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    Trouble formatting DVD Rws

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by Armenian, Aug 30, 2012.

  1. Armenian

    Armenian Newbie

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    Hi,
    I've tried searching for this problem, but have come up blank.
    Just recently I've tried to either erase or format DVD RW discs. I have an ASUS G74S, with a Optiarc BD RW BD-5750H installed. The current drivers are the Windows ones from 2006. Oh, running Win 7 Professional.
    Under Windows Explorer, I right click and select erase, and it starts, but then I get a message that says it can't finish erasing the disc. When I try to format it, I get: Windows was unable to complete the format.
    ImgBurn: I 09:51:51 ImgBurn Version 2.5.6.0 started!
    I 09:51:51 Microsoft Windows 7 Professional x64 Edition (6.1, Build 7601 : Service Pack 1)
    I 09:51:51 Total Physical Memory: 14,656,676 KB - Available: 12,119,012 KB
    I 09:51:51 Initialising SPTI...
    I 09:51:51 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
    I 09:51:52 -> Drive 1 - Info: Optiarc BD RW BD-5750H 1.00 (D :) (ATAPI)
    I 09:51:52 Found 1 BD-RE XL!
    I 09:52:13 Operation Started!
    I 09:52:13 Device: [0:2:0] Optiarc BD RW BD-5750H 1.00 (D :) (ATAPI)
    I 09:52:13 Media Type: DVD+RW (Disc ID: RICOHJPN-W11-01)
    I 09:52:13 Media Supported Write Speeds: 2.4x, 4x
    I 09:52:13 Quick Erase: No
    I 09:52:13 Format Properly: Yes
    I 09:52:13 Format Size: Preferred
    I 09:52:13 Erasing Disc...
    W 09:52:45 Potential 'WaitImmediateIO' Deferred Error - (0%, 5/5) - Write Error
    E 09:52:45 Failed to Erase Disc! - Reason: Write Error
    E 09:52:45 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:00:32
    Under Nero: Write Error
    I'm using Sony DVD+RW discs, and never had any trouble with them under Windows XP and external DVD burner. Have tried Memorex ones, and same issues.
    Sorry this is a long post, but anything I can try?
    Rick
     
    Armenian, Aug 30, 2012
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  2. JehutyZeroshift

    JehutyZeroshift Notebook Evangelist

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    Do you have a previous successful attempt on erasing disc contents with your optical drive. If it is, maybe try cleaning the lens with a decent lens cleaner (i.e. iKlear) and microfiber cloth.
     
    JehutyZeroshift, Aug 31, 2012
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  3. Armenian

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    Tried yet another brand and works fine.
     
    Armenian, Sep 4, 2012
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