Problems Importing CDs in Hoster

domitch · #1 March 7th, 2011, 05:48 PM

Thanks for the reply. Tested good. When I try to import hoster says cd/dvd drive not ready. Please insert a disc and try again. I have tried several original disc, not copies.

RandyMcCharles · #2 March 7th, 2011, 06:01 PM

I get the same thing on my Durabook I bought from MTU. I haven't spent time trying to debug it because I import on my desktop so it hasn't been an emergency.
I am pretty sure it worked when I first got the notebook 2 summers ago. I have not changed anything on the notebook except to install 1 Hoster update that came out a few months later. I can't remember what the default Microsoft update settings are that MTU set (I haven't changed them), but that would be the only other updates that have happened.
What I see is that the drive passes the MTU test, plays any disk I put in it, but if I use Hoster or Microstudio to access the drive it says 'not ready'.
My plan is to upgrade Hoster to the latest release in a few months (when I get time) and see if that fixes it.

ddouglass · #3 March 7th, 2011, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyMcCharles

I get the same thing on my Durabook I bought from MTU. I haven't spent time trying to debug it because I import on my desktop so it hasn't been an emergency.
I am pretty sure it worked when I first got the notebook 2 summers ago. I have not changed anything on the notebook except to install 1 Hoster update that came out a few months later. I can't remember what the default Microsoft update settings are that MTU set (I haven't changed them), but that would be the only other updates that have happened.
What I see is that the drive passes the MTU test, plays any disk I put in it, but if I use Hoster or Microstudio to access the drive it says 'not ready'.
My plan is to upgrade Hoster to the latest release in a few months (when I get time) and see if that fixes it.

Randy have you kept up with the Microsoft updates (non-hardware)? As releases of Hoster are made available they are set-up for the latest updates from Microsoft. Just don't use the hardware updates from Microsoft, because they tend to not be right.

domitch · #4 March 7th, 2011, 11:45 PM

I made the recommended hoster changes. I found roxio and removed from computer. Did not find nero.
thanks

RandyMcCharles · #5 March 8th, 2011, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ddouglass

Randy have you kept up with the Microsoft updates (non-hardware)? As releases of Hoster are made available they are set-up for the latest updates from Microsoft. Just don't use the hardware updates from Microsoft, because they tend to not be right.

Hi Douglass
I left the Durabook settings exactly as MTU configured them. I seem to recall reading that they were for security patches only, but that was 20 month ago so I could be remembering incorrectly. My plan was to 'leave the Durabook alone' except for updates from MTU so that I would minimize problems. When I do get around to updating the MTU software I will then tinker with drivers etc if I have to to get things working correctly.

RIKKI TIKKI · #6 March 7th, 2011, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by domitch

Thanks for the reply. Tested good. When I try to import hoster says cd/dvd drive not ready. Please insert a disc and try again. I have tried several original disc, not copies.

Your drive is similar to the one on my HP Laptop, except that mine is Blu-Ray compatible... Give us some more information about your Operating System (XP, Vista, Windows 7), and what Version of Hoster you are using?

domitch · #7 March 7th, 2011, 10:41 PM

windows 7 home premium 64 bit, 500gb hard drive,4gb ram.
Intell core i3-370M processor 2.4 ghz.
Lightscribe super multi 8x dvd+/-rw with light scribe support.
hoster 4.11
Thanks

domitch · #8 March 7th, 2011, 10:54 PM

Just discovered windows media player will play the cdgs. (whithout graphics). So now Im thinking software issue.

ddouglass · #9 March 7th, 2011, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by domitch

Just discovered windows media player will play the cdgs. (whithout graphics). So now Im thinking software issue.

Did you make the changes required for Hoster to function correctly from this link?
http://www.mtu.com/upgrades/hoster/windows7-changes.htm

Don't know that it will help but should be done anyway to make Hoster behave.

Also, did the computer come with Nero or Roxio programs installed? Both of these programs will have an automatic start-up that will lock the drive for their own use. WMP gets around that, but others can't.

Lonman · #10 March 8th, 2011, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by domitch

Just discovered windows media player will play the cdgs. (whithout graphics). So now Im thinking software issue.

That doesn't mean anything, all regular cd players will play the audio portion of a cdg. I am thinking it is a drive issue not being cdg compatible. You may need to get yourself an external.

domitch · #11 April 8th, 2011, 12:09 AM

Purchased upgade recently, solved the import problem till tonight, now I am having the same problem. Message says cd/dvd drive not ready. The only changes I made was to set up intermission display. Could that be the problem? How do you disable that feature? Any help appreciated.
Thanks, frustated in ga.

Roy Dennis · #12 April 8th, 2011, 04:53 AM

I've had this myself, I had to go to the Tools/CD/DVD drives, press the retest button then save. Make sure the drive showing in the Default read drive window is the correct one.

If you have already tried this or it didn't work for you report back.

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