Nero hangs with Optorite DD0203 during 'processing discs...'

beer

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I bought the Optorite DD0203 a few days ago from NewEgg. Put the 2.16 firmware on it.

I was able to make a DVD with the enclosed Bs recorder 5. I uninstalled it, then upgraded my Nero 5.5 to 6. Whenever I make a DVD, it feezes as soon as I start the burn, on 'processing discs....' in the status bar.

At first, nero freezes, but Windows quits responding. After a few seconds, it freezes entirely and I have to hard boot. Putting firmware 2.17 on there did nothing.

I tried completely removing Nero 6 and then reinstalling. It's a demo copy. I'd rather not use the Bs recorder 5, but I can't imagine why it would work when Nero doesn't. Nero is the only burning software on my system no.
 

ginfest

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then upgraded my Nero 5.5 to 6

Not sure if this will help but as I understand it you can't "upgrade" Nero 6 over 5.5? I'm pretty sure I read that you have to uninstall 5 and then install 6.


Mike G
 

beer

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Originally posted by: Ginfest
then upgraded my Nero 5.5 to 6

Not sure if this will help but as I understand it you can't "upgrade" Nero 6 over 5.5? I'm pretty sure I read that you have to uninstall 5 and then install 6.


Mike G

well, when I installed 6, it deleted EVERYTHING out of the nero directory first. I actually watched the directory empty itself, because I was aware of this problem. I still think that the problem is a software issue, not a hardware one.....
 

wpenhall

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Having the same problem. My Opto freezes on pretty much everything I've thrown at it except for the software it came with. I'm tempted to think it's a software problem, but I have no idea what to do about this.
 

Nocturnal

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Nero was hanging with my Plextor 708A DVD-+RW. Nero is starting to suck as of late.
 

beer

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Originally posted by: wpenhall
Having the same problem. My Opto freezes on pretty much everything I've thrown at it except for the software it came with. I'm tempted to think it's a software problem, but I have no idea what to do about this.

Well, I still haven't found a solution. I guess I'm stuck with B's recorder for the long term, I guess, until they get some decent firmware. I wish I hadn't bought this drive.
 

Amorphus

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I dunno, so this may be a stupid question, but does Nero support burning DVD+/-R discs?
 

EeyoreX

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I have the Optorite DD0203 too. I burned a DVD+RW just yesterday without issue. Erased the disc, and burned again. I just got it and haven't tried burning DVD-R yet. I can burn tomorrow and report back if I have any trouble. Using Nero 6.0.0.15 and the 2.16 firmware (is the 2.17 for the DD0203?).

\Dan
 

beer

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The 2.17 was NOT for the 0203. There is a thread about this going on in Hot Deals.....over 300 posts.
 

EeyoreX

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Just wanted to post some results with my Optorite... I have burned with Sonic's app, MyDVD, and it was flawless. I have also used B's apps okay. I have not used Nero for anything other than a couple +RW burns, but those all went flawlessly.

\Dan
 

wpenhall

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My opto is now actually freezing on B's Gold. So I've only been able to successfully burn a disc with MyDVD. I've sent an e-mail to Opto's tech support and I'll post their reply when it comes in...
 

AnMig

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just recently been having problems with my optorite dd0203 (firmware 2.16)

it worked flawlessly for the past 4-5 months on my 8k5a2 (via chipset) using nero, alcohol and clone cd.

Decided to try a NFORCE2 board last week and I have been having some problems since then, will hang at writing dvds both data and images at 1% and I have to hard reboot. this is a fresh install of xp with all the latest updates. I also have hang ups in burning cdrw.

Things to try

1. make sure you have the proper ASPI layer try NERO aspi layer if the adaptec does not work
2. make sure you have DMA enabled


I am in the process of troubleshooting the problem and I am sure it is driver or software related since as mentioned it wotked flawlessly on my other noard.
I have a strong suspicion that it is related to the nforce drivers the sw ide drivers to be specific. will let you know if I fix the problem.