Strange PC Burner Problem

[Westly32]

Something really odd's been happening. I bought some Taiyo Yuden discs for the first time this month, and the first several discs burned without any problem. I've just read a thread here where another poster got a bad batch of them, but I'm not sure that's entirely the case for me.
Using Imgburn, I'll get an error message preventing a burn from starting. I'll eject/load the disc again and try again. Same thing happens. Then I..
-Go to device manager and unistall the drive. Reboot to reinstall. Same thing happens
-Next I go to My Computer, and right click the drive's icon. Under the Hardware tab here is what I see. Attachment 1
When I change the item listed 1st to HP DVD Writer (see Attachment 2), and click OK, and leave My Computer open (ie, not closing it), I can then burn a disc and verify without issue.
Closing My Computer, and trying to burn again, results in Imgburn error message. And the 1st item in the drive's properies is highlighted in blue once again.

So, is there a way I can permanently set the burner to stay on the HP DVD Writer driver instead of reverting back to the other?

And here's the Imgburn log, if it's of any help...

ImgBurn Version 2.4.2.0 - Log
; Monday, 29 September 2008, 20:22:26
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I 19:33:14 ImgBurn Version 2.4.2.0 started!
I 19:33:14 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 2)
I 19:33:14 Total Physical Memory: 981,484 KB - Available: 480,872 KB
W 19:33:14 Drive D:\ (FAT32) does not support single files > 4 GB in size.
I 19:33:14 Initialising SPTI...
I 19:33:14 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 19:33:14 Found 1 DVD-ROM and 1 DVD±RW/RAM!
I 19:33:14 Operation Started!
I 19:33:14 Source File: C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Administrator\My Documents\DVD _EP16_20.ISO
I 19:33:14 Source File Sectors: 2,285,863 (MODE1/2048)
I 19:33:14 Source File Size: 4,681,447,424 bytes
I 19:33:14 Source File Volume Identifier: _EP16_20
I 19:33:14 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 017A1166DVDSHRNK
I 19:33:14 Source File Implementation Identifier: DVD Shrink
I 19:33:15 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 19:33:15 Destination Device: [2:0:0] HP DVD Writer 840b HI86 (E (ATA)
I 19:33:15 Destination Media Type: DVD-R (Disc ID: TYG02) (Speeds: 4x, 8x)
I 19:33:15 Destination Media Sectors: 2,297,888
I 19:33:15 Write Mode: DVD
I 19:33:15 Write Type: DAO
I 19:33:15 Write Speed: 4x
I 19:33:15 Link Size: Auto
I 19:33:15 Test Mode: No
I 19:33:15 OPC: No
I 19:33:15 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 19:33:15 Filling Buffer... (20 MB)
I 19:33:16 Writing LeadIn...
W 19:33:34 Failed to Write Sectors 0 - 31 - Reason: Unknown (Write Error) (0x0C, 0x80)
W 19:33:34 Retrying (1 of 20)...
W 19:33:34 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:33:34 Retrying (2 of 20)...
W 19:33:34 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:33:34 Retrying (3 of 20)...
W 19:33:34 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:33:34 Retrying (4 of 20)...
W 19:33:34 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:33:34 Retrying (5 of 20)...
W 19:33:34 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:33:34 Retrying (6 of 20)...
W 19:33:34 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:33:34 Retrying (7 of 20)...
W 19:33:34 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:33:34 Retrying (8 of 20)...
W 19:33:34 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:33:34 Retrying (9 of 20)...
W 19:33:34 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:33:34 Retrying (10 of 20)...
W 19:33:34 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:33:34 Retrying (11 of 20)...
W 19:33:34 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:33:34 Retrying (12 of 20)...
W 19:33:34 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:33:34 Retrying (13 of 20)...
W 19:33:34 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:33:34 Retrying (14 of 20)...
W 19:33:34 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:33:34 Retrying (15 of 20)...
W 19:33:34 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:33:34 Retrying (16 of 20)...
W 19:33:34 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:33:34 Retrying (17 of 20)...
W 19:33:34 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:33:34 Retrying (18 of 20)...
W 19:33:34 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:33:34 Retrying (19 of 20)...
W 19:33:34 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:33:34 Retrying (20 of 20)...
W 19:33:34 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
E 19:33:41 Failed to Write Sectors 0 - 31 - Reason: Unknown (Write Error) (0x0C, 0x80)
E 19:33:41 Next Writable Address: 0
I 19:33:41 Synchronising Cache...
W 19:33:45 User opted to skip the 'Close Track/Session/Disc' functions.
E 19:33:45 Failed to Write Image!
E 19:33:45 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:00:30
I 19:33:45 Average Write Rate: N/A - Maximum Write Rate: N/A
I 19:37:39 Operation Started!
I 19:37:39 Source File: C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Administrator\My Documents\DVD EP16_20.ISO
I 19:37:39 Source File Sectors: 2,285,863 (MODE1/2048)
I 19:37:39 Source File Size: 4,681,447,424 bytes
I 19:37:39 Source File Volume Identifier: _EP16_20
I 19:37:39 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 017A1166DVDSHRNK
I 19:37:39 Source File Implementation Identifier: DVD Shrink
I 19:37:39 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 19:37:39 Destination Device: [2:0:0] HP DVD Writer 840b HI86 (E (ATA)
I 19:37:39 Destination Media Type: DVD-R (Disc ID: TYG02) (Speeds: 4x, 8x)
I 19:37:39 Destination Media Sectors: 2,298,496
I 19:37:39 Write Mode: DVD
I 19:37:39 Write Type: DAO
I 19:37:39 Write Speed: 8x
I 19:37:39 Link Size: Auto
I 19:37:40 Test Mode: No
I 19:37:40 OPC: No
I 19:37:40 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 19:37:40 Filling Buffer... (20 MB)
I 19:37:40 Writing LeadIn...
W 19:37:50 Failed to Write Sectors 0 - 31 - Reason: Unknown (Write Error) (0x0C, 0x80)
W 19:37:50 Retrying (1 of 20)...
W 19:37:50 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:37:50 Retrying (2 of 20)...
W 19:37:50 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:37:50 Retrying (3 of 20)...
W 19:37:50 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:37:50 Retrying (4 of 20)...
W 19:37:50 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:37:50 Retrying (5 of 20)...
W 19:37:50 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:37:50 Retrying (6 of 20)...
W 19:37:50 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:37:50 Retrying (7 of 20)...
W 19:37:50 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:37:50 Retrying (8 of 20)...
W 19:37:50 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:37:50 Retrying (9 of 20)...
W 19:37:50 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:37:50 Retrying (10 of 20)...
W 19:37:50 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:37:50 Retrying (11 of 20)...
W 19:37:50 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:37:50 Retrying (12 of 20)...
W 19:37:50 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:37:50 Retrying (13 of 20)...
W 19:37:50 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:37:50 Retrying (14 of 20)...
W 19:37:50 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:37:50 Retrying (15 of 20)...
W 19:37:50 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:37:50 Retrying (16 of 20)...
W 19:37:50 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:37:50 Retrying (17 of 20)...
W 19:37:50 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:37:50 Retrying (18 of 20)...
W 19:37:50 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:37:50 Retrying (19 of 20)...
W 19:37:50 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 19:37:50 Retrying (20 of 20)...
W 19:37:50 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
E 19:37:55 Failed to Write Sectors 0 - 31 - Reason: Unknown (Write Error) (0x0C, 0x80)
E 19:37:55 Next Writable Address: 0
I 19:37:55 Synchronising Cache...
W 19:37:57 User opted to skip the 'Close Track/Session/Disc' functions.
E 19:37:57 Failed to Write Image!
E 19:37:57 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:00:17
I 19:37:57 Average Write Rate: N/A - Maximum Write Rate: N/A
I 19:41:10 Operation Started!
I 19:41:10 Source File: C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Administrator\My Documents\DVD EP16_20.ISO
I 19:41:10 Source File Sectors: 2,285,863 (MODE1/2048)
I 19:41:10 Source File Size: 4,681,447,424 bytes
I 19:41:10 Source File Volume Identifier: _EP16_20
I 19:41:10 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 017A1166DVDSHRNK
I 19:41:10 Source File Implementation Identifier: DVD Shrink
I 19:41:10 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 19:41:10 Destination Device: [2:0:0] HP DVD Writer 840b HI86 (E (ATA)
I 19:41:10 Destination Media Type: DVD-R (Disc ID: TYG02) (Speeds: 4x, 8x)
I 19:41:10 Destination Media Sectors: 2,298,496
I 19:41:10 Write Mode: DVD
I 19:41:10 Write Type: DAO
I 19:41:10 Write Speed: 4x
I 19:41:10 Link Size: Auto
I 19:41:10 Test Mode: No
I 19:41:10 OPC: No
I 19:41:10 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 19:41:10 Filling Buffer... (20 MB)
I 19:41:11 Writing LeadIn...
I 19:41:24 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2285862)
I 19:41:24 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2285862)
I 19:55:29 Synchronising Cache...
I 19:56:00 Exporting Graph Data...
I 19:56:00 Graph Data File: C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Administrator\Application Data\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\HP_DVD_Writer_840b_HI86_MONDAY-SEPTEMBER-29-2008_7-41_PM_TYG02_4x.ibg
I 19:56:00 Export Successfully Completed!
I 19:56:00 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:14:49
I 19:56:00 Average Write Rate: 5,410 KB/s (3.9x) - Maximum Write Rate: 5,618 KB/s (4.1x)
I 19:56:00 Cycling Tray before Verify...
W 19:56:10 Waiting for device to become ready...
I 19:56:27 Device Ready!
I 19:56:29 Operation Started!
I 19:56:29 Source Device: [2:0:0] HP DVD Writer 840b HI86 (E (ATA)
I 19:56:29 Source Media Type: DVD-R (Book Type: DVD-R) (Disc ID: TYG02) (Speeds: 4x, 8x)
I 19:56:29 Image File: C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Administrator\My Documents\DVD EP16_20.ISO
I 19:56:29 Image File Sectors: 2,285,863 (MODE1/2048)
I 19:56:29 Image File Size: 4,681,447,424 bytes
I 19:56:29 Image File Volume Identifier: _EP16_20
I 19:56:29 Image File Volume Set Identifier: 017A1166DVDSHRNK
I 19:56:29 Image File Implementation Identifier: DVD Shrink
I 19:56:29 Image File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 19:56:29 Read Speed (Data/Audio): MAX / MAX
I 19:56:29 Verifying Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2285862)
I 19:56:29 Verifying Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2285862)
I 20:22:10 Exporting Graph Data...
I 20:22:10 Graph Data File: C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Administrator\Application Data\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\HP_DVD_Writer_840b_HI86_MONDAY-SEPTEMBER-29-2008_7-41_PM_TYG02_4x.ibg
I 20:22:10 Export Successfully Completed!
I 20:22:10 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:25:40
I 20:22:10 Average Verify Rate: 2,968 KB/s (2.1x) - Maximum Verify Rate: 15,170 KB/s (11.0x)
I 20:22:26 Close Request Acknowledged
I 20:22:26 Closing Down...
I 20:22:26 Shutting down SPTI...
I 20:22:26 ImgBurn closed!

[Chewy]

post a filter driver load order, under tools

[Westly32]

Here it is.

===============================================
Filter Driver Load Order - ImgBurn v2.4.2.0
===============================================

Upper Device Filter: redbook
Upper Class Filter: [None Found]
Device: CD/DVD-ROM Device
Lower Class Filter: PxHelp20
Lower Device Filter: imapi

Filter Name: redbook
File Name: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\redbook.sys
File Version: 5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
File Description: Redbook Audio Filter Driver
Product Name: Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version: 5.1.2600.2180
Company Name: Microsoft Corporation
Copyright: © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Filter Name: PxHelp20
File Name: C:\WINDOWS\System32\Drivers\PxHelp20.sys
File Version: 3.00.56a [3.0.56.0]
File Description: Px Engine Device Driver for Windows 2000/XP
Product Name: PxHelp20
Product Version: [2.0.0.0]
Company Name: Sonic Solutions
Copyright: Copyright © Sonic Solutions

Filter Name: imapi
File Name: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\imapi.sys
File Version: 5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
File Description: IMAPI Kernel Driver
Product Name: Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version: 5.1.2600.2180
Company Name: Microsoft Corporation
Copyright: © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

[Chewy]

try removing the poxio driver

sonic
PxHelp20

400 megs is a lot of crap running even for MCE

[Westly32]

Thanks. I'll give it a try.

[Westly32]

try removing the poxio driver

sonic
PxHelp20

400 megs is a lot of crap running even for MCE

Thank you so very much. I removed the Pox from the list, and then burned a freshly created dvd folder. Imgburn burned it without having to go thru the extra hoops, and verified without incident. Your help is much appreciated.
Super Moderators rule!

The mystery is why 'stuff' like this happens, and why did it work before this past week....It's (the filter) been sitting on the pc all this time, why act up now?

[Chewy]

Roxio filters are an accident waiting to happen

they always go bad sooner or later,

[ipaulo]

Yes, I definitely agree. Get rid of anything Roxio off your computer.