DVD-ROM Drive Can't Run Burned CDsI

My Toshiba DVD-ROM SD M1212 with Win 98SE runs OEM software CDs and
OEM music CDs with no problem whatsoever, but will not run burner CDs.
I just bought a Knoppix CD which it will not run. The drive light
blinks about 50 times and then stays on.

- My latest burn was a copy of the Knoppix disk using a Verbatim
CD-R silver sided disk at 8X. The Toshiba will not run it, the
burner an ARTEC WRR-52X can read it using Windows
Explorer.

- Toshiba Support said quality CD-Rs made by Maxell, Fuji Film or
Verbatim should work.

- I have some old burned Verbatim CD-R blue sided data disks
which the drive can read using Windows Explorer.

- I;m using Nero 5.5.9.24 (Nero Express).

I;d like to make a copy of the Knoppix CD which will run on the
Toshiba, drive, and I thank you for any suggestions.

Walt Ezyk

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Mike Richter is a LIAR
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Deirdre Straughan (Roxio) is a LIAR
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Walt Ezyk wrote:

My Toshiba DVD-ROM SD M1212 with Win 98SE runs OEM software CDs and
OEM music CDs with no problem whatsoever, but will not run burner CDs.
I just bought a Knoppix CD which it will not run. The drive light
blinks about 50 times and then stays on.

- My latest burn was a copy of the Knoppix disk using a Verbatim
CD-R silver sided disk at 8X. The Toshiba will not run it, the
burner an ARTEC WRR-52X can read it using Windows
Explorer.

- Toshiba Support said quality CD-Rs made by Maxell, Fuji Film or
Verbatim should work.

- I have some old burned Verbatim CD-R blue sided data disks
which the drive can read using Windows Explorer.

- I;m using Nero 5.5.9.24 (Nero Express).

I;d like to make a copy of the Knoppix CD which will run on the
Toshiba, drive, and I thank you for any suggestions.

Sounds like the Toshiba is real picky. You just have to experiment with
various brands. (Can't you get the blue sided Verbatim?) Also, 8x may
not be the optimum burn speed. Try burn at like 24x.

Update to the last Nero 5:
ftp://ftp4.nero.com/Nero551056.exe
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Deirdre Straughan (Roxio) Enjoys Playing Head
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From: Deirdre Straughan (Roxio)
Date: 7/12/01

I just enjoy playing with his head from time to time.
99% of the time I do ignore him. Drives him nuts,
evidently.

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From: (Joel)
Date: 7/12/01

You probably isn't good enough to lick his head
so don't dream of playing with his head G.
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Walt Ezyk wrote:

My Toshiba DVD-ROM SD M1212 with Win 98SE runs OEM software CDs and
OEM music CDs with no problem whatsoever, but will not run burner CDs.
I just bought a Knoppix CD which it will not run. The drive light
blinks about 50 times and then stays on.

- My latest burn was a copy of the Knoppix disk using a Verbatim
CD-R silver sided disk at 8X. The Toshiba will not run it, the
burner an ARTEC WRR-52X can read it using Windows
Explorer.

- Toshiba Support said quality CD-Rs made by Maxell, Fuji Film or
Verbatim should work.

- I have some old burned Verbatim CD-R blue sided data disks
which the drive can read using Windows Explorer.

- I;m using Nero 5.5.9.24 (Nero Express).

I;d like to make a copy of the Knoppix CD which will run on the
Toshiba, drive, and I thank you for any suggestions.

Walt Ezyk

have you tried reducing the speed of the burn? It's always worth a go.
--
Paul (Need a lift she said much obliged)
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Stop and Look
http://www.geocities.com/dreamst8me/

Walt Ezyk wrote:
My Toshiba DVD-ROM SD M1212 with Win 98SE runs OEM software CDs and
OEM music CDs with no problem whatsoever, but will not run burner CDs.
I just bought a Knoppix CD which it will not run. The drive light
blinks about 50 times and then stays on.

- My latest burn was a copy of the Knoppix disk using a Verbatim
CD-R silver sided disk at 8X. The Toshiba will not run it, the
burner an ARTEC WRR-52X can read it using Windows
Explorer.

- Toshiba Support said quality CD-Rs made by Maxell, Fuji Film or
Verbatim should work.

- I have some old burned Verbatim CD-R blue sided data disks
which the drive can read using Windows Explorer.

- I;m using Nero 5.5.9.24 (Nero Express).

I;d like to make a copy of the Knoppix CD which will run on the
Toshiba, drive, and I thank you for any suggestions.

Walt Ezyk

It's unusual to find a modern drive which is selective about media for
playback, but apparently your Toshiba qualifies. Since you know it reads
Verbatim DataLife, try copying onto such a disc or a near equivalent
such as a T-Y cyanine (blue dye). If you plan to use that drive for CD
writing, you may want to explore more available, less costly media which
it will write well.

As Paul Heslop suggested, trying a different write speed is probably
worthwhile. A typical medium/drive combination will optimize at 8-16x
writing.

Mike
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http://www.mrichter.com/

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Deirdre Straughan (Roxio) is a LIAR
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Mike Richter (The Slimiest Lying Friggin ****) crapped:

A typical medium/drive combination will optimize at 8-16x
writing.

Do you now disagree with Dan?

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From: "Dan G"
Date: 4/22/03
Subject: Which CDR for media?

There is no current media that will perform "best" at 8x and below

most all will show an increase in read errors when burned that slow
on a high speed drive.

I get the best quality burns at 40x on TY(Fuji) media .(52x burner)

Lowering the burn speed has no effect on the error rates below 40x,

but will increase the error rates below 20x.

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From: Mike Richter (The Slimiest Lying Friggin ****)
Date: 4/22/03
Subject: Which CDR for media?

However, in general I agree with you.
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Mikey, you are The Slimiest Lying Friggin SOB!
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Mike Richter, were you born with
"Scam Artist" emblazoned on your face?
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(Mike Richter, any Material Connection w/ Roxio?)