Can't read burned CD

[Dalixam]

I hope this is the right forum to post this in. I usually burn files of all kinds to CD-ROMS to free up some space when my harddrive is nearly full. However, today I experienced something for the first time.

The burning was successfull, but when I put the CD in my CD-ROM it all goes wrong. I can see the files on the CD, but when I select one, my pc freezes and I can hear the CD spinning like the drive is searching for something. Only way to unfreeze it is to eject the CD, but then both my CD-ROM drives (burner and regular) is gone from "My computer" and I have to turn off my computer and back on to get them back. (Restarting doesn't help.)

The files don't have any weird names and I use Nero for burning. I have it set to no multisection, finalize CD, ISO level 2, Mode 1, Joliet, Allow 255 characters in file name, and allow a directory structure of up to 8 depth.

I never experienced this before. All other CDs I make work fine. I could understand if it just couldn't read the CD, but that it freezes and the CD drives then stop functioning has me puzzled. I already wasted 3 blank discs, can anyone help me or explain what the problem might be?

[donpedro]

I hope this is the right forum to post this in.

No. It is not
Forum Index -> Hardware -> DVD Recorders is for Standalone DVD video recorders.

[Dalixam]

So, what forum should it be in?

[Baldrick]

Here.

[mujahid7ia]

Can you try the disc in a different PC?

[Dalixam]

No

[Dalixam]

No

[luvvbuzz]

you must know someone else with a computer who will let you put a cd in their drive. what is on the cd? music? video? data? nero has a check box at the burning stage which allows the data you just wrote to the disc to be verified once its been burnt, it adds time to the burning process but it should stop things like this happening or at least alert you to when it has happened.

[Dalixam]

Yeah, I can try it at a friend, but right now. All the files are short mpeg/avi files. I'll try the nero verifier, but I assume it'll say all is alright since there's no error when burning.

[Dalixam]

I tried burning the cd again with "Verify written data" on. The cd burned successfully, but the verification failed. I have no idea what the error messages in the log means though. Can someone see what's wrong?

Windows XP 5.1
WinAspi: -
ahead WinASPI: File 'D:\Nero\Nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.44, size=172099 bytes, created 17-12-2002 18:21:48 
Nero Version: 5.5.8.2
Recorder:             <YAMAHA CRW8824E>         Version: 1.0a - HA 2 TA 1 - 5.5.8.2
 Adapter driver:      <atapi>                   HA 2
 Drive buffer  :      4096kB
 Bus Type      :      default (0) -> ATAPI
CD-ROM:               <V386     STEALTH DVD>    Version: 1.0h - HA 0 TA 0 - 5.5.8.2
 Adapter driver:      <Stlth317>                HA 0
 Bus Type      :      default (0) -> SCSI

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
CdRomPeripheral      : V386    STEALTH DVD     1.0h  Stlth317 Port 0 ID 0  DMA:  ? 
DiskPeripheral       : WDC WD800JB-00CRA1               atapi Port 1 ID 0  DMA: On 
DiskPeripheral       : QUANTUM FIREBALLP KA13.6         atapi Port 1 ID 1  DMA: On 
CdRomPeripheral      : PIONEER CD-ROM DR-A14S           atapi Port 2 ID 0  DMA: Off
CdRomPeripheral      : YAMAHA CRW8824E                  atapi Port 2 ID 1  DMA: On 
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs: 
CmdQueuing     : 1
CmdNotification: 2
WriteBufferSize: 34603008 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
EraseSpeed     : 0
BUFE           : 0
Physical memory     : 255MB (261616kB)
Free physical memory: 125MB (128212kB)
Memory in use       : 50 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Static Write Speed Table: 0
Use Inquiry    : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Wizard: Off

CD-ROM (ISO)
8.1.2004

00:58:32	#1 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 5383
	Iso document burn settings
	------------------------------------------
	Determine maximum speed : TRUE
	Simulate                : TRUE
	Write                   : TRUE
	Finalize CD             : TRUE
	Multisession            : FALSE
	Burning mode            : DAO
	Mode                    : 1
	ISO Level               : 1 (Max. of 11 = 8 + 3 char)
	Character set           : ISO 9600
	Joliet                  : TRUE
	Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : TRUE
	Allow more than 255 characters in path  : TRUE
	Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions        : TRUE
	
00:58:32	#2 Phase 83 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1550
	Virus scanning started
	
00:58:38	#3 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 5286
	Nero found 0 infected files among the 150 scanned files.
	
00:58:38	#4 Phase 84 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1550
	Virus scanning completed
	
00:58:38	#5 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 118
	Reader running
	
00:58:38	#6 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 2778
	Turn on Disc-At-Once, using CD-R/RW media
	
00:58:38	#7 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 129
	Writer YAMAHA   CRW8824E         running
	
00:58:38	#8 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 4428
	First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)
	
00:58:38	#9 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 684
	Setup items (original item values)
	 0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 (CTransferItem)
	    2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
	    original CD pos #0 + 321342 (321342) = #321342/71:24.42
	    relocatable, CD pos for caching/writing not required/required, no patch infos 
	--------------------------------------------------------------
	
00:58:39	#10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 199
	Last possible write address on media:   359848 (79:59.73)
	Last address to be written:             321341 (71:26.41)
	
00:58:41	#11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 1394
	Recorder:  YAMAHA CRW8824E;
	   CDR code: 00 97 27 00; OSJ entry from: DIGITAL STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD
	   ATIP Data:
	     Special    Info [hex] 1: F0 00 B8, 2: 61 1B 00 (LI 97:27.00), 3: 4F 3B 4A (LO 79:59.74)
	     Additional Info [hex] 1: 00 00 00 (invalid), 2: 00 00 00 (invalid), 3: 00 00 00 (invalid)
	
00:58:41	#12 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 834
	Prepare recorder YAMAHA   CRW8824E         for write in cue-sheet-DAO
	DAO infos:
	==========
	MCN: 
	TOCTYPE: 0x0   Close CD
	Tracks 1 to 1:
	   TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048/0x0, ISRC "", FilePos 0 307200 658415616
	
00:58:41	#13 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 684
	Setup items (after recorder preparation)
	 0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 (CTransferItem)
	    2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
	    original CD pos #0 + 321342 (321342) = #321342/71:24.42
	    relocatable, CD pos for caching/writing not required/required, no patch infos 
	    -> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 321342 blocks [YAMAHA   CRW8824E        ]
	--------------------------------------------------------------
	
00:58:41	#14 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1550
	Caching of files started
	
00:58:41	#15 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1550
	Caching of files completed
	
00:58:41	#16 Phase 28 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1550
	Speed measurement started
	
00:58:41	#17 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1961
	Verifying CD position of item 0 (relocatable, CD pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0
	
00:59:12	#18 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 222
	all writers idle, stopping conversion
	
00:59:12	#19 Phase 29 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1509
	Speed measurement completed: 143x (21.450 KB/s)
	
00:59:12	#20 Phase 32 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1550
	Simulation started at 8x (1.200 KB/s)
	
00:59:12	#21 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1961
	Verifying CD position of item 0 (relocatable, CD pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0
	
00:59:12	#22 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 11438
	StartDAO : CD-Text - Off
	
00:59:12	#23 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 11681
	CueData, Len=32
	41 00 00 14 00 00 00 00 
	41 01 00 10 00 00 00 00 
	41 01 01 10 00 00 02 00 
	41 aa 01 14 00 47 1a 2a 
	
00:59:17	#24 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 313
	00:59:17.066 - YAMAHA   CRW8824E         : Queue again later (Intervall : 54msec)
	
01:08:29	#25 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 222
	all writers idle, stopping conversion
	
01:08:43	#26 Phase 33 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1550
	Simulation completed successfully at 8x (1.200 KB/s)
	
01:08:43	#27 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1550
	Burn process started at 8x (1.200 KB/s)
	
01:08:45	#28 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1961
	Verifying CD position of item 0 (relocatable, CD pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0
	
01:08:45	#29 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 11438
	StartDAO : CD-Text - Off
	
01:08:45	#30 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 11681
	CueData, Len=32
	41 00 00 14 00 00 00 00 
	41 01 00 10 00 00 00 00 
	41 01 01 10 00 00 02 00 
	41 aa 01 14 00 47 1a 2a 
	
01:09:08	#31 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 313
	01:09:08.156 - YAMAHA   CRW8824E         : Queue again later (Intervall : 54msec)
	
01:18:20	#32 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 222
	all writers idle, stopping conversion
	
01:18:34	#33 Phase 37 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1550
	Burn process completed successfully at 8x (1.200 KB/s)
	
01:22:05	#34 Phase 78 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1550
	Data verification started
	
01:26:25	#35 SCSI -1093 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1195
	SCSI Exec, HA 2, TA 1, LUN 0, buffer 0x003B78C0
	Status:     0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR)
	HA-Status   0x00 (0x00, OK)
	TA-Status   0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND)
	Sense Key:  0x03 (KEY_MEDIUM_ERROR)
	Sense Code: 0x02
	Sense Qual: 0x00
	CDB Data:   0x28 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x10 0x00 0x00 0x08 0x00 0x00 0x00 
	Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x03 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x10 0x0A 
	            0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x02 0x00 
	
01:26:25	#36 VERIFYERR 10 File UDFCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 5824
	Cannot mount the written CD
	"YAMAHA   CRW8824E" (H:2, T:1)
	
01:26:25	#37 VERIFYERR 13 File UDFCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 5929
	Status summary
	Total files=0, identical=0, different=0, inaccessible=0, skipped=0.
	
01:26:25	#38 Phase 81 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1550
	Data verification failed
	
01:26:25	#39 Text 0 File Scsicmd.cpp, Line 386
	SCSI not using temporary buffers
	20 out of 20 temporary buffers allocated
	

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Btw, I wonder why it says "ISO Level : 1 (Max. of 11 = 8 + 3 char)" because I always select level 2 (max of 31 characters). I know I also selected it this time and I checked afterwards - it was still set on level 2.

[mujahid7ia]

I'm not sure, but if verification fails, does that mean CD writer problem, or maybe corrupt files??

[luvvbuzz]

i would say it is one of those two things. if the data is ok an the computer like if its a movie file and it plays ok, then i would say it is the recorder. have you tried using a different burning software, just in case nero is causing the problem?

[Dalixam]

No. I've always used Nero and there has never been any problems. I can try a different software though. I guess it could also be the burner, but why should it suddenly break?

[Craig Tucker]

but why should it suddenly break?

Things break, thats life.

[mujahid7ia]

Since you're backing up various files on your PC, its a variety of files so there is a pretty good chance of corruption....

[dxj40c]

I had the same problem with a TDK Velocd burner. When trying to access a file on the burned cd it would whine like a jet engine trying to access it then it would usually give me a "cannot read disk" notification. When it did access the file it would freeze up when I tried to copy the file to the hard drive.

I did all kinds of stuff to make it work but finally gave up and bought another writer. When I was taking the first one out I noticed it was rattling. I figured what the heck and took it apart. Inside was a thin plastic washer (maybe some kind of spacer) about 3/4" in diameter just laying at the bottom of the burner housing. I never did determine where it came from, but I'm sure that was what was causing the problem.

I threw away a whole 50-pack of blank CD-R's because I thought they were the problem-darn!

[Dalixam]

It sounds like I have the same problem, must be the burner then. I just thought it was strange that it could suddenly break, when the computer hasn't been moved or had any blows. I'll try a new burner then, they're also cheap

Thanks for the help everyone!

[Dalixam]

Ok, I tried the CD on a friends computer and he had no problems playing the disc. This has me puzzled. Obviously the CD has been burned correctly, but CD burner can't read it. It acts as if there is no CD in the drive. My other CD-ROM drive can read the CD, but when I select one of the files it goes cold and both CD drives disappear from "My Computer". On a side note, neither drive has any problems reading other CDs.

Is the CD defect and my friend's drive is some super drive or what? Does anyone have an idea? I can't be the only one in the world this has happened too

[mujahid7ia]

Is the CD-ROM Drive MultiRead or MultiRead 2 compatible/complaint?

MultiRead means it can perfectly read CD-R/W's...

[Dalixam]

It's multiread, but I don't know if it's multiread 2.

[mujahid7ia]

A new specification for CD-ROM and compact disc players that enables them to read discs created by CD-RW drives. The specification was developed jointly by Philips Electronics and Hewlett-Packard, and has been approved by the Optical Storage Technology Association (OSTA).

http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/M/MultiRead.html

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Your CDROM should be able to read it then... maybe damaged/bad lens or other part?

[Dalixam]

It isn't quite that simple. If you read all my posts you'll see that both drives have no trouble reading other cds, only new cds I burn, but, they can be read with no problems on other computers. I'm most interested in why the drives disappear from "My Computer" though.