Nero 6.3.1.20 and Windows SP2

[UsandThem]

Anybody that can figure this one out deserves a and a big :beer:

Here is the deal:

I had Windows XP w/ SP 1a installed with Nero 6.3.1.20 already installed.

I then installed SP2. Problem was 75% of the time that I started, restarted, or accessed my CD-burner drive and DVD burner would freeze my PC. I took out both CD/DVD drives, used one at a time, switched them between being slave/master/CS. It still froze.

I then thought maybe I just need a clean install of Windows XP SP1a and then SP2. I had no problems what so ever even after installing all my programs and apps. That was until I tried to install Nero again.

There was a message that popped up that said that SP2 had a known compatibilty problem with this version of Nero. I continued because on Nero's website it stated the the 6.3.1.20 version fixed the SP2 problem.

Restarted my computer and the at the Windows login screen it froze again. Restarted several times and finally was able to get past the login screen and into Windows. I put in a CD, and it froze. Restarted and uninstalled Nero, and it there has not been one crash or freeze since then (about a month).

I am able to burn CD's using Music Match, Sonic Record Now, and the built in Windows burner with no problems.

I have looked at every article I have been able to find, but I still can't find out why Nero is causing me so many problems. Did anybody here have this problem, or what could I be doing wrong?

My specs:
P4 2.6 HT
Gigabyte GA-8IPE1000 Pro-G
512 DDR ram
Samsung CD-R/RW SW-248F (latest official firmware)
Memorex DVD +/-RW True 8x (latest official firmware)
FX 5900 AGP card
Soundblaster series card

And before someone comes in here and says it, it is not my power supply

 

[dragonic]

You could try updating to 6.3.1.25...It works fine for me with SP2

 

[UsandThem]

I can't upgrade to Nero 6 ultra edition. I would have to buy it, and if the Nero 6 version that came bundled with my DVD burner does not work and they are not fixing the problem, I do not want to give them any more money.

The latest version I can upgrade to is 6.3.1.20.

 

[Shagga]

Why not download version 6.6.0.0. I'm running it with no issues at all with SP2.

 

[UsandThem]

Originally posted by: Shagga
Why not download version 6.6.0.0. I'm running it with no issues at all with SP2.

What is and where do I get 6.6.0.0? I didn't see it listed at Nero.

 

[Shagga]

Originally posted by: UsandThem

Originally posted by: Shagga
Why not download version 6.6.0.0. I'm running it with no issues at all with SP2.

What is and where do I get 6.6.0.0? I didn't see it listed at Nero.

I posted a thread the other day which you can view here.

There is quite a significant speed up of lead in/out times.

Supports short lead outs...can save 80 seconds while burning and 12MB of storage.

 

[jiffylube1024]

I'm running 6.3.1.17 on SP2 with zero problems. It's probably something screwed up with the SP2 install. I'd recommend a Windows reinstall for best performance in SP2 and for the fewest problems.

 

[UsandThem]

Originally posted by: jiffylube1024
I'm running 6.3.1.17 on SP2 with zero problems. It's probably something screwed up with the SP2 install. I'd recommend a Windows reinstall for best performance in SP2 and for the fewest problems.

I've already done a clean install of SP2 after it starting making my computer crash. Problem was still there.