Having all sorts of burning problems

[Countryof"c"]

I have all of a sudden am having problems buring discs, most of the time it start and then says failed to burn, right from the get go. but I have also had problems with it burning half the disc, and then failing, and even the rare couple of times it finished, and said it burned succesfully, but it hadn't and wouldn't play at all. In those few instances I've noticed that when you look at the disc it's very much scattered burned areas. btw the were all different movies, and all in dual layer mode. i was only succesful once in a full working burn, doing a single layer disc. but the picture looked grainy since it had to shrink it. anyway, if anyone could help me with me with this it would be great. i have also just downloaded the newest version of FAB as well.

here is a copy of my most recent logs for the past few days of dealing with this


2010-04-18 17:05:21 ---- ******************** Log session stop 18-Apr 17:05:21.118 PID 3836********************
2010-04-18 17:05:07 Error INIT ERROR: Writing device initialization failed - sense: Code 03 73 03 [Medium error, Power calibration fail (CD-burner is dirty)]
2010-04-18 17:05:07 Error Init DVD+R Dual Layer: Write cancelled, Your media is still usable.
2010-04-18 17:05:07 Error Init DVD+R Dual Layer: Failed to set layer change to LBA 1957392 (3.73 Gb.) - Code 03 73 03 [Medium error, Power calibration fail (CD-burner is dirty)]
2010-04-18 17:03:50 Info Writing speed requested x8.0, effective x8.0
2010-04-18 17:03:50 Info layer break set by filesystem builder at 0
2010-04-18 17:03:50 Info Available write speed: 8x ,6x ,4x
2010-04-18 17:03:50 Info Media ID: RITEK-S04-42
2010-04-18 17:03:50 Info Media type: Dual Layer DVD+R
2010-04-18 17:03:50 Info Ultra DMA mode 5 (ATA100)
2010-04-18 17:03:50 Info Scanned files #37, folder #2 - total size 8016275456 b. (7.47 Gb.)
2010-04-18 17:03:50 Info Inserted media type : DL DVD+R
2010-04-18 17:03:50 Info Write started
2010-04-18 17:03:46 Info Writable disc DL DVD+R inserted. Ready to write
2010-04-18 17:03:44 Info Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R
2010-04-18 17:03:44 Info Drive has Serial ATA physical interface
2010-04-18 17:03:44 Info New Drive selected : 1:0:0 - PBDS DVD+-RW DH-16W1S 2D14 [E] (Ide)
2010-04-18 17:03:30 Info Current Drive selected : 1:0:0 - PBDS DVD+-RW DH-16W1S 2D14 [E] (Ide)
2010-04-18 17:03:30 Info Using Advanced SPTI interface
2010-04-18 17:03:30 Info System default language : English (United States)
2010-04-18 17:03:30 Info User default language : English (United States)
2010-04-18 17:03:30 Info DLL Version : 4.0.7.466
2010-04-18 17:03:30 Info DLL : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 7\vso_hwe.dll
2010-04-18 17:03:30 Info Version : 7, 0, 4, 0
2010-04-18 17:03:30 Info ExeName : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 7\DVDFab.exe
2010-04-18 17:03:30 Info OS : Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (Build 6002: Service Pack 2)
2010-04-18 17:03:30 ---- ******************** Log session start 18-Apr 17:03:30.982 PID 3836********************


2010-04-18 17:02:55 ---- ******************** Log session stop 18-Apr 17:02:55.179 PID 928********************
2010-04-18 16:58:52 Info Writable disc DL DVD+R inserted. Ready to write
2010-04-18 16:58:13 Error INIT ERROR: Writing device initialization failed - sense: Code 03 73 03 [Medium error, Power calibration fail (CD-burner is dirty)]
2010-04-18 16:58:13 Error Init DVD+R Dual Layer: Write cancelled, Your media is still usable.
2010-04-18 16:58:13 Error Init DVD+R Dual Layer: Failed to set layer change to LBA 1876976 (3.58 Gb.) - Code 03 73 03 [Medium error, Power calibration fail (CD-burner is dirty)]
2010-04-18 16:57:03 Info Writing speed requested x8.0, effective x8.0
2010-04-18 16:57:03 Info layer break set by filesystem builder at 0
2010-04-18 16:57:03 Info Available write speed: 8x ,6x ,4x
2010-04-18 16:57:03 Info Media ID: RITEK-S04-42
2010-04-18 16:57:03 Info Media type: Dual Layer DVD+R
2010-04-18 16:57:03 Info Ultra DMA mode 5 (ATA100)
2010-04-18 16:57:03 Info Scanned files #26, folder #2 - total size 7686930432 b. (7.16 Gb.)
2010-04-18 16:57:03 Info Inserted media type : DL DVD+R
2010-04-18 16:57:03 Info Write started
2010-04-18 16:56:59 Info Writable disc DL DVD+R inserted. Ready to write
2010-04-18 16:56:57 Info Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R
2010-04-18 16:56:57 Info Drive has Serial ATA physical interface
2010-04-18 16:56:57 Info New Drive selected : 1:0:0 - PBDS DVD+-RW DH-16W1S 2D14 [E] (Ide)
2010-04-18 16:56:33 Info Current Drive selected : 1:0:0 - PBDS DVD+-RW DH-16W1S 2D14 [E] (Ide)
2010-04-18 16:56:33 Info Using Advanced SPTI interface
2010-04-18 16:56:33 Info System default language : English (United States)
2010-04-18 16:56:33 Info User default language : English (United States)
2010-04-18 16:56:33 Info DLL Version : 4.0.7.466
2010-04-18 16:56:33 Info DLL : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 7\vso_hwe.dll
2010-04-18 16:56:33 Info Version : 7, 0, 4, 0
2010-04-18 16:56:33 Info ExeName : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 7\DVDFab.exe
2010-04-18 16:56:33 Info OS : Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (Build 6002: Service Pack 2)
2010-04-18 16:56:33 ---- ******************** Log session start 18-Apr 16:56:33.847 PID 928********************


2010-04-18 11:12:30 ---- ******************** Log session stop 18-Apr 11:12:30.627 PID 2728********************
2010-04-18 11:12:28 Info Disc ejected by user while parsing.
2010-04-18 11:12:26 Info Parsing disc ...
2010-04-18 10:59:03 Error WRITE FAILED: write error occured at 31.3 percent of the write
2010-04-18 10:59:00 Error Write error at 1118144 (16) - Code 05 21 02 [Illegal request, Invalid address for Write]
2010-04-18 10:52:31 Info Lead-in burning time (mS) 2450
2010-04-18 10:52:29 Info Write started 3571200 sectors to write
2010-04-18 10:52:29 Info Init success: DVD+R Dual Layer
2010-04-18 10:52:29 Info Init DVD+R Dual Layer: Layer change set to LBA 1785616 (3.41 Gb.)
2010-04-18 10:50:47 Info Writing speed requested x8.0, effective x8.0
2010-04-18 10:50:47 Info layer break set by filesystem builder at 0
2010-04-18 10:50:47 Info Available write speed: 8x ,6x ,4x ,2.4x
2010-04-18 10:50:47 Info Media ID: MBIPG101-R10-41
2010-04-18 10:50:47 Info Media type: Dual Layer DVD+R
2010-04-18 10:50:46 Info Ultra DMA mode 5 (ATA100)
2010-04-18 10:50:46 Info Scanned files #27, folder #2 - total size 7312678912 b. (6.81 Gb.)
2010-04-18 10:50:46 Info Inserted media type : DL DVD+R
2010-04-18 10:50:46 Info Write started
2010-04-18 10:50:42 Info Writable disc DL DVD+R inserted. Ready to write
2010-04-18 10:50:40 Info Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R
2010-04-18 10:50:40 Info Drive has Serial ATA physical interface
2010-04-18 10:50:40 Info New Drive selected : 1:0:0 - PBDS DVD+-RW DH-16W1S 2D14 [E] (Ide)
2010-04-18 10:50:22 Info Current Drive selected : 1:0:0 - PBDS DVD+-RW DH-16W1S 2D14 [E] (Ide)
2010-04-18 10:50:22 Info Using Advanced SPTI interface
2010-04-18 10:50:22 Info System default language : English (United States)
2010-04-18 10:50:22 Info User default language : English (United States)
2010-04-18 10:50:22 Info DLL Version : 4.0.7.466
2010-04-18 10:50:22 Info DLL : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 7\vso_hwe.dll
2010-04-18 10:50:22 Info Version : 7, 0, 4, 0
2010-04-18 10:50:22 Info ExeName : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 7\DVDFab.exe
2010-04-18 10:50:22 Info OS : Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (Build 6002: Service Pack 2)
2010-04-18 10:50:22 ---- ******************** Log session start 18-Apr 10:50:22.935 PID 2728********************


2010-04-18 10:49:39 ---- ******************** Log session stop 18-Apr 10:49:39.717 PID 4780********************
2010-04-18 10:48:02 Info Writable disc DL DVD+R inserted. Ready to write
2010-04-18 10:45:41 Error INIT ERROR: Writing device initialization failed - sense: Code 03 73 03 [Medium error, Power calibration fail (CD-burner is dirty)]
2010-04-18 10:45:41 Error Init DVD+R Dual Layer: Write cancelled, Your media is still usable.
2010-04-18 10:45:41 Error Init DVD+R Dual Layer: Failed to set layer change to LBA 1532624 (2.92 Gb.) - Code 03 73 03 [Medium error, Power calibration fail (CD-burner is dirty)]
2010-04-18 10:44:14 Info Writing speed requested x8.0, effective x8.0
2010-04-18 10:44:14 Info layer break set by filesystem builder at 0
2010-04-18 10:44:14 Info Available write speed: 8x ,6x ,4x ,2.4x
2010-04-18 10:44:14 Info Media ID: MBIPG101-R10-41
2010-04-18 10:44:14 Info Media type: Dual Layer DVD+R
2010-04-18 10:44:14 Info Ultra DMA mode 5 (ATA100)
2010-04-18 10:44:14 Info Scanned files #17, folder #2 - total size 6276454400 b. (5.85 Gb.)
2010-04-18 10:44:14 Info Inserted media type : DL DVD+R
2010-04-18 10:44:14 Info Write started
2010-04-18 10:44:12 Info Writable disc DL DVD+R inserted. Ready to write
2010-04-18 10:43:52 Info Parsing disc ...
2010-04-18 10:43:51 Info Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R
2010-04-18 10:43:50 Info Drive has Serial ATA physical interface
2010-04-18 10:43:50 Info New Drive selected : 1:0:0 - PBDS DVD+-RW DH-16W1S 2D14 [E] (Ide)
2010-04-18 10:42:50 Info Current Drive selected : 1:0:0 - PBDS DVD+-RW DH-16W1S 2D14 [E] (Ide)
2010-04-18 10:42:50 Info Using Advanced SPTI interface
2010-04-18 10:42:50 Info System default language : English (United States)
2010-04-18 10:42:50 Info User default language : English (United States)
2010-04-18 10:42:50 Info DLL Version : 4.0.7.466
2010-04-18 10:42:50 Info DLL : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 7\vso_hwe.dll
2010-04-18 10:42:50 Info Version : 7, 0, 4, 0
2010-04-18 10:42:50 Info ExeName : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 7\DVDFab.exe
2010-04-18 10:42:50 Info OS : Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (Build 6002: Service Pack 2)
2010-04-18 10:42:50 ---- ******************** Log session start 18-Apr 10:42:50.512 PID 4780********************


2010-04-18 10:43:12 ---- ******************** Log session stop 18-Apr 10:43:12.201 PID 4232********************
2010-04-18 10:42:50 Info Current Drive selected : 1:0:0 - PBDS DVD+-RW DH-16W1S 2D14 [E] (Ide)
2010-04-18 10:42:50 Info Using Advanced SPTI interface
2010-04-18 10:42:50 Info System default language : English (United States)
2010-04-18 10:42:50 Info User default language : English (United States)
2010-04-18 10:42:50 Info DLL Version : 4.0.7.466
2010-04-18 10:42:50 Info DLL : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 7\vso_hwe.dll
2010-04-18 10:42:50 Info Version : 7, 0, 4, 0
2010-04-18 10:42:50 Info ExeName : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 7\DVDFab.exe
2010-04-18 10:42:50 Info OS : Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (Build 6002: Service Pack 2)
2010-04-18 10:42:50 ---- ******************** Log session start 18-Apr 10:42:50.528 PID 4232********************


2010-04-16 21:34:17 ---- ******************** Log session stop 16-Apr 21:34:17.017 PID 5796********************
2010-04-16 16:32:44 Info Current Drive selected : 1:0:0 - PBDS DVD+-RW DH-16W1S 2D14 [E] (Ide)
2010-04-16 16:32:44 Info Using Advanced SPTI interface
2010-04-16 16:32:44 Info System default language : English (United States)
2010-04-16 16:32:44 Info User default language : English (United States)
2010-04-16 16:32:44 Info DLL Version : 4.0.7.466
2010-04-16 16:32:44 Info DLL : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 7\vso_hwe.dll
2010-04-16 16:32:44 Info Version : 7, 0, 4, 0
2010-04-16 16:32:44 Info ExeName : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 7\DVDFab.exe
2010-04-16 16:32:44 Info OS : Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (Build 6002: Service Pack 2)
2010-04-16 16:32:44 ---- ******************** Log session start 16-Apr 16:32:44.183 PID 5796********************

[GregiBoy]

2010-04-18 16:58:13 Error INIT ERROR: Writing device initialization failed - sense: Code 03 73 03 [Medium error, Power calibration fail (CD-burner is dirty)]

2010-04-18 16:57:03 Info Media ID: RITEK-S04-42

You have a 2 problems. One with your burner and the other one with crap media.

[AGJ]

Also to add to what GregiBoy mentioned you are trying to burn at too fast a speed for the cheap blank media you have. Once you have done what GregiBoy mentioned try with a burn speed of 4X and not 8X

[Countryof"c"]

so I cleaned the the burner with one of those cd cleaners and i set the speed lower to only go no further than a 4x write speed.

However i was using Sony DL DVD+RW disc, so if you have any suggestions on a better media I'm open.

now my when I put in that same above mentioned media, it just ties up my computer. DVDFab just sit there running it's process of determinig the installed media, an goes into a non-responsive mode, and so does everything else including windows explorer., but as soon as i eject the media, everything starts working again.

AAAAGGGGHHHHHH

[maineman]

Your burner and firmware are not liking your blank media at all.
I don't think your burner was dirty, but the atapi error code indicates this as a likely cause.

No offense, but the Ritek (Ritek-S04-42) and Sony (MBIPG101-R10-41,..these are Moser Baer, made in India)
are crappy media although sometimes they yield marginal results.

Pick up some Verbatim +R DL media.
Either 2.4X (MKM 001) or 8X (MKM 003).
Please look on the spndle wrapper and note the manufacturer location.
Try to pick up made in Singapore (MIS)...these are the best of the best.

At my local Sam's Club, I can pick up the MKM 001 (MIS) for $42.01/50 pk spindle...sweet deal at Sam's regular price!

The made in India are not bad for a 2nd choice...better than the crapshoot with other brands.

Sorry I don't have time to look up your firmware...this is a dell desktop?
Just type in your service tag code.

[maineman]

Sorry, I'm trying to be productive here at work...sigh, another unreasonable employer...expecting me to work...

Also, I think you would do well to switch to Img for your burn engine.
It is far superior.
Here's a link to a video tutorial and download link for the app:

Setting Up ImgBurn and DVDab to work together

Also, when opening Img,
take a look at your upper and lower filters.
Post them here so we can take a look.
Img > Tools > Filter Driver Load Order


Re: deleting upper and lower filters:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060/EN-US

If you're still running into problems...

MS SysInternals > Process Explorer:

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/s.../bb896653.aspx

Unlocker:

http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/#description

[Countryof"c"]

Thanks for the advice!
I can not find my dell service tag number at all
I did try installing Imgburn, and running through that. aalthough the stars were all the average color on the layer break, so i previed all of them, not even sure if i need to have one, but i selected the one i thought looked the best.
Everything still failed though
even after the fixIT program found and fixed it (supposedly)

My upper Device Filter: [None Found]
Upper Class filter: GERAspiWDm
Lower Class filter:PXhelp20
lowerclass filter: AnyDVD
Lower Device Filter [None Found]

[Countryof"c"]

Here were my results in running DVDFab w/ IMGburn

I 13:38:42 ImgBurn Version 2.5.1.0 started!
I 13:38:42 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition (6.0, Build 6002 : Service Pack 2)
I 13:38:42 Total Physical Memory: 3,133,904 KB - Available: 1,483,064 KB
W 13:38:42 Duplex Secure's SPTD driver can have a detrimental effect on drive performance.
I 13:38:42 Initialising SPTI...
I 13:38:42 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 13:38:42 -> Drive 1 - Info: PBDS DVD+-RW DH-16W1S 2D14 (E (ATA)
I 13:38:42 Found 1 DVD±RW!
I 13:38:43 Operation Started!
I 13:38:43 Building Image Tree...
I 13:38:43 Checking Directory Depth...
I 13:38:43 Calculating Totals...
I 13:38:43 Preparing Image...
E 13:38:47 Failed to check for ImgBurn update!
I 13:39:04 Using Layer Break LBA: 1642841 -> 1928112 (VTS_01, PGC: 1, Chapter: 11, Cell: 11, Vob/Cell ID: 1/11, Time: 01:14:21, SPLIP: Yes -> No)
I 13:39:04 Checking Path Length...
I 13:39:04 Contents: 27 Files, 2 Folders
I 13:39:04 Content Type: DVD Video
I 13:39:04 Data Type: MODE1/2048
I 13:39:04 File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 13:39:04 Volume Label: CHANGELING
I 13:39:04 IFO/BUP 32K Padding: Enabled
I 13:39:04 Region Code: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
I 13:39:04 TV System: NTSC
I 13:39:04 Size: 7,312,678,912 bytes
I 13:39:04 Sectors: 3,570,644
I 13:39:04 Image Size: 7,897,546,752 bytes
I 13:39:04 Image Sectors: 3,856,224
I 13:39:04 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:00:21
I 13:39:04 Operation Started!
I 13:39:04 Source File: -==/\/[BUILD IMAGE]\/\==-
I 13:39:04 Source File Sectors: 3,856,224 (MODE1/2048)
I 13:39:04 Source File Size: 7,897,546,752 bytes
I 13:39:04 Source File Volume Identifier: CHANGELING
I 13:39:04 Source File Application Identifier: IMGBURN V2.5.1.0 - THE ULTIMATE IMAGE BURNER!
I 13:39:04 Source File Implementation Identifier: ImgBurn
I 13:39:04 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 13:39:04 Destination Device: [1:0:0] PBDS DVD+-RW DH-16W1S 2D14 (E (ATA)
I 13:39:04 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: MBIPG101-R10-65) (Speeds: 2.4x, 4x, 6x, 8x)
I 13:39:04 Destination Media Sectors: 4,173,824
I 13:39:04 Write Mode: DVD
I 13:39:04 Write Type: DAO
I 13:39:04 Write Speed: 4x
I 13:39:04 Link Size: Auto
I 13:39:04 Lock Volume: Yes
I 13:39:04 Test Mode: No
I 13:39:04 OPC: No
I 13:39:04 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 13:39:04 Write Speed Successfully Set! - Effective: 5,540 KB/s (4x)
I 13:39:05 Optimal L0 Data Zone Capacity: 1,928,112
I 13:39:05 Optimal L0 Data Zone Method: IFO Cell Boundary
W 13:40:13 Set L0 Data Zone Capacity Failed! - Reason: Power Calibration Area Error
W 13:40:13 Retrying (1)...
W 13:42:13 Set L0 Data Zone Capacity Failed! - Reason: Power Calibration Area Error
I 13:42:13 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)
I 13:42:14 Writing LeadIn...
W 13:43:10 Failed to Write Sectors 0 - 31 - Reason: Power Calibration Area Error
W 13:43:10 Retrying (1 of 20)...
I 13:43:58 Abort Request Acknowledged

[unknownbluray]

How new is your dell desktop? could have firmware or dll issue somewhere. I have an external blu-ray that gives me the same error of power calibration and i cleaned it once and it worked but then i got it again cleaned and nothing. I also tried various other media and still get get it. However with the dvd to dvd part I h avent had issues with my internal laptop DVD burner at all with any media. Maybe I should use the blu-ray to burn dvd's and see what happens there.

[maineman]

Re: Upper Class filter: GERAspiWDm
Do you use Sonic or Roxio...the drag and drop stuff?
Initially, I thought this was Apple but it turns out it's Sonic/Roxio.

I'd get rid of it. If you want it, you can always reinstall Sonic/Roxio.
Click on the MS link I posted above and it'll guide you through it. I think Vista is the first os listed.

I'm pretty sure your other filters are ok. Sometimes PXhelp20 can cause a problem from what I've read though...hopefully a different variety than yours.

Once you delete GERAspiWDm, I'd uninstall your burner in device manager.
On reboot windoz will install it and assign appropriate drivers.

Go with the verbies... +R DL, X your fingers, hold onto your arse...... and give it another shot.

[Countryof"c"]

was this the MS link you were refering too?

MS SysInternals > Process Explorer:

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/s.../bb896653.aspx

It keeps giving me a Http 400 bad request

[maineman]

was this the MS link you were refering too?

MS SysInternals > Process Explorer:

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/s.../bb896653.aspx

It keeps giving me a Http 400 bad request

Sorry, my bad....serves me right for not checking.
Here'a working link:

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896653.aspx

[maineman]

Have you had a chance to dump that crap media and pick up the verbs?

[Countryof"c"]

Okay I ran that link, but as embaraased as I am to say this, it was quite confusing...I'm assuming it's showing me all my current processes running, but i'm not really sure what to do with this info, or how to walk through getting rid of Roxio.

and no i still haven't gotten the verbies...lol, been really busy.
I still think it.s strange that really everything was working fine, and then it was like someone flipped a switch, and Boom, and now it doesn't...strange.

[Countryof"c"]

should i just go to the add/remove software and dump roxio that way?

also one of my lower filters is no longer there...the AnyDVD was a trial version, and I uninstalled it, now it shows nothing.