NEC ND-1300A : firmware/drivers/Nero ?

[Loner]

Cause I may not be the first to have this "problem".

[setarip]

"Cause I may not be the first to have this 'problem'"

I don't know what this has to do with referring to "hacking" NERO, but it's not important.

If you're now purchasing a burning program, I'm sure it will resolve your problem...

[Loner]

Well, isnt it odd ? Nero creates software that only works with certain brands .. Says in the readme as well .. I am the owner of the exclusive piece of sotware called "Nero Burning Rom Plextor" !

Apparently, you need the serial key of a retail version, to have this "feauture" removed. No idea what I am gonna do next.

But you are correct, the problem would also be removed, after buying the software. Only make sure it reads : "works with all brands".

Bizar strategy .. so, if I would have a DVD burner, the same brand, there would be no problem ?!

[setarip]

"But you are correct, the problem would also be removed, after buying the software. Only make sure it reads : 'works with all brands'. "

Rest assured, if you purchase NERO, that version will not be limited to one brand of DVD burner...

[Loner]

Indeed, but dont forget I HAVE a legal version of Nero, which has been deliberately altered to make it not work with other brands.

Weird, suddenly it doesnt work with Plextor, how did that happen ?

[setarip]

"Weird, suddenly it doesnt work with Plextor, how did that happen ?"

Probably the result of applying the upgrade to your "limited edition" version. Uninstall the upgraded version, reboot, then install your ORIGINAL "limited edition" version...

[Loner]

Yes captain.

But then, I cannot use my Plextor. What a shame, after spending so much $$$.

But - and do go tell anybody - I am working on a VERY ORIGINAL version .. ssssst

[setarip]

Have a nice day...

[Loner]

Yeah, you too .. just have to burn a DVD, and then straight to bed ...

[oldguy]

Nero/Plextor

OEM versions of Nero sometimes will only work on the drives they were bundled with.

For a small fee ($15.00, I think) you can get a serial number upgrade to plug into your present Nero package that will enable it for everything supported.

[gabjr99]

1300a Problem

I'm having the exact same problem as originally posted. I've been trouble shooting for weeks. I have the ND 1300A. I can't burn DVDs. I've been trying trial versions of software before I select one to buy.

I thought it was the firware, but I can't find one to install as described above.

Was the conclusion that the software had to be purchased, then it will work with my DVD writer?

Please help.

[David_Janssen]

Originally posted by Loner
Its purchased with my Plextor CD recorder .. Seems like they gave me an inferiour version, without mentioning it.

Well, they DID give it for free, but still ..

No, there's nothing wrong, you got a so called "OEM" version
with your Plextor drive, that only will work with Plextor drives,
Every manufactor does the same thing, so, if you want two
different brands burners to function on one pc*, you have to buy
the retail version in the store, or download the demo version,
and register it, be sure to remove everything of the previous
Nero install.

*maybe logging in as a different user helps...

[realfirmware]

firmware for the nec 1300a

updated firmware from 1.05 to 1.08 when it got stuck about 98% i waited over 30 min and the progress bar never completed, now the drive led contiues to blink but doesn't function, nero says the firmware version is .05 so it doesn't work at all for nothing please help if you have any ideas or solutions on getting this drive to function

[David_Janssen]

Re: firmware for the nec 1300a

Originally posted by realfirmware
updated firmware from 1.05 to 1.08 when it got stuck about 98% i waited over 30 min and the progress bar never completed, now the drive led contiues to blink but doesn't function, nero says the firmware version is .05 so it doesn't work at all for nothing please help if you have any ideas or solutions on getting this drive to function

Upgrading a NEC drive's firmware is still done in DOS mode ?
check if you gave the right line commands, for host, master
or slave... and previous fw upgrade was a "legal" one ?

when you figured out which are the right commands for your
IDE configuration, it's best to make a DOS/win9x boot floppy,
with the commands in a .BAT file/script, there must be no
config.sys file on that floppy, only made bootable that floppy,
and the .bin .exe and .bat's on...

[recca421]

Originally posted by Loner
Its purchased with my Plextor CD recorder .. Seems like they gave me an inferiour version, without mentioning it.

Well, they DID give it for free, but still ..

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aah OEM software... 'tis crap. I skipped installing the copy of Roxio that came with my ND-1300a and went straight to nero 6. I thought I was having problems, but it turns out either

a) 1.06 firmware sucked
or
b) the drive was shipped broken

because upon excanging the drive at my retailer, the drive burned fine.

I just have one wierd point... The drive I returned was a black faceplate model, MFR'ed in december 2003, shipping with 1.06 firmware. The drive I got in exchange (beige faceplate) was MFR'ed in November 2003, and shipped with 1.08 firmware (not the hacked one, altho I never trusted that store's techs much).

Am I on crack, or does shipping new drives with ancient bunk firmware make it seem to anyone other than me like someone over at NEC was smoking crack the day the drives were made?

[RECCA]