ok im fed up HELP

Maybe it's got nothing to do with your process, but your burner.
Does it burn +r and -r? Do you have the correct media for it?
Usually when a burner craps out complaining there's no disk, either the burner is bad, or the medium is bad/wrong.
Only other thing is an incorrectly installed burner.

It could mean a number of things.

It could mean you're inserting a disc that has already been written to. It could mean you're inserting a disc that the drive doesn't recognise as writable. It could mean you're inserting a rewritable that hasn't been formatted. It could mean that you're inserting a disc that the drive doesn't know what to do with (hence, always make sure your drive is +R and -R compatible).

You would do well to a) tell us what media you're putting in and b) what brand/model drive you're putting it in. You could just look at the guides on the left, but since we've already gathered that you're a bit lazy, I'd be more than happy to do that for you.

Originally Posted by masri

Originally Posted by Nilfennasion

It could mean a number of things.

It could mean you're inserting a disc that has already been written to. It could mean you're inserting a disc that the drive doesn't recognise as writable. It could mean you're inserting a rewritable that hasn't been formatted. It could mean that you're inserting a disc that the drive doesn't know what to do with (hence, always make sure your drive is +R and -R compatible).

You would do well to a) tell us what media you're putting in and b) what brand/model drive you're putting it in. You could just look at the guides on the left, but since we've already gathered that you're a bit lazy, I'd be more than happy to do that for you.

i made sure the DVD-RW is empty....my drive is CD/DVD+REWRITABLE

hold on..does that mean it wont read DVD-RW?

Dude how f'ing clueless are you anyways !?!?

Again it would be nice if you could ACTUALLY answer a question SUCH AS the f'ing model number of your SHIT burner.

But it sounds like it is +R/RW only so that DVD-RW disc might as well be a slice of bread.

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Dude how f'ing clueless are you anyways !?!?

Again it would be nice if you could ACTUALLY answer a question SUCH AS the f'ing model number of your SHIT burner.

But it sounds like it is +R/RW only so that DVD-RW disc might as well be a slice of bread.

Wow, that was even less patient that I'd normally be at this stage.

If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say that this -RW disc should work in their +RW-only burner because it is "RW and discs are discs, right?", I could afford to publish my work myself and start my own company.

k i have done this thing b4 but it was with xvids well i used dvd2svcd but it works with avi 2 mpeg and then i use tempeg and the dvd author program by them and there you go

Originally Posted by scootzilla

k i have done this thing b4 but it was with xvids well i used dvd2svcd but it works with avi 2 mpeg and then i use tempeg and the dvd author program by them and there you go

Flys stick to shit as dumb asses get drawn to this thread.

- John "FulciLives" Coleman

How about learning grammar and punctuation first? Seriously. I barely understand your keyboard mashing.

I used to headbutt my keyboard and still sound more cohesive than that last message. Maybe there is hope for me yet.

When I first came to this forum, I asked some pretty stupid questions. I did two things that our friend here seems incapable of:

First, I tried to phrase my questions so that as much information was given that could lead to the discovery of what I was doing wrong as possible. I managed to sort that out in a matter of hours and haven't looked back.

Second, when given the answer, or at least enough information to find an answer, I made use of it and didn't repeat the same question three times. I actually followed advice and took the time to learn.

Hence, I find masri frustrating. I am not inclined to hold his hand through the entire process, and I doubt the admins will be, either.

Asking questions is one thing. However, I've been around computers long enough to know that learning to do these things with the help of a guide or some limited assistance is far preferable to having the answer handed to you on a platter.

While I would never call myself an early adopter, I don't feel unjustified in calling the membership of this board pioneers. We're all experimenting and working to find solutions that nobody else has. We're also working hard to help exercise our right to back up the software we pay for.

In essence, the people of this board do not appreciate being taken for granted. You're seeing a prime example of this right now. Take a look at the original message and see for yourself if you can discern what the problem is from it. I used to work as a tech support person for a computer training firm, and the number one complaint amongst the division I was part of was people who ask questions about problems in such a manner.

Originally Posted by Zippity

Regardless, there is still no need to be an arrogant smart arse when replying to a question

It's easy to take the moral high ground, why don't YOU answer the question? instead of sniping from the bushes.

Originally Posted by masri

i made sure the DVD-RW is empty....my drive is CD/DVD+REWRITABLE

hold on..does that mean it wont read DVD-RW?

You say your drive is a +R/+RW drive? In that case, you can't use any -R/-RW media in it. There's no real advantage to either media, although it has been a subject of hot debate. Each format has pros and cons, but the two are different and you need a dual-format drive to use both. It's a stupid situation, but there you go.

If you can aquire a +RW disc, you may find it works.

Also, as asked previously, you'd be better telling everyone what your DVD+RW drive is, and what media you're using. That information accounts for an awful lot!

If you wish to check it all out for yourself, you can find searchable databases of DVD writers and DVD Media in the bar on the left-hand side of your screen.

With regards to your AVI --> DVD question, I find TMPGEnc is the best for this. Take a look at the guides for youself, they are also found on the left-hand side of your screen. I'll suggest a good one here to save you looking this time:

http://www.dvd-guides.com/guides.php?category=othertodvd&name=tmpegenc

Just so you know, DivX is a form of AVI.

With regards to your original post, please post more information with your question, keep your posts clear and free of typos and try to take a minute more to explain what's going on. Choose a relevant subject line - the one you used tends to be skipped by most users and makes forum searches hard for other users looking for the answer (run a search and see how it works). If you take a little extra time, you'll find that your posts are answered quickly and effectively, with no stress.

Hope this helps,

Cobra

Originally Posted by Zippity

Originally Posted by tweedledee

It's easy to take the moral high ground, why don't YOU answer the question? instead of sniping from the bushes.

What a childish reply.

Don't you think that if I thought that I knew the correct answer, I would give it.

It is the manner in which some members on this forum hold their own esteem that I am griping about.

Do you walk around in your normal daily work life with your head shoved up your arse?

Thanks Cobra

For someone who is new to posting here ... you are ******* up big time.

We all hate you now.

You blew it!

Use another e-mail address to create a new screen name and start over.

Dumb ass

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Originally Posted by Zippity

So now My CRIME is being new here

Well my friend, the air smells sweet where my head is

My point is for someone new you sure are acting like an *******.

Usually we don't tolerate that until you've proven yourself or at the very least are witty about it.

Neither for you so far ...

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