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CD burner problem?

i have a 32x DVD CD/RW drive and it used to burn ISO images with no problem but lately he buffer under runs and the CD is usless what can cause this problem and how can i fix it

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    get a new burner

    sounds like you wore it out

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  • 1 decade ago

    Ok, a couple of things may help

    Reboot your PC and only load the DVD burning software, this ensures you have the maximum amount of memory

    When you burn the DVD, use the slowest speed (probably 4x)

    Never burn over a network \ USB device make sure the iso is on a local disk (prefferably one which has recently been defragmented)

    Source(s): Lots of buffer underrun problems
  • 1 decade ago

    make sure you're not doing something else on your computer while burning a cd. This can cause buffer underrun errors. If the issue is with the drive, then buy another one. You can get one for like 30 bucks these days.

  • 1 decade ago

    Maybe that your cd burner is fine. Maybe you have too much programs running on memory and make your computer and hard disk slow, therefore creating the buffer problem. Try too clean the memory.

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  • 1 decade ago

    Yup, sounds like you wore that baby out. Right now is a great time to be looking to buy a new one; they've never been cheaper. I suggest Pioneer brand (which I've had very good experiences with), and right now you can pick up a black or beige one from Newegg for a mere $31.99 with free shipping. And yes, these are CD/DVD burners with dual-layer capability. Have fun. :) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82...

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  • 1 decade ago

    We have a LG burner and we had lot of problems with it. Finally, it turns out that we have to download a firmware every six months. Then it works OK. Try the firmware!

  • 1 decade ago

    Update the firmware for the burner......get more memory....change the ISO format to something else

  • 1 decade ago

    where do you save the temp image file? is it possible that your image is save on a disk that got space issue?

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Show the problem to the shop where you bought it.

  • Evil D
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    buy another drive there $100-150

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