PLEASE HELP MY BRAIN IS GONNA POP! PROBLEM BACKING UP DVD..NEW COMPUTER

[hayez]

I REALLY NEED HELP,I HAVE GONE THROUGH ABOUT 20 DISKS AND IM ALMOST OUT OF DVD'S TO WASTE TRYING.

Ok i have a new computer and i cannot burn a dvd.This is my set up and the first time i have tried to back up a dvd with this computer.

emachines t3120
1.8hz
80gb hd
burner is external hp dvd200e

now i cannot back up a disk...it goes well until the burning then it fails...here is all info i have if anybody has any clue...
THE ONLY DIFFERENCE WITH MY BURNER FROM MY LAST COMPUTER IS THE BURNER WAS CONNECTED THROUGH FIREWIRE...IT IS NOW THROUGH USB

This is the guide i used
How to copy DVDs with DVD Shrink
http://www.afterdawn.com/guides/archive/how_to_copy_dvd_with_dvd_shrink.cfm
I can not get it to burn with nero 6 or dvd decrypter

this is the error i get from dvd decrypter while trying to burn,anyone see the problem?

I 16:04:28 DVD Decrypter Version 3.5.4.0 started!
I 16:04:28 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 2)
W 16:04:28 Drive D:\ (FAT32) does not support single files > 4 GB
I 16:04:28 Initialising SPTI...
I 16:04:28 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 16:04:28 Found 1 DVD-ROM/CD-RW and 1 DVD+RW!
I 16:04:28 Operation Started!
I 16:04:28 Source File: C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\OWNER\DESKTOP\MOVIES\OFFICESPACE\OFFICE_S PACE.ISO
I 16:04:28 Source File Sectors: 2,102,301 (MODE1/2048)
I 16:04:28 Source File Size: 4,305,512,448 bytes
I 16:04:28 Source File Implementation Identifier: DVD Shrink
I 16:04:29 Destination Device: [0:0:0] HP DVD Writer 200j 1.72 (F (USB)
I 16:04:29 Destination Media Type: DVD+R (Disc ID: MBIPG101-R04-01) (Speeds: 2x, 2.4x)
I 16:04:29 Destination Media Sectors: 2,295,104
I 16:04:29 Write Mode: DVD
I 16:04:29 Write Type: SAO
I 16:04:29 Write Speed: MAX
I 16:04:29 Link Size: Auto
I 16:04:29 Test Mode: No
I 16:04:29 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 16:04:29 Filling Buffer...
I 16:04:30 Writing LeadIn...
W 16:04:45 Failed to Write Sectors 0 - 31 - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 16:04:45 Retrying (1 of 20)...
W 16:04:54 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 16:04:54 Retrying (2 of 20)...
W 16:05:02 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 16:05:02 Retrying (3 of 20)...
W 16:05:09 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 16:05:09 Retrying (4 of 20)...
W 16:05:16 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 16:05:16 Retrying (5 of 20)...
W 16:05:22 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 16:05:22 Retrying (6 of 20)...
W 16:05:30 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 16:05:30 Retrying (7 of 20)...
W 16:05:37 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 16:05:37 Retrying (8 of 20)...
W 16:05:43 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 16:05:43 Retrying (9 of 20)...
W 16:05:50 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 16:05:50 Retrying (10 of 20)...
W 16:05:57 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 16:05:57 Retrying (11 of 20)...
W 16:06:05 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 16:06:05 Retrying (12 of 20)...
W 16:06:12 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 16:06:12 Retrying (13 of 20)...
W 16:06:19 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 16:06:19 Retrying (14 of 20)...
W 16:06:26 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 16:06:26 Retrying (15 of 20)...
W 16:06:32 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 16:06:32 Retrying (16 of 20)...
W 16:06:39 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 16:06:39 Retrying (17 of 20)...
W 16:06:46 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 16:06:46 Retrying (18 of 20)...
W 16:06:53 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 16:06:53 Retrying (19 of 20)...
W 16:07:00 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 16:07:00 Retrying (20 of 20)...
W 16:07:07 Retry Failed! - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
E 16:09:50 Failed to Write Sectors 0 - 31 - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
I 16:09:50 Synchronising Cache...
I 16:09:50 Closing Track...
I 16:09:50 Finalising Disc...
E 16:09:50 Failed to Write Image!
E 16:09:50 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:05:21
I 16:09:50 Average Write Rate: N/A - Maximum Write Rate: N/A

also this
HP DVD Writer 200j 1.72 (USB)
Current Profile: DVD+R

Disc Information:
Status: Empty
Erasable: No
Free Sectors: 2,295,104
Free Space: 4,700,372,992 bytes
Free Time: 510:03:29 (MM:SS:FF)
Supported Write Speeds: 2x, 2.4x

Physical Format Information (ADIP):
Disc ID: MBIPG101-R04-01
Book Type: DVD+R
Part Version: 1
Disc Size: 120mm
Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified
Number of Layers: 1
Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP)
Linear Density: 0.267 um/bit
Track Density: 0.74 um/track
First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608
Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 2,491,711
Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 0

here is a pic of what desktop looks like when it fails
HP DVD Writer 200j 1.72 (USB)
Current Profile: DVD+R

Disc Information:
Status: Empty
Erasable: No
Free Sectors: 2,295,104
Free Space: 4,700,372,992 bytes
Free Time: 510:03:29 (MM:SS:FF)
Supported Write Speeds: 2x, 2.4x

Physical Format Information (ADIP):
Disc ID: MBIPG101-R04-01
Book Type: DVD+R
Part Version: 1
Disc Size: 120mm
Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified
Number of Layers: 1
Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP)
Linear Density: 0.267 um/bit
Track Density: 0.74 um/track
First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608
Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 2,491,711
Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 0

[ricky1756]

http://www.amazon.com/Hewlett-Packard-2-4x2-4x8-External-FireWire/dp/B00006599N

read users comments

[hayez]

it worked before,just not with this computer

[redwudz]

The error appears to be a media error. You might want to try different media. Media changes, depending on the brand and sometimes the box. Whatever, changing media is the easiest thing to try for a change or to fix a problem. You might want to look to the left and see what others are using with your drive in: 'DVD Writers'.

And if you use Shrink (And DVD Fab Decrypter when needed) you might want to switch over to ImgBurn instead of DVD Decrypter or Nero for burning. ImgBurn is updated continually, where Decrypter is not any more. You can go to this site and get a setup for Shrink that will use ImgBurn to automatically burn your backups. From our friends at Digital Digest: http://forum.digital-digest.com/showthread.php?t=63869

[CrayonEater]

There are two problems that jump out at me. 1.) You are using junk media and 2.) you have an ancient drive. The latter problem MIGHT be correctable by updating the drive firmware from HPs site so that it can recognize modern discs. However, it's a 2.4x drive - that's fairly old, and may not be supported. The former, well, here's the golden rule of DVD media: If it says Made in Japan on the label, it's good stuff. Verbatim media is the sole exception to this rule, which is also top-notch stuff. Don't bother with anything else. FYI, Taiyo-Yuden (the best) is available from supermediastore.com or meritline for about the same price as the stuff you'll see on special in most stores; 25-35 cents a disc is a good price and you don't have to pay tax or gas, let alone that you'll be getting good stuff.

[VegasBud]

hayez,

As redwudz said, your burner can't deal with this media. While I've never used MBIPG101-R04-01, the VSO "burners and media report" shows it has a 96.17% success rate in more than 180,000 burns, which is slightly better than TYG02, so it is good media. Unfortunately, even good media doesn't burn right under the wrong conditions. Your burner may not be able to work with some newer media (like these disks). Normally, updating the drive's firmware helps it work with newer media, but you're already using the latest firmware available from the manufacturer.

it worked before,just not with this computer

When "it worked before", it's most likely you were using different media. In that case you can go back to using the media that you know works for you, and save this media to use in the next burner you buy (whenever that is).

The only other thing I can think of would be redwudz's suggestion to try ImgBurn. It might work, but if DvdDecrypter can't get the drive to accept the media, I wouldn't be overly optimistic about ImgBurn being able to.

[MOVIEGEEK]

...or buy a firewire card.
BTW...is XP formatted to NTFS?

[hayez]

allright i appreciatte all your guys help,i am gonna go through this all and see fi i can get something diff to work..will post back tomrorow with what happens,thanks again!

[handyguy]

Try out dvd writer or media topics on left column to see what works with your writer e.g.
https://www.videohelp.com/dvdwriters

[free is better]

i notice that you are connecting through usb. i hope that is usb 2.0 not just for the burner but also for the computer.

[VegasBud]

Based on the log that hayez provided, the interface (firewire, usb1 or 2) isn't currently a problem. When a drive "Failed to Write Sectors 0 - 31", it can't even write the first block of sectors. It's choking before it can burn a floppy worth of data.