Hey guys,

I've been experiencing some bad DVD burns lately with my DVD writer.

I have a HP DVD Writer 200j (or 200 i/e -- which ever it is called/classified as) -- which is a combo DVD/CD-R writer. I'm using Sony DVD+R discs and I've used others too, and all I get is a bad burn. The program I am using is Nero Burning Rom 6 (6.6.0.13) and my firmware is up to date on my writer.

What I'm trying to archive are Data (ISO) DVDs of live concerts in FLAC, that are just sitting here on my hard drive.

One thing I will say that I noticed while using Nero is, before I burn a DVD and I click the "burn" tab, I'm given the option to choose a speed of either "2.4x" or "Maximum". Now say I were to stick a DVD in before even clicking the burning icon to bring that up, that burn tab only leaves me with "2.4" and the "Maximum" option has disappeared ... I'm honestly thinking this is what has to do with my burning problems maybe and I can't seem to fix it.

I've gotten the dreaded "Unspecified target error" before and I managed to burn one DVD (finally) but it fails the Data verification.

I've burned at least 4-5 coasters already ... I believe it's definately not the media (Sony DVD+Rs) since I've had my fair share of burns from this package already. My burner tends to give me a good burn or a bad burn when it feels like it.

Now, I have two logs .. the first one is when I got the "Unspecified target error" and the second one is the "Data verification error". If you'd like me to post them, let me know and I will.

I'd also like to state that when I burn cds I am disconnected from my DSL internet service and make sure that all running programs are closed as well.

I've made sure my ASPI layers are correct, I've disabled my drive and let the computer re-dectect it, etc.

I've un-installed Nero, and re-installed (even earlier versions) and still... the same stuff.

I do not believe anything is wrong with the lens because it reads my CDs and DVD (ISO or video/audios) just fine and extract just fine.

I've submitted queries to Nero customer help, Afterdawn.com and cdclubfreaks and so far, no luck.

If any one here has any help, it'd be appreciated... due to this problem I can't get stuff out to those who I owe trades too, or even offer B+Ps.


Oh, and sorry for such a long crummy post...

edit: I did put in my subject thread "[unsolved]" ... I just figure when this is answered and i'm all set (if that happens), I'll just fix it to "[solved]" so people know.

*bump*

Any one at all?

I have no idea--all I can suggest is trying a -R or an RW disc. I have no idea if that will do anything.

the only solution, so you can sleep good on this one
is just take it to your local pc repair store
and they will fix it for you
it'll work, but it'll cost ya

cheers

I tried using a dvd+rw and cleaning the lens as well (no one mentioned it but I saw it mentioned online) using some alcohol and a q-tip.

Still no luck.... I feel like throwing this dvd writer out the window.