DVDinfo - problem

[Navillus]

Can anyone help me?
I installed ADVDinfo so that I could post some details on my success/failures.

The first disc I tried returned correct info, but since then I have only seen the error
ADVDinfo - ASPI Command returned: Sensekey: 02h,ASC 3h, ASQC 00h.

I have tried reinstalling, I've added the latest ASPI drivers and still get the error.
Thanks

[donpedro]

I think you need to have that disk in DVD-Burner to get that info. And it can't be in external enclosure. And it doesn't work with +R/RW. Use Nero's CD Speed tool to get at least some info for + media.

[defense]

@ donpedro, I've used ADVDInfo on my Verbatim DVD+R's, and it worked perfectly.

[donpedro]

defense, are you saying that you were following these instructions

http://www.vcdhelp.com/dvdmedia?advdinfo=1#advdinfo

and it worked on +R ?

Could you please post result as you can see in instructions ?

[Navillus]

Donpedro, I’ve tried a few more times and yes one problem was I was trying to do this with my DVD-ROM – which ADVDinfo defaults to. So trying this with my DVD-Writer (Sony DRU-500A) I can read 00 – Physical Format information and OE Pre recorded Information on lead in for a DVR-R, BUT for a DVD+R only the 00 information will display, when I try OE I then get the error message.

By the way my Computer information is available!

[donpedro]

Super ! And that comp. info..... that is just my signature nothing personal.

[defense]

donpedro: Yes, I did use that method. As a matter of fact, I didn't read that prior because ADVDInfo is a sinch to use. You just put in the DVD and hit a button. And unlike Navillus, I had no problems whatsoever reading my DVD+R with my DVD ROM drive. I have to run out for an hour or so, but when I get back I will put in two random Verbatim DVD+R disks and post the results.

[defense]

One thing to note is that I just realized there are other options in the drop down box. This info was listed under 00 physical format information. Should I use option 06 Media ID? There are many different options there. When I tried to use Media ID WITH BOTH A VERBATIM DVD+R, and a Verbatim DVD-R, I got some type of ASPI ERROR. It said, ASPI COMMAND RETURNED, SENSE KEY 05h; asc 24h, ASCQ00h. I'm not sure what that is, do you know? I will try to figure it out, but I have the most current ADAPTEC Aspi Drivers. I wonder if I need FORCEASPI for this to work properly. let me know if you get a chance. Thanks

[donpedro]

Please defense... Open that link that I posted and read... please

0E-Pre-Recorded Information in Lead-in is what should be selected.

If it gives you error, it means that it does not work with +R.

[defense]

donpedro: You are right, I should of read that link. I just did and I am still getting ASPI errors. I tried three different DVD-R media. Do you know if it matters if Data is already recorded on the disk or not? All of my DVD-R's are already recorded on and I won't have any blanks until I get my shipment of ACCU's tomorrow morning. I can read the DVD-R and DVD+R with the default physical format information option, but can't read the OE Lead In Data on ANY of my DVD-R's let alone a DVD+R without getting ASPI errors. I have the latest Adaptec drivers installed and never had an ASPI error before. Do you have any ideas?

[Faustus]

I get sense errors with alot of the options in there also, but after putting the program into the same directory as my ASPI drivers I can read the manufactuer info fine... which is really the only one that matters to me.

[donpedro]

defense, Put disk into DVD-Burner not DVD-ROM and try again.

[defense]

@Donpedro & Flaystus, thanks for the information. I will try both methods when I get home. @flaystus, one quick question, I have my Aspi drivers on my c: drive directly, not in the programs folder, or another sub-folder. Right when I click on C: I have a folder I titled Adaptec Aspi, are you saying I should just cut the ADVDINFO icon/program, and paste it into the adaptec Aspi folder, and it should work? My ACCU's are out to be delivered via UPS right now as I am writing this, so I will have them later on..I can't wait to try them, and I definitely am going to need ADVDINFO to work on those, so I can tell who the real manufacturer is. Thanks again in advance

[defense]

@donpedro thanks again for your help. I just tried my FIRST ACCU disk in ADVDINFO with my DVD BURNER and NOT my DVD ROM....the link you posted says you can use either or..but I guess the burner is better for ADVDINFO...anyway, guess what my FIRST DISK..ACCU OR NOT SAYS....IT SAYS SONY!!! BAMMMM!! I'm excited now! I will try a few more...if they ALL say that, then I will really be excited! Here is what it says specifically.....direct from ADVDINFO...


00 6A 00 00 01 40 C1 FD 9E D8 50 00 02 89 0E 13 .J...@....P.....
87 88 80 00 03 53 4F 4E 59 00 00 00 04 00 00 00 .....SONY.......
00 00 00 00 05 88 80 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 ..................


ok...the rest were all 0's..so this is what it says.

[donpedro]

defense, please keep only first 3 lines from "0E". Delete rest from post...

This is link to post from author of this tool

http://forum.firmware-flash.com/viewtopic.php?p=9901#9901

This command should work on any DVD burner provided that you have a DVD-R insterted. I'm not sure wether it will work from a standard DVD-ROM drive.

[Maginashun]

I apologize or bringing up old business but I checked the link
http://www.vcdhelp.com/dvdmedia?advdinfo=1#advdinfo
posed a few back and it brings me to the dvdr media list. I don't see any instructions on advdinfo. Maybe i'm looking right over it. I don't know. Could someone please point me in the right direction.
Thanks

[-jsl-]

https://www.videohelp.com/dvdmediaform.php?advdinfo=1#advdinfo

[Maginashun]

That's what I was looking for.
Thanks.

[futurist]

Hi! I downloaded and installed ASPI updates on my computer, but when I double clicked on ADVDInfo.exe, it pop up an error message and said "Could Not Create Device List". I saw another same post on another forum just now, but nobody reply to that post, so I am here to ask your help. Would be very appreciate if anyone can provide me with any sort of help.

Futurist

[donpedro]

Stupid question, but do you have a burner ?

And generaly... we need more information about your PC. Fill up Computer details in your profile.

[new2echo]

Hi! I downloaded and installed ASPI updates on my computer, but when I double clicked on ADVDInfo.exe, it pop up an error message and said "Could Not Create Device List".

I'm having the exact same problem as futurist.

Any help would be appreciated.

[donpedro]

Only think that comes to my mind is... play with different ASPI layers. See tools link on this site.

[Gabriel]

Hi! I downloaded and installed ASPI updates on my computer, but when I double clicked on ADVDInfo.exe, it pop up an error message and said "Could Not Create Device List". I saw another same post on another forum just now, but nobody reply to that post, so I am here to ask your help. Would be very appreciate if anyone can provide me with any sort of help.

Futurist

This has been bugging me too. I have two hard drives one with Win 98 and one with Win XP. I use XP most of the time and ADVDInfo won't work on it. It works great on Win98, maybe this is your problem too.

[StudeBarc]

Guys,
There is an update for ADVDinfo. The program with a new interface can be found here: http://www.nicsoft.com.au/ as DVDinfo. The author has used NIL's original ideas and expanded the interface and usability. Please D/L and try it. He will appreciate the input and ideas generated.

Regards
Studebarc

[donpedro]

I have WinXP and Win2000 and it works, but I don't remeber the "magic formula" what I said to make it work

I was definitly playing with a lot of different ASPI versions.

[tjtoed]

I am having a terrible time with ADVDinfo.
I have a 2.4 P4, with XP home and everytime I try to open ADVDinfo it says "unable to create device list".
I downloaded the latest ASPI 4.72 drivers, reboot and I get the same error.

I have tried putting the disc in either my DVD-rom drive and my external Sony DRX-500UL.


I also tried the new DVDinfo but it says I need the ASPI 4.60 drivers, but when I go to download them it says DO NOT load them on winXP...


Any ideas?

Thanks.

[Options2000]

I use ADVDinfo with XP Pro without any issues. Perhaps, the difference is I use ASPI 4.60 loaded via Forceaspi.

Try this and see if the errors are still there.

[edplayer]

any other programs that can give media info like ADVDinfo ?

[donpedro]

Nero CD Speed (or CD Speed 2000 which is same product) will give some kind of short version of that info.

[VinnySem]

ADVDinfo doesn't work with external drives