Can't read some DVDs

[oooops]

G'day all, Hope someone can help. I have a Dell dimension4700 with an inbuilt D:_NEC+-RWND3530A/104C reader /burner. (nothing spectacular) but normally quite reliable. Previously I have been successful in coppying and playing DVDs,but lately I have been having trouble playing dvds and if I can't play them I am unable to copy them. I am using 1clickcopy with any dvd working in the background. I got 2 movies today 1 played and coppied ok. The other on wouldn't play at all so I couldn't copy it. I've contacted Dell and allthough they were quite helpfull the problem is still with me. Some dvds play and others don't. any one got any ideas. Thanks oooops.

[b1030]

G'day all, Hope someone can help. I have a Dell dimension4700 with an inbuilt D:_NEC+-RWND3530A/104C reader /burner. (nothing spectacular) but normally quite reliable. Previously I have been successful in coppying and playing DVDs,but lately I have been having trouble playing dvds and if I can't play them I am unable to copy them. I am using 1clickcopy with any dvd working in the background. I got 2 movies today 1 played and coppied ok. The other on wouldn't play at all so I couldn't copy it. I've contacted Dell and allthough they were quite helpfull the problem is still with me. Some dvds play and others don't. any one got any ideas. Thanks oooops.

Guess 1st step wold be to thoroughly clean the DVD that won't play.
2nd, I have NEC products and remember this happenning once. I solved it by uninstalling the printer in Device Manager.

Left Click "My Computer"
Click "Properties"
Click "Hardware"
Click "Device Manager"
Scroll to "DVD Rom Drives" and uninstall thye problem burner.
When you re-boot, the printer will be enabled again.

Also don't forget to download newest firmware.
Hope this helps,
Brad

[MarkRacer]

This may not be directly related to your problem. However, your running AnyDVD with 1ClickCopy. Go ahead and and toss 1ClickCopy and install CloneDVD2. You can try the trial version if you like. Most likely you will be buying the full version...I know I did and its worth every red cent. This way you will have the best of both worlds. You'll be happy and so will Slysoft...=WIN/WIN:D

[Webslinger]

G'day all, Hope someone can help. I have a Dell dimension4700 with an inbuilt D:_NEC+-RWND3530A/104C reader /burner. (nothing spectacular) but normally quite reliable. Previously I have been successful in coppying and playing DVDs,but lately I have been having trouble playing dvds and if I can't play them I am unable to copy them. I am using 1clickcopy with any dvd working in the background. I got 2 movies today 1 played and coppied ok. The other on wouldn't play at all so I couldn't copy it. I've contacted Dell and allthough they were quite helpfull the problem is still with me. Some dvds play and others don't. any one got any ideas. Thanks oooops.


If you disable Anydvd, and the movies won't play, then it's safe to say the problem is either with your drive, your drivers, or the original discs--and not Anydvd.

[khlb]

Check the quality of your DVD discs. Perhaps some cleaning is needed. For Disney movies – check the disk for jam-residue, otherwise check for scratches and fingerprints.
Clean the disk with lukewarm water and soap from the center of the disc toward the outer edge.

[bubbles19]

This may not be directly related to your problem. However, your running AnyDVD with 1ClickCopy. Go ahead and and toss 1ClickCopy and install CloneDVD2. You can try the trial version if you like. Most likely you will be buying the full version...I know I did and its worth every red cent. This way you will have the best of both worlds. You'll be happy and so will Slysoft...=WIN/WIN:D

Don't really see why this will fix oooops's problem as he states that if the disc won't play in the drive it won't copy.

Sounds more like his drive might be heading south.

No point spending 39 bucks for the fault description they have given:confused:

[catlady6]

does anyone else out there been able to burn saw 3. I have tried 3 times and not happening

[catlady6]

Looking for people my own age 50 to 60 who love movies and like talking about them.

[Webslinger]

does anyone else out there been able to burn saw 3. I have tried 3 times and not happening

http://forum.slysoft.com/showthread.php?t=417

[oooops]

G'day all, Hope someone can help. I have a Dell dimension4700 with an inbuilt D:_NEC+-RWND3530A/104C reader /burner. (nothing spectacular) but normally quite reliable. Previously I have been successful in coppying and playing DVDs,but lately I have been having trouble playing dvds and if I can't play them I am unable to copy them. I am using 1clickcopy with any dvd working in the background. I got 2 movies today 1 played and coppied ok. The other on wouldn't play at all so I couldn't copy it. I've contacted Dell and allthough they were quite helpfull the problem is still with me. Some dvds play and others don't. any one got any ideas. Thanks oooops.

I did neglect to say that when a disc is inserted and won't play, if I go to my computer and click D drive nothing is showing in Ddrive, when I click D drive it tells me to insert disc, when I allready have one in there. oooops.

[Webslinger]

I did neglect to say that when a disc is inserted and won't play, if I go to my computer and click D drive nothing is showing in Ddrive, when I click D drive it tells me to insert disc, when I allready have one in there. oooops.

I find your problem oddly familiar:

http://forum.slysoft.com/showthread.php?t=66

I wonder if it's an issue with Dell systems failing Nec drives.

[slamscaper945]

Sounds like a definite hardware problem. You probably need a new drive. It will only get worse.

Just to be on the safe side though, I have to ask you something. Do you by any chance have Neroburnrights running on your PC? In the past I've had trouble getting my drive to recognize discs and found this program to be the culprit. By resetting the burnrights I was able to remedy it.

[oooops]

Thanks for your intrest. In response to your Question "do I have Neroburnrights," the answer is no. All I have is nero 6
Nero Media Player
'' '' Tool Kit
'' '' Vision Express
" " User Guides
" "" Nero Start Smart. I very rarely use any of those programs.

[oooops]

Tried Clone, got sick of hearing "Oh No" after failed burns.

[oooops]

Thanks, I don't have Neroburnrights at all.
Just Nero 6
Nero Media Player
Nero tool kit
Nero Vision Express
User guides
And Nero Start Smart. Hardly ever use these programs. oooops

[oooops]

Webslinger, Thanks Tried your suggestion still didn't work. Happy with anydvd
and 1click, think you could be right about Reader/ burner. Do those Laser cleaners work?

[eric.groves]

does anyone else out there been able to burn saw 3. I have tried 3 times and not happening

I also had major problems with trying to burn Saw 3 using CloneDVD 2.

I'm not at home right now, so am unable to access the e-mail that Slysoft sent to me, telling me how to fix the problem.

Eric

*Edit: Do not offer to send email attachments. You can post all the help you want right here. Thank you*

[Webslinger]

I also had major problems with trying to burn Saw 3 using CloneDVD 2.

I'm not at home right now, so am unable to access the e-mail that Slysoft sent to me, telling me how to fix the problem.




To protect our customers and forum users from trojans and viruses, please do not advertise to send them emails--much less file attachments. You can post all the help you want here; you can even PM the text very easily if you wish. :policeman:

Thank you

Also visit http://forum.slysoft.com/showthread.php?t=834

[TPLAT]

Webslinger, Thanks Tried your suggestion still didn't work. Happy with anydvd
and 1click, think you could be right about Reader/ burner. Do those Laser cleaners work?

I didnt read every reply but have you tried uninstalling your IDE drivers for your drive and restart your pc? As for lens cleaner I use one about every couple of months or so, you can pick one up for about $10.00 or less.

[shannon90210]

G'day all, Hope someone can help. I have a Dell dimension4700 with an inbuilt D:_NEC+-RWND3530A/104C reader /burner. (nothing spectacular) but normally quite reliable. Previously I have been successful in coppying and playing DVDs,but lately I have been having trouble playing dvds and if I can't play them I am unable to copy them. I am using 1clickcopy with any dvd working in the background. I got 2 movies today 1 played and coppied ok. The other on wouldn't play at all so I couldn't copy it. I've contacted Dell and allthough they were quite helpfull the problem is still with me. Some dvds play and others don't. any one got any ideas. Thanks oooops.

Have you set the DVD Region in your "Source' DVD Drive ?
>> Go to
> Start > My Computer > Right Click on DVD Drive > Properties > "Hardware" Tab
>> Select DVD Drive from listing > Click "Properties" Button
> "DVD Region" Tab

Is your proper Region - set for the Drive ?


and ..... Let's check something ..... meanwhile

Go to > Start > My Computer
> Right Click on DVD drive > Properties > Auto-Play tab

What do you have selected for the "Action to Preform" for 'Blank CD" ?
This should be set as "Take no action"

What do you have selected for the "Action to Preform" for 'DVD Movie" ?
This should be set as "Take no action"
OR
Set only for your DVD Player ( WinDVD/PowerDVD )
- be sure to close your 'Player' before opening 1Click


While here in the DVD Drive 'Properties"
Do you have a "DLA" tab ?
= Disable DLA
and/or
Do you have a 'Recording' tab ?
= Disable "Desktop CD Recording"

___________________

Would you happen to have
- Nero ( InCD )
or
Roxio ( DragtoDisc )
- installed/active on your Computer ?

____________________

Please Post a >> F8 log session of the attempt(s) ....
Let us read the 'process' and 'error' in context
- and your options - selected
( post whatever recent entries are found )

Open 1Click >> F8 >> Copy and Paste in Reply
Look for :
"***Session Started***" / "***Session Closed***"
- to divide the individual sessions
Post one session per Reply Post
One or Two "Session(s)" in question should suffice

If the One Session is too long - Divide the Session into Two Postings

Your log will instantly answer 20 questions we might have

Let us take a look ...


:)

[oldjoe]

Some dvds play and others don't. any one got any ideas. Thanks oooops.

I would say this is the key part of the post. "Some" play and "Some" don't.
Try uninstalling the drive and reboot as suggested by TPlat. If that doesn't solve the problem I would say you have a failing drive.

[lenses]

try just one title instead of allthe titles. I had prob. trying to do all titles but no problem with main title

[don skiles]

I couldn't either. Did you figure it out?

[C92509]

Webslinger, Thanks Tried your suggestion still didn't work. Happy with anydvd
and 1click, think you could be right about Reader/ burner. Do those Laser cleaners work?

I once had a problem similar in nature however my IDEE drive was slowly going south when I noticed the burned movies would freeze throught the copy then I couldn't read DVD's known to be in good shape

I had no problems with CD's only with DVD's there are several lasers in use for different formats and the DVD +R marginally worked and the DVD-R would not

I investigated different drive problems then decided the drive was worn out after lens cleaning didn't help.

I now use an external serial drive which out performed the IDEE drive (even when it was new) and is easily at hand on my desk top

I am on my second external drive as I have created quite a few back up copies (I let the grandkids handle the back ups which get scratched lost or broken) decent media Verbatim/TDK is somewhat inexpensive, performes well, and lasts as long as necessary

BTW a decent DL external drive capable of handling most anything is about $100 US depending on where you buy it

[asigrist]

i wish that someone can give the solution to the problem, cause the "solutions" like..."clean your dvd unit" , "go to control panel and..." those options are not working, cause the truth is that in some DVD, they are putting more protections to avoid piracy, is not a problem of hardware, as far as i know there are 3 movies that can't be read it by a pc dvd unit (running with scissors, stranger than fiction and saw 3, but this last one it runs sometimes) so...for all those people who's are guessing with solutions like thata i mention before, try to read one or 2 of this movies in your computer and you will see that the problem is beyond hardware...until then, i will be looking for the solution (maybe a patch o something, but it have to be software for sure), or maybe someone can share it with the people with the reading dvd's problem (like me)...

good luck to everyone

[Webslinger]

(running with scissors, stranger than fiction and saw 3, but this last one it runs sometimes)

If your drive is working, it should read them. If yours can't, maybe it's time to buy a new drive-or return the defective discs.
These titles are working fine with Slysoft products (exclusively at least). Period.

It has been suggested to me that some drives may be incapable of reading the new sony stuff, but I haven't come across any.

Read http://forum.slysoft.com/showthread.php?t=885 fully

[asigrist]

well...my dvd is brand new, i got 2 more laptops with dvd readers and external burners, that makes 6 pc dvd players, besides 4 more computers of friends...more than 10 players can't play this movies, that mean in every single computer that i test this movies...it just don't read it, and i got more than a 1000 movies and the players works pretty good with all the movies but those 3...anyway, i'll solve the problem soon or later...

thanks

[Webslinger]

well...my dvd is brand new, i got 2 more laptops with dvd readers and external burners, that makes 6 pc dvd players, besides 4 more computers of friends...more than 10 players can't play this movies, that mean in every single computer that i test this movies...it just don't read it, and i got more than a 1000 movies and the players works pretty good with all the movies but those 3...anyway, i'll solve the problem soon or later...

thanks

visit http://club.cdfreaks.com/showpost.php?p=1712901&postcount=11

Some of the new Sony stuff is apparently unreadable in certain drives.

[Clams]

Some of the new Sony stuff is apparently unreadable in certain drives.

Which is why I only use Sony drives. They prolly test thier wierd stuff for playback on thier own drives. And I love that fact that I'm using thier own products against them. <EG>

-W

[johnmc]

Also don't forget to download newest firmware.
Hope this helps,
Brad[/QUOTE]

where do you download firmware from?

[oldjoe]

well...my dvd is brand new, i got 2 more laptops with dvd readers and external burners, that makes 6 pc dvd players, besides 4 more computers of friends...more than 10 players can't play this movies, that mean in every single computer that i test this movies...it just don't read it, and i got more than a 1000 movies and the players works pretty good with all the movies but those 3...anyway, i'll solve the problem soon or later...

thanks
Are you using the same disc for each attempt? It would be pretty coincidental but perhaps you have some bad copies.
I have 4PC's, each has 2 DVDRW's (PLextor-NEC-Lite-On) and they will all play those movies.

[Webslinger]

Which is why I only use Sony drives. They prolly test thier wierd stuff for playback on thier own drives. And I love that fact that I'm using thier own products against them. <EG>

-W

Sony drives are sometime made by Lite-on. All you're really doing by buying Sony drives is supporting Sony.

Granted, this is a standalone player, but visit an example where Sony is basically messing with its own customer: http://club.cdfreaks.com/showpost.php?p=1714873&postcount=30

[Clams]

Sony drives are sometimes made by Lite-on. All you're really doing by buying Sony drives is supporting Sony.


Understood.... but I still think they prolly test thier silly assed DVD schemes at least on Sony branded drives. Further.... you need to learn to *feel* the Dark Side of the Force more closely. ie There's something rewarding about using Sony drives for what Sony hates most. :D :D

-W

[Webslinger]

ie There's something rewarding about using Sony drives for what Sony hates most. :D :d

-W

I can understand that. But don't you think it's a little unfair for Sony to be messing with its own customers?

visit http://club.cdfreaks.com/showpost.php?p=1714873&postcount=30

I think what Sony is doing is unethical.

[Clams]

I can understand that. But don't you think it's a little unfair for Sony to be messing with its own customers?

visit http://club.cdfreaks.com/showpost.php?p=1714873&postcount=30

I think what Sony is doing is unethical.

Yes, I wonder if they even tested it 1st??
Or what they say they are doing about it now that it's known???

-W