Error Msg: "Write command failed on device 0:0:0 read/write error or bad medium"

[EileenS]

I am getting this message when trying to copy to a cdr. the copying stops randomly. "WRITE COMMAND FAILED ON DEVICE 0:0:0 READ/WRITE ERROR OR BAD MEDIUM DETECTED ( 04h 0oh
02h 03h 0ch 09h ) Help

[jaddams]

Eileen,

Give us a bit more information such as:

Which burner do you have?

Which version of MicroStudio and which operating system?

Jon

[MTUSUPPORT]

Eileen,
As Jaddams has stated we need to know what version of Windows you are running? Your CD-R drive?

This problem is either caused by using cheap media or it is also a generic error for a Buffer Underrun. This means that the data is not getting from your computer to the CD-R drive fast enough. If you have a Plextor drive and you are running Windows 98 or ME, make sure that you have the Auto Insert Notification unchecked in Device manager and that DMA is checked.

[EileenS]

I am running windows 98 2nd ed. 4.10 2222A and usinf plexwriter 8/4/32A ( purchased from MTU ). auto notification is unchecked and dma is checked. Just downloaded 2.400 . this was also happening with prior version. also I have turned off programs running in background. went to a slower write speed. 4x still not working properly. will try 2x
Eileen

[jaddams]

Eileen,

If I remember correctly, the 8Plex you are using is a fairly old burner that came out before the "burn proof" technology was implemented.

Although it is certified to write CDG karaoke disks, this drive was plagued with Buffer Underrun problems. I had one of those burners and produced more “coasters” than you can imagine.

If this is the case, you should consider buying a newer certified burner like those sold by MTU. Most burners today, have built-in “Buffer Underrun Protection.” One of my computers is running with the same configuration you have, excect I have a Plex40, and it run perfectly.

Good luck

Jon

[EileenS]

Thank you. The new 48/24/48 plexwriter did the trick. I am having fun again.