VCDeasy trouble getting "ASPI seems valid:yes"

[jimnick]

I have tried to load a new ASPI layer a few times but can't get ASPI seems valid :no to change to Yes . I tried ASPI_v471.exe. Any advice?

[vitualis]

Before a change to the Adaptec ASPI drivers will "stick", you need to reboot. I recommend that you reboot IMMEDIATELY after installation.

As a curiosity, Adapatec's own installation routine doesn't seem to work as well as ForceASPI which you can download from the "Tools" link: http://www.vcdhelp.com/tools

If you can't get the Adaptec install to work, I suggest that you try ForceASPI. Again, immediately after installation, REBOOT.

Regards.

[Conquest10]

mine says no also but i have no problems using the software.

[vitualis]

If you have another (working) ASPI layer (but not Adaptec), VCDEasy / CDRDAO will work but it will say that the ASPI layer "is not valid"...

Regards.

[hwoodwar]

Have you tried all of the following steps?

VCDEasy, in the bottom right corner, does it say ASPI seems valid: yes, or ASPI seems valid: no? If it says ASPI seems valid: no, that is your main problem. In that case I suggest you go to: http://www.afterdawn.com/software/cdr_software/cdr_tools/frcaspi.cfm , download the ForceASPI drivers, install them and reboot. If after you reboot, it shows "ASPI seems valid: yes" then on the CDRDAO settings page, select generic-mmc as the force driver for the CD Writer, select your specific CD Writer in the dropdown menu for that section and check the force execution box. Now you should be able to burn using CDRDAO, which is the CD burning program built in to VCDEasy.


If it still doesn't burn then the second thing to check is VCDEasy set to "Simulate Burn" that is right on the main page. Uncheck "simulate" and check "burn".

[jimnick]

I visited a site for "easyVCD"for( Compel_WinAspi.exe) it made the ASPI change to yes. Now I can burn a VCD from a CUE/Bin file with VCDeasy. I was so happy I sent them $10. I want to next use Easy VCD to automate the steps needed to Rip a DVD to VCD backup copy. Easy VCD claims they can interface several utilities for an over night copy experience. It sounds good any way. Thanks for the get backs.