-21 18:24:20 Info Media type: Dual Layer DVD+R
2010-06-21 18:24:20 Info PIO Mode
2010-06-21 18:24:20 Info Scanned files #13, folder #2 - total size 4851318784 b. (4.52 Gb.)
2010-06-21 18:24:20 Info Inserted media type : DL DVD+R
2010-06-21 18:24:20 Info Write started
2010-06-21 18:24:18 Info Writable disc DL DVD+R inserted. Ready to write
2010-06-21 18:23:56 Info Parsing disc ...
2010-06-21 18:23:34 Info No disc in drive.
2010-06-21 18:23:30 Info Writable disc DVD+R inserted. Ready to write
2010-06-21 18:23:28 Info Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R, DL DVD-R
2010-06-21 18:23:28 Info Drive has IDE-ATAPI physical interface
2010-06-21 18:23:28 Info New Drive selected : 4:0:0 - HP DVD Writer 740b HI24 [E] (Ide)
2010-06-21 17:11:35 Info Current Drive selected : 4:0:0 - HP DVD Writer 740b HI24 [E] (Ide)
2010-06-21 17:11:35 Info Using Advanced SPTI interface
2010-06-21 17:11:35 Info System default language : English (United States)
2010-06-21 17:11:35 Info User default language : English (United States)
2010-06-21 17:11:35 Info DLL Version : 4.0.7.466
2010-06-21 17:11:35 Info DLL : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 7\vso_hwe.dll
2010-06-21 17:11:35 Info Version : 7, 0, 4, 0
2010-06-21 17:11:35 Info ExeName : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 7\DVDFab.exe
2010-06-21 17:11:35 Info OS : Microsoft Windows XP MCE 2005 (Build 2600: Service Pack 3)
2010-06-21 17:11:35 ---- ******************** Log session start 21-Jun 17:11:35.406 PID 3704********************[/SIZE]

This is what is in the process log:
[SIZE="1"]19:28:55: Burn DVD folder (C:\Documents and Settings\Jeremy\My Documents\Jeremy's Videos\Movies & Shows\Zombieland\FullDisc\ZOMBIELAND\) started
19:29:25: Task_2 failed! Error=122[/SIZE]

Reason I am using DVD9 is that I'm assuming that compressing it to DVD5 would diminish the quality. Correct me if I'm 100% wrong on this. I prefer to have my copies as close to 100% of the quality of the original as possible.

Thanks in advance for your help.

fab_admin

You state you are using V 7090 but your logs states ..........

[SIZE=1]2010-06-21 17:11:35 Info Version : 7, 0, 4, 0[/SIZE]

If you have logs from V7090 please post them.

AGJ

[QUOTE=Burn-Good!;47309]2010-06-22 16:38:36 ---- ******************** Log session stop 22-Jun 16:38:36.500 PID 3704********************
2010-06-22 16:38:00 Info Poor quality disc detected or drive error.
2010-06-22 01:23:49 Info WRITE SUCCESS: Disc written
2010-06-22 01:23:49 Info Finalization Time 00:01:11 - Total completion time 02:19:18
2010-06-22 01:22:38 Info Write finished in 02:18:07 - Finalization start here. Avg. burn rate 0.77
2010-06-21 23:04:50 Info Lead-in burning time (mS) 19531
2010-06-21 23:04:31 Info Write started 3939776 sectors to write
2010-06-21 23:04:31 Info Init success: DVD+R Dual Layer
2010-06-21 23:04:31 Info Init DVD+R Dual Layer: Layer change set to LBA 1969904 (3.76 Gb.)
2010-06-21 23:04:31 Info Writing speed requested x4.0, effective x4.0
2010-06-21 23:04:31 Info layer break set by filesystem builder at 0
2010-06-21 23:04:31 Info Available write speed: 4x
2010-06-21 23:04:31 Info Media ID: RITEK-S04-42
2010-06-21 23:04:31 Info Media type: Dual Layer DVD+R
2010-06-21 23:04:30 Info PIO Mode
2010-06-21 23:04:30 Info Scanned files #41, folder #2 - total size 8067475456 b. (7.51 Gb.)
2010-06-21 23:04:30 Info Inserted media type : DL DVD+R
2010-06-21 23:04:30 Info Write started
2010-06-21 23:04:26 Info Writable disc DL DVD+R inserted. Ready to write
2010-06-21 22:50:26 Info Writable disc DL DVD+R inserted. Ready to write
2010-06-21 22:50:06 Info Parsing disc ...
2010-06-21 22:50:04 Info Disc ejected by user.
2010-06-21 22:03:14 Info Writable disc DL DVD+R .[/QUOTE]

you are using junk media as the burn log say that. Also your DVD drive is in PIO Mode use DVDFab to reset it to DMA mode

CBR929

Burn-Good!
Excellent advise by the Mods as always;)
If I can add something too your Drive has a firmware update you will find it here
NOTE: if you do not know how to flash your drive do not do it, it will render your drive useless:(
CBR929

Burn-Good!

Well go figure. Windows coincidentally needed to install a security update after I posted this thread and it required a restart. After restarting I was able to burn to the DVD and so far everything seems to be working ok.

GruÃ±Ã³n - I'm not sure why the log says it is 7.0.4.0 as when I started DVDFAB it said there was an updated and if I wanted to install it. I said yes and let it install. Maybe the restart also help finish the install. I will post a new log file since it is working now to see if there is anything else you can see that could be an issue.

AGS - What does DVDFAB qualify as "good" or "best" media? Any suggestions? I'm sure there's a thread on this already but since you mentioned it I thought I'd ask and you would probably point me to the right thread.

CBR929 - Will the firmware update improve the use of my drive in any way? If so maybe some instructions to do what you are mentioning would be in order. Are there any risk or side effects involved in doing this?

maineman

1) Good news, let's see what the next log says...for now
If it ain't broke, don't fix it

2) The only recommended DL media is
Verbatim +R DL MIS (which is made in Singapore)
The MII stuff (made in India) is not a bad second choice, but MIS is preferable.
Both the MKM 001 (2.4-4X) and the MKM 003 (8X) are top notch and should serve you well.

3) As CB said, a mis or bad flash can brick your burner, so tread carefully.
On the one hand, most of us old timers don't think twice about flashing firmware, but the potential for disaster is there, particularly if you've never done it.
Also depending on the drive, it's not always possible to go back easily or at all, if you don't like the updated firmware.
My recommendation is get everything else in order and then let's take a look at your firmware

Burn-Good!

1) I agree, not broke, don't fix.
2) How do I know if the disk is MIS? What does that mean?
3) I'll leave the flash thing alone for now, just as long as everything is working. Just wish it would burn to the disk a little faster.

maineman

MIS = made in Singapore.
You'll have to look on the spindle wrapper for the manufacturer's locale

maineman

Hang on, I'll be back in a few and look over your burn log again
As always, GruÃ±Ã³n, AGJ and CBR929 gave you great advice so I doubt I'll see anything else, but another pair of eyes is never a bad thing

Burn-Good!

Latest log:
[SIZE="1"]2010-08-03 12:03:26 ---- ******************** Log session stop 03-Aug 12:03:26.843 PID 3292********************
2010-08-03 12:03:22 Info Parsing disc ...
2010-08-03 08:45:52 Info WRITE SUCCESS: Disc written
2010-08-03 08:45:52 Info Finalization Time 00:01:08 - Total completion time 02:15:31
2010-08-03 08:44:43 Info Write finished in 02:14:22 - Finalization start here. Avg. burn rate 0.77
2010-08-03 06:30:39 Info Lead-in burning time (mS) 18629
2010-08-03 06:30:21 Info Write started 3825008 sectors to write
2010-08-03 06:30:21 Info Init success: DVD+R Dual Layer
2010-08-03 06:30:21 Info Init DVD+R Dual Layer: Layer change set to LBA 1912512 (3.65 Gb.)
2010-08-03 06:30:21 Info Writing speed requested x4.0, effective x4.0
2010-08-03 06:30:21 Info layer break set by filesystem builder at 0
2010-08-03 06:30:21 Info Available write speed: 4x
2010-08-03 06:30:21 Info Media ID: RITEK-S04-42
2010-08-03 06:30:21 Info Media type: Dual Layer DVD+R
2010-08-03 06:30:21 Info PIO Mode
2010-08-03 06:30:20 Info Scanned files #112, folder #2 - total size 7832270848 b. (7.29 Gb.)
2010-08-03 06:30:20 Info Inserted media type : DL DVD+R
2010-08-03 06:30:20 Info Write started
2010-08-03 06:30:19 Info Writable disc DL DVD+R inserted. Ready to write
2010-08-03 06:30:05 Info Parsing disc ...
2010-08-03 06:29:55 Info Parsing disc ...
2010-08-02 23:54:58 Info WRITE SUCCESS: Disc written
2010-08-02 23:54:58 Info Finalization Time 00:01:09 - Total completion time 02:20:18
2010-08-02 23:53:49 Info Write finished in 02:19:08 - Finalization start here. Avg. burn rate 0.76
2010-08-02 21:35:04 Info Lead-in burning time (mS) 23872
2010-08-02 21:34:40 Info Write started 3914448 sectors to write
2010-08-02 21:34:40 Info Init success: DVD+R Dual Layer
2010-08-02 21:34:40 Info Init DVD+R Dual Layer: Layer change set to LBA 1957232 (3.73 Gb.)
2010-08-02 21:34:40 Info Writing speed requested x4.0, effective x4.0
2010-08-02 21:34:40 Info layer break set by filesystem builder at 0
2010-08-02 21:34:40 Info Available write speed: 4x
2010-08-02 21:34:40 Info Media ID: RITEK-S04-42
2010-08-02 21:34:40 Info Media type: Dual Layer DVD+R
2010-08-02 21:34:40 Info PIO Mode
2010-08-02 21:34:40 Info Scanned files #37, folder #2 - total size 8015626240 b. (7.47 Gb.)
2010-08-02 21:34:40 Info Inserted media type : DL DVD+R
2010-08-02 21:34:40 Info Write started
2010-08-02 21:34:36 Info Writable disc DL DVD+R inserted. Ready to write
2010-08-02 21:34:34 Info Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R, DL DVD-R
2010-08-02 21:34:34 Info Drive has IDE-ATAPI physical interface
2010-08-02 21:34:34 Info New Drive selected : 4:0:0 - HP DVD Writer 740b HI24 [E] (Ide)
2010-08-02 21:32:34 Info Current Drive selected : 4:0:0 - HP DVD Writer 740b HI24 [E] (Ide)
2010-08-02 21:32:34 Info Using Advanced SPTI interface
2010-08-02 21:32:34 Info System default language : English (United States)
2010-08-02 21:32:34 Info User default language : English (United States)
2010-08-02 21:32:34 Info DLL Version : 4.0.7.466
2010-08-02 21:32:34 Info DLL : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 7\vso_hwe.dll
2010-08-02 21:32:34 Info Version : 7, 0, 9, 0
2010-08-02 21:32:34 Info ExeName : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 7\DVDFab.exe
2010-08-02 21:32:34 Info OS : Microsoft Windows XP MCE 2005 (Build 2600: Service Pack 3)
2010-08-02 21:32:34 ---- ******************** Log session start 02-Aug 21:32:34.296 PID 3292********************

2010-08-02 21:20:31 ---- ******************** Log session stop 02-Aug 21:20:31.477 PID 2388********************
2010-08-02 21:18:06 Info Writable disc Hard Disc inserted. Ready to write

The "writable disc..." is repeated every 6 seconds from the time shown below to the time shown above.

2010-08-02 19:44:45 Info Writable disc Hard Disc inserted. Ready to write
2010-08-02 19:44:45 Info WRITE SUCCESS: Disc written
2010-08-02 19:36:23 Info Scanned files #112, folder #2 - total size 7832270848 b. (7.29 Gb.)
2010-08-02 19:36:23 Info Inserted media type : Hard Disc
2010-08-02 19:36:23 Info Write started
2010-08-02 19:36:22 Info New ISO path selected : C:\Documents and Settings\Jeremy\My Documents\DVDFab\ISO\ZOMBIELAND.iso
2010-08-02 19:30:01 Info Disc ejected by user while parsing.
2010-08-02 19:29:55 Info Parsing disc ...
2010-08-02 19:29:19 Error WRITE FAILED: Can't find write strategy at sector 1456
2010-08-02 19:29:18 Error Write error at 1440 (16) - Code 03 80 04 [Medium error]
2010-08-02 19:29:13 Info Lead-in burning time (mS) 16821
2010-08-02 19:28:57 Info Write started 3825008 sectors to write
2010-08-02 19:28:57 Info Init success: DVD+R Dual Layer
2010-08-02 19:28:57 Info Init DVD+R Dual Layer: Layer change set to LBA 2067392 (3.94 Gb.)
2010-08-02 19:28:57 Info Writing speed requested x4.0, effective x4.0
2010-08-02 19:28:56 Info Layer break set by user at sector 2067392
2010-08-02 19:28:56 Info Available write speed: 4x
2010-08-02 19:28:56 Info Media ID: RITEK-S04-42
2010-08-02 19:28:56 Info Media type: Dual Layer DVD+R
2010-08-02 19:28:56 Info PIO Mode
2010-08-02 19:28:56 Info Scanned files #112, folder #2 - total size 7832270848 b. (7.29 Gb.)
2010-08-02 19:28:56 Info Inserted media type : DL DVD+R
2010-08-02 19:28:56 Info Write started
2010-08-02 19:28:50 Info Writable disc DL DVD+R inserted. Ready to write
2010-08-02 19:28:16 Info Writable disc DL DVD+R inserted. Ready to write
2010-08-02 19:27:52 Info Parsing disc ...
2010-08-02 19:01:00 Error WRITE FAILED: write error occured at 30.8 percent of the write
2010-08-02 19:00:59 Error Write error at 1264240 (16) - Code 03 02 00 [Medium error, Unable to seek the requested position]
2010-08-02 18:16:41 Info Lead-in burning time (mS) 18575
2010-08-02 18:16:21 Info Write started 4105856 sectors to write
2010-08-02 18:16:21 Info Init success: DVD+R Dual Layer
2010-08-02 18:16:21 Info Init DVD+R Dual Layer: Layer change set to LBA 2067392 (3.94 Gb.)
2010-08-02 18:16:21 Info Writing speed requested x4.0, effective x4.0
2010-08-02 18:16:21 Info Layer break set by user at sector 2067392
2010-08-02 18:16:21 Info Available write speed: 4x
2010-08-02 18:16:21 Info Media ID: RITEK-S04-42
2010-08-02 18:16:21 Info Media type: Dual Layer DVD+R
2010-08-02 18:16:21 Info PIO Mode
2010-08-02 18:16:18 Info Write started
2010-08-02 18:01:04 Info Writable disc DL DVD+R inserted. Ready to write
2010-08-02 18:00:14 Info Writable disc DL DVD+R inserted. Ready to write
2010-08-02 17:59:50 Info Parsing disc ...
2010-08-02 17:52:46 Info No disc in drive.
2010-08-02 17:52:44 Info Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R, DL DVD-R
2010-08-02 17:52:44 Info Drive has IDE-ATAPI physical interface
2010-08-02 17:52:44 Info New Drive selected : 4:0:0 - HP DVD Writer 740b HI24 [E] (Ide)
2010-08-02 17:24:08 Info Current Drive selected : 4:0:0 - HP DVD Writer 740b HI24 [E] (Ide)
2010-08-02 17:24:08 Info Using Advanced SPTI interface
2010-08-02 17:24:08 Info System default language : English (United States)
2010-08-02 17:24:08 Info User default language : English (United States)
2010-08-02 17:24:08 Info DLL Version : 4.0.7.466
2010-08-02 17:24:08 Info DLL : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 7\vso_hwe.dll
2010-08-02 17:24:08 Info Version : 7, 0, 9, 0
2010-08-02 17:24:08 Info ExeName : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 7\DVDFab.exe
2010-08-02 17:24:08 Info OS : Microsoft Windows XP MCE 2005 (Build 2600: Service Pack 3)
2010-08-02 17:24:08 ---- ******************** Log session start 02-Aug 17:24:08.492 PID 2388********************[/SIZE]

chris

Your DVD drive is still in PIO Mode use DVDFab to reset it to DMA mode.
To reset DMA in Fab, go to
Common Settings > General
click on the Reset DMA tab

2010-08-02 18:16:21 Info Media type: Dual Layer DVD+R
2010-08-02 18:16:21 Info PIO Mode

maineman

In the event you have problems...

To reset your burner to DMA try the following
(hopefully this will work with #1 as suggested by Chris and AGJ, but try these in the order listed until you achieve success)

1) Click on the Reset DMA tab in Fab > Common Settings > General

2) How to enable DMA in Windows XP

3) Uninstall your burner(s) in device manager. Power off. Reboot and windows will reinstall your burner(s) and assign the appropriate drivers

4) Run the registry patch found in my thread:
Tips on Troubleshooting Analyzing/Ripping dvds (#7)
(link in my sig below).

I would seriuosly consider switching to Img as the default burn engine.

Another thought about firmware...
It's not always best to simply update the firmware just because it's available.
Firmwares vary in their ability to handle blank media.
Usually newer firmware will be compatible with write strategies for media handled by older firmware for the same burner, but not always.

OEM manufacturers like HP will use brand name burners like LiteOn, Philips, LG, but they will have their own proprietary firmware and not the firmware for say LiteOn.
It will be HP's own firmware
Unfortunately, HP's firmware support is less than desirable.

When I get a chance, I'll try to track down the make and model of your burner unless someone like CBR929 (our resident firmware expert) beats me to it...:D

You might want to research the available firmware for this burner on HP's website and be sure to take a look at any user comments

CBR929

Burn-Good!
I under stand if you are a little leery of flashing your drive;)
Here is the hp site page for the firmware which gives you Fix/Enhancement: Write Strategy Update for recording quality improvement

•CMC DVD+R 16X
•RITEK DVD+R 16X
•RITEK DVD+R 8X
•MBI DVD-R 16X
•CMC DVD-R 8X
•MBI DVD-R 8X
•CMC DVD+R DL 2.4X
•RITEK DVD+R DL 2.4X
•MKM DVD+R DL 8X
•MKM DVD+RW 4x
I tried to view the instructions but i can not open it for some reason, so I decided to download the update and try to install on my machine, and the good news :) it comes with its own installer.

You will find it here from Hp http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?softwareitem=dv-38990-1&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&product=502021&sw_lang=&os=228

First you would have to download the update and click save, take note of where you are saving it to click open > double click the file > click run, and it should install itself restart your computer and your done.
Hope this helps
CBR929

Maineman

When I get a chance, I'll try to track down the make and model of your burner unless someone like CBR929 (our resident firmware expert) beats me to it...

Thanks;)

Burn-Good!

WOW. I reset the burner to DMA. Updated the burner using the link CBR929 provided and wow. This thing is burning a lot faster. Previously the burn rate would maybe top out at 1 MB/sec. if I'm lucking. Now it's quickly over 1 MB/sec. and keeps climbing. The last I saw it it was approaching 6 MB/sec. I didn't catch what the rate was by the end. So In short, what used to take a couple hours now took 20 minutes. Thanks a ton everyone for your help on this. You went above and beyond when all I was originally looking for was a fix to the error message I was getting.

Here is the latest log from my most recent burn:

[SIZE="1"]2010-08-03 21:42:40 ---- ******************** Log session stop 03-Aug 21:42:40.062 PID 3224********************
2010-08-03 21:32:34 Info Current Drive selected : 4:0:0 - HP DVD Writer 740b HI24 [E] (Ide)
2010-08-03 21:32:34 Info Using Advanced SPTI interface
2010-08-03 21:32:34 Info System default language : English (United States)
2010-08-03 21:32:34 Info User default language : English (United States)
2010-08-03 21:32:34 Info DLL Version : 4.0.7.466
2010-08-03 21:32:34 Info DLL : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 7\vso_hwe.dll
2010-08-03 21:32:34 Info Version : 7, 0, 9, 0
2010-08-03 21:32:34 Info ExeName : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 7\DVDFab.exe
2010-08-03 21:32:34 Info OS : Microsoft Windows XP MCE 2005 (Build 2600: Service Pack 3)
2010-08-03 21:32:34 ---- ******************** Log session start 03-Aug 21:32:34.203 PID 3224********************[/SIZE]

Now I would like to find some Verbatim +R DL MIS DVD's. I'm about out if these TDK's fortunately.

maineman

Congrats,

I just peeked at your locale and you must have a Sam's Club close by.
My local Sam's had 'em for a regular price of about $46/50 pk and the last couple of times they dropped to $26/50 pk
These are the MKM 001 MIS discs.
You won't find a better deal.

If no go at Sam's, check Officemax and BestBuy.
Online, be sure to check newegg, meritline, supermediastore, rima and microcenter.

CBR929

Burn-Good!
Glad to hear you are burning again:D
Strange your firmware is still the same as nothing has changed

First post logs
2010-08-02 16:56:08 Info Current Drive selected : 4:0:0 - HP DVD Writer 740b HI24 [E] (Ide)

Today's logs
2010-08-03 21:32:34 Info Current Drive selected : 4:0:0 - HP DVD Writer 740b HI24 [E] (Ide)

Anyway happy burning
CBR929

bluraydude

Ok I have the same problem and I actually unistalled FAB and reinstalled it, and I also got rid of IMG Burn to go back to FAB Burn.....I am still getting the error message for double layer, and of course its only single......I am using DVD-R for burning like I always have done, now its doing it on my other computer, help please

bluraydude

I was reading the thread a little, not understanding much, but I do have Windows Vista as my OS

burgman88

Make sure when you get ready to burn the duel layer look at bottom of screen and see if DVD 5 or DVD 9 is showing I had the same message and I looked at the bottom and it was set to burn at DVD 5 instead of DVD 9 very simple.