Stop Error during "Make Compatible"

Hi Patti,

Just an FYI, I will be leaving tomorrow for Munich, Germany and returning the following Tuesday, so I will not be around for awhile.
Yes, Direct to Disc would be the Packet writing program, the Mastering program would be Roxio. Yes, Data Disc is what you want. I did not see what optical drive you actually have but you mentioned using DVD-RW discs, so it must be a DVD burner, therefore, DVD-R and DVD+R disc will work just fine for your back ups. There is no harm on using the DVD-RW discs just depends on how you back up data really. Some people back up every day, if that is the case; an external hard drive is the better option.
Some may back up once a week on DVD-RW, then every two weeks burn it to a DVD+/-R for permanent record. Each person has their own idea on what works for them, so hard to say what is the best pattern or style; just depends on the individual.

Best Regards!




God, grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway,
the good fortune to run into the ones I do and the eyesight to tell the
difference.

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CD/RW Link


Message Edited by Predator on 05-07-2007 12:58 PM

Hi Patti,

I use the Mastering program of Nero at work to erase the DVD-RW or DVD+RW.
Here is the basic steps from the help file:

Using Nero Burning ROM 7 you can not only create CDs and DVDs, but also erase rewritable discs (CD-RWs, DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs). However, you can only do this if you have a recorder which can also write to these types of disc.


1)From the 'Recorder' menu, choose 'Erase Rewritable Disc'.
2)Click on the drop-down list and select the desired recorder or check the 'Use multiple recorders' box if all of the installed recorders are to be selected.
3)Choose the erase method you want by clicking on the button next to the pull-down list and selecting the erase method and speed.
There are two erase methods available: 'quick-erase' and 'full-erase'.

Quick-erase: The data is not erased fully from the disc. Only the references to the contents of the disc are deleted. The disc appears to be empty, although it is not really empty. This means that it is possible for someone else to restore the contents. Do not use this method for discs which contain confidential data. Erasing a disc using this method lasts between 1 and 2 minutes.

Full-erase: All the data is deleted from the disc and cannot be restored. The time needed to erase a disc using this method varies depending on the type of disc.
4)Click on the 'Erase' button. The erase process starts immediately and a dialog box is displayed with information about the status of the process. When the erase process is completed, the dialog box closes and you can write new data to the rewritable disc using Nero Burning ROM 7 or InCD 4. (InCD 4 is the Packet writer so stay with the Mastering program)

So far, I have used the current DVD-RW for about three months, in theory I should be able to reuse it the rest of the year. I may dump it in another month or so. I have had one disc only last 4 burns. Another one I dare say is a year old and I have run her through the ringer, although I would not store anything permanent on it now.
Honestly, since the Data Disc worked, I would not even consider the Packet Writing program again, but your choice my friend.

Best Regards!




God, grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway,
the good fortune to run into the ones I do and the eyesight to tell the
difference.

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CD/RW Link


Message Edited by Predator on 05-07-2007 06:18 PM

Sorry that I didn't get back sooner, got a little busy this week…

Record Now is actually a Sonic program. Since Sonic bought Roxio they sell it under the Roxio name. If that isn't confusing the Suites they sell include a mix of both product lines! I only used Record Now for a brief period a few years ago so you may have to dig around a little to find what you need…

The Data Disc option is the one you want to use. You need to set the File System and the Sessions options for successful burning.

The File Name warning is a result of the File System of optical media. My guess is that it has defaulted to Joliet. It did not show up with Direct to Disc because it uses the UDF File System which is the least restrictive.

If you click the little Wrench icon you will see the choices. I prefer UDF, No Bridge but I believe Record Now offers a 'relaxed' Joliet which allows longer file names. (Actually it is the Path Name that is the hang up but they don't use that title) See what you can find in there.

I think Sessions is set in the same area but it is cryptic… They refer to it as Mode and you will have to check the Help files to determine the name for the one that allows you to add more data to the disc latter.

By all means, use the RW media you have to practice and experiment with until you understand the settings and methods of burning. Keep notes on the settings you try so you can repeat the success and avoid the failures.

Optical media is not the same as magnetic media and seem complex in comparison. It is not complex but it is different. We tend to forget how confusing and complex it was when we started out…

Message Edited by pmikkelsen on 05-12-2007 08:09 AM

The RecordNow software is a simplified product that does not off a full range of options to the user. There has been a tendency to dumb down burning software as users only want to burn, and not learn…

Mode 1 is what you want to use.

You may want to try the ISO Level 2 and see what results…

You do not want to ever use Disc Spanning! This sort of voodoo often results in a nice set of burned discs that are not recoverable!!!

All RW media is life limited. I have had them fail after 3 uses while others exceeded 100 uses. The average was 50 uses but all fail and usually do not give any warning…

Quality brand DVD R media is available for 30¢ to 35¢. A postage stamp costs 39¢, is your data worth the price of a stamp or two?