CD & DVD cant burn cd-rw

[gareth]

Got some memorex high speed cd-rw discs but when i try to write on them with my cd re-writer (goldstar cd-rw) just get an error mes: tracking error. Is there anything i can adjust or am i stuffed. <img src="graemlins/dizzy.gif" border="0" alt="[dizzy]" />

 

[owenzy]

hi m8,<br />just a daft point, have u formated the cd/rw discs before u have tried to write on them?<br />owenzy.<br /> <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

 

[cosmoss]

Am I missing something here?? I have written many CD-RW discs but have never formatted one. I didnt know you needed to and wouldnt even know how to?? <img src="confused.gif" border="0"> <img src="confused.gif" border="0"> <img src="confused.gif" border="0">

 

[speccy]

When using a disk for UDF format (Direct Write) whether it be a CDR Disk or a CDRW Disk it must be formatted first. The format feature comes up when using Direct CD from adaptec. If the CD is RW then the first time that you format it, it has to be a full format which takes about 30 minutes, afterwards you can do a quick format which takes about 2 minutes. If the disk is a CDR one and you use it as a Direct CD then you can write directly and erase files directly, only trouble is that unlike a RW disk it cannot recover any disk space once written to so if you erase a file it just overwrites the fats.

 

[gareth]

No i haven,t formatted discs and cant find anything on my comp for formatting. I'll see if i can find some freeware for this. <img src="graemlins/dizzy.gif" border="0" alt="[dizzy]" />

 

[huggi]

what software u usin m8?

 

[owenzy]

hi guys,<br />if u r using a copy of nero, it has a prog. called "in cd packet writing", i will try to upload it (1.2mB or @ that), or u can see if u can find a copy 'lying' around....<br />this allows u to format u r rw disc (like a floppy)<br />owenzy.<br /> <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

[ 14 December 2001: Message edited by: owenzy ]</p>

 

[owenzy]

me again,<br />file now aval. for download in zip format. just install from winzip.<br />owenzy. <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

 

[gareth]

using clone and adaptec easy cd, will i need nero for in cd to work? <img src="graemlins/dizzy.gif" border="0" alt="[dizzy]" />

 

[gareth]

Didn't work thess dics obviously dont work with my cd rom, i have no prob with princo discs.

[ 15 December 2001: Message edited by: gazzaman ]</p>

 

[speccy]

Right, first of all get rid of incd by uninstalling. Download Direct CD from my site <a href="http://again.at/speccys-bins" target="_blank">Here</a><br />Create a folder on drive C called Adaptec and install it in that folder else it wont work. After installing it will reset. Place a blank CDRW in your burner drive. Give it about 10 seconds and it will ask you if you wish to format for Direct CD. Yes was the answer. First time takes about 30 minutes. Dont disturb it whilst formatting. After you have formatted it you can then write and erase from it directly just like any other normal disk. Tip. When writing to it, give it time and wait for the red light on your burnere to stop blinking before proceeding. Let me know how you get on.

PS Depending on what media and burner you use dictates the write speeds. Usually between 4x and 10x

[ 15 December 2001: Message edited by: speccy ]</p>

 

[dobson007]

like your site speccy, nice one m8. <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

 

[speccy]

MANY thanks friend

 

[owenzy]

hi m8,<br />nice site, well done!<br />owenzy <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

 

[gareth]

cannot open direct cd after unzipping. Cant find anything to open rar files. <img src="rolleyes.gif" border="0">

 

[cosmoss]

gazzaman, you need winrar to open them, take a look <a href="http://www.rarsoft.com" target="_blank">here</a>

[ 17 December 2001: Message edited by: c0sm0ss ]</p>

 

[gareth]

Still cant load direct cd.

 

[speccy]

Unzip the files you will then have .rar .r00 .r01 etc. Install Winrar. Run windows explorer and find the file that ends with .rar. Right click it once and choose Extract Here. This wull unrar your files. You can then install.

 

[gareth]

I just get an icon on my desctop which i click on, this takes me to winrar which breaks the file down into 4 parts.2 folders,archive and file bin. If i click on the archive it will extract it,then asks for a disc with the next volume. It doesn,t seem to accept the files from me browser.

 

[speccy]

Do as I said above and try it that way. Boy, this is getting to be hard work. No worries, we will sort ya out yet.

Gazza, after unzipping, all 4 files should be placed in the same folder before you unrar them.

[ 19 December 2001: Message edited by: speccy ]</p>