Programs similar to Kprobe?

[Chip718]

Does anyone know if there are any other programs similar to Kprobe that will scanning and test DVD media? I am looking to test the media for errors before burning. Kprobe only works on Lite-On DVD and CD Drives. Thanks in advance.

[Baldrick]

nero cd-dvd speed
dvdinfopro

[D.A.R.J.R.]

Plextools

[chas0039]

Keep in mind you still need a drive that supports PI/PIF scanning. None of these programs will work with Pioneer or NEC.

[Chip718]

Thanks for the replies. I do have a NEC.

[jabloomf1230]

Keep in mind you still need a drive that supports PI/PIF scanning. None of these programs will work with Pioneer or NEC.

DVDInfo Pro does PIE/PO scanning for DVDs (but not CDs) with Pioneer drives.

You best bet is to buy a cheap Lite-On DVD burner for reading burned DVDs and use KProbe for scanning, though. That seems to be the standard approach that most people have taken.

[chas0039]

Keep in mind you still need a drive that supports PI/PIF scanning. None of these programs will work with Pioneer or NEC.

DVDInfo Pro does PIE/PO scanning for DVDs (but not CDs) with Pioneer drives.

I was not aware of that change; thanks for the correction.

[steve2713]

Although DVDInfoPro DOES do PI/PO testing with Pioneer drives now, the Pioneer burners are not considered very accurate or reliable for doing such tests. Nero CD-DVD Speed's author was requested by Pioneer NOT to enable PI/PO testing with their drives by Nero CD-DVD Speed, that's why it doesn't support it.

[1nertia]

I would suggest the BenQ 1620 (or a clone) instead of a Liteon for testing. The BenQ 1620 is an outstanding burner and has very good media testing support including a utility called QScan which does non-destructive quality testing of blank media. It sets book type automatically and will burn a lot of 8x media at 12x or faster.

It is also supported by CD-DVD Speed and DVDInfo for PI/PIF error testing. It is also a very good value. NewEgg has the BenQ 1620 starting at $54 with free shipping.