I/O device error - please help

[smplife]

Hi,

I have tried reading the fAQ and forum and did not find an answer to my problem. Please help.

I was using DVD shrink to backup a non-encrypted file to my DVD burner (for the first time.) 10 minutes into the process, I got the following message:

Failure to write file "C:\home movie\vts_01_02.VOB"

The request could not be performed because of an I/O device error.

Can any of you experts tell me what to do?

Many thanks

[cynthia]

Normally - I/O errors are due to faulty/crappy media. Have you burned anything with success before with that media?

[jmet]

smplife, welcome to the forums! Have you tried to rip the DVD first with DVD Decrypter ?

DVD Decrypter - <A HREF="http://www.dvddecrypter.com/index.php?act=download"><FONT COLOR="FF0000"> Click Here To Download DVD Decrypter </A></font>

After downloading DVD Decrypter, go here to see how to use it: http://forum.digital-digest.com/show...threadid=45238

[smplife]

Cynthia - it's my first time. Just brought this sony DVD burner and a bunch of CompUSA DVD+R disks. When you said media, you mean the burner and the blank disks, right? Thanks,
Smplife

[smplife]

Jmet,

Thanks. I will read the instructions.

Smplife

[jmet]

media = blank disc

"CompUSA DVD+R disks"

I suggest in a more reputable brand of media such as Ritek Ridata or Verbatim. Cheaper media is poorly manufactured and usually ends up as a "coaster". (coaster = bad burn, unusable, Frisbee, drink coaster, etc.)

[smplife]

Jmet,

Thanks for the info. That may explain why I kept on getting I/O error. I will go and get a better brand tomorrow.

Smplife

[jmet]

"Jmet,

Thanks for the info."

You're Very Welcome!

[cynthia]

And don't forget to get a RW disc - if you can burn that you know your system is ok.