DvD WRITER PROBLEM

[dharmil007]

DvD WRITER PROBLEM

I have an LG DVD WRITER {HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GSA-H54N}.Now the problem is

whenever i try to write a CD/DvD OR erase any it gives an error.It cant write or erase

any CD./dVd.i have tried 2 softs POWER ISO & NERO 9, both cant write or erase.But i

can read all DvD'S & cd'S.

could anybody pls. tell me what is the problem, i have tried with many different

Cd'S/dVd's also.

is the problem of software OR is there any fault in DvD writer.

plzz help.

[submix8c]

While google-searching on the corrsponding LG DVD/CD-ROM (not burner), I stumbled across an indication that these burners tend to fail. Do a Google on you model "GSA-H54N" and you might get a decent answer - unless someone else has one and has exprienced this.

Also, you might try (for funsies), going into Safe Mode (F8 at bootup), going into the Device Manager, selecting "View Hidden" (at the top), remove all CD/DVD devices (the will be found again upon normal reboot), and remove all "Devices" (somewhere toward the bottom - these are the current and previous Mounts - previous/nonexistent being the light-gray ones). Warning! Removing ALL devices will remove ALL drive letters assigned. They will/should be re-assigned upon normal reboot. So make note of any drive-letters originally assigned and re-assign them in Disk Management. If the are NOT showing up in Disk Management (after removing devices/rebooting), just ADD them/assign the drive letters there. You may have to reboot again for the changes to take effect.

A final note that sometimes the built-in XP Burning Service interrupts the installed burning software. Stop and Disable it ("IMAPI CD-Burning COM Service"); it's not needed or wanted with Burning Software.

edit - forgot to ask - did it EVER burn/erase?

Edited February 9, 2009 by submix8c

[dharmil007]

edit - forgot to ask - did it EVER burn/erase?

MY DVD WRITER IS 1 & A HALF YEARS & IT DID WRITE & ERASE.

iTs JUST NOW THE PROBLEM THAT HAS BEEN ARISEN

[Kelsenellenelvian]

Please quit YELLING!!

It is very rude and makes people want to help you less.

[dharmil007]

Please quit YELLING!!

It is very rude and makes people want to help you less.

i m sorry i didnt knew that writing in caps is yelling

[submix8c]

Huh... try this and be very careful!

http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb%3Ben...p;x=12&y=13

Something about Upper/Lower Filters registry entries.

Check those entries first before trying my suggestions above. And also note that the Service should be stopped/disabled as I said above; and that more than one burning software might cause a problem (conflicts).

I'll help look around some more.

And cut Kel some slack... I've noted that Moderators, Administrators, and Supervisors have been a little busy tracking and banning some very baaaad people. Makes them kranky I think.

edit - (see below; well above is true...)

Kel asks a good question about the Firmware. Older firmware sometimes will not burn to newer Media (CD's DVD's etc).

Also note that some folks have found their Readers/Burners set to Cable Select on the jumpers (in back of the device) and this could cause a problem. Check them and ensure the jumpers are set correctly (not Cable Select). Final Note - setting DMA in Device Manager usually works best.

Addendum - Recognized by the Burner Software as a Burner?

Edited February 9, 2009 by submix8c

[Kelsenellenelvian]

HAHAHAHA ok.

Hey question though:

Over the past year and a half just how much use have you gotten from this burner?

Also do you feel safe doing a firmware update?

[dharmil007]

HAHAHAHA ok.

Hey question though:

Over the past year and a half just how much use have you gotten from this burner?

Also do you feel safe doing a firmware update?

I had used it frequently, means on an average, i used to read around 4-5 DVd/CD & write 1-2 cd/dvd.

yea i have done many firmware updates.

its safe enough f0R me.

[dharmil007]

Huh... try this and be very careful!

http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb%3Ben...p;x=12&y=13

Something about Upper/Lower Filters registry entries.

Check those entries first before trying my suggestions above. And also note that the Service should be stopped/disabled as I said above; and that more than one burning software might cause a problem (conflicts).

I'll help look around some more.

And cut Kel some slack... I've noted that Moderators, Administrators, and Supervisors have been a little busy tracking and banning some very baaaad people. Makes them kranky I think.

edit - (see below; well above is true...)

Kel asks a good question about the Firmware. Older firmware sometimes will not burn to newer Media (CD's DVD's etc).

Also note that some folks have found their Readers/Burners set to Cable Select on the jumpers (in back of the device) and this could cause a problem. Check them and ensure the jumpers are set correctly (not Cable Select). Final Note - setting DMA in Device Manager usually works best.

Addendum - Recognized by the Burner Software as a Burner?

i'Ve tried that method 0f yours about registry entries, but didnt help.

& jumpers are also set correctly.

[submix8c]

Hmmm - FWIW, so far I've found the firmware v1.02 at

http://au.lgservice.com/

You have to use the "Download Drivers", ask for "DVD-ROM(writer)" and enter "GSA-H54N". If you already have this firmware, then ???

Also, note what I said about multiple burning software, the DMA settings, etc. Please try burning again and tell us what the error message is. The solution may be quite simple depending on the error. Nero will write a log. If you post it, put it in a CodeBox (or an attachment) so it won't go on-and-on. This may help...

p.s. also unnecessary to give complete quote in your posts. edit to "just the pertinent". saves space...

edit - Check! see below for newer firmware...

Edited February 9, 2009 by submix8c

[Kelsenellenelvian]

http://www.lge.com/support/software.jsp

I just found 1.03 at the above page.

Selected North america as the region and it had 1.02 & 1.03

I would try a firmware update.

[dharmil007]

YEA I HAVE THE l0G GENERATED BY NERO9.

iTs iN tHe attachments.

[dharmil007]

YEA I HAVE THE l0G GENERATED BY NERO9.

iTs iN tHe attachments.

Log.txt

[submix8c]

Holy @#$% - 48x? Try slowing down the write speed (maybe 16x) and use a fresh disk (CD-R is what you were using) then report back. Some other suspicious errors were also showing.

And please, stop using mixed upper/lower-case sentences. It hurts my eyes.