Not able to burn avi files

[mark.j.robertso]

Hi,

I am having problems burning avi files to disc.

I have encoded a DivX movie which plays on my PC.

My burning software is Nero (5.5) and as I understand, the file should be burnt as a data disc. When I try to burn on a CD-R I get a pop-up asking to 'Save Image File' which I select Desktop.

It then appears to 'burn' the disc although no actual process seems to take place (ie my CD/DVD burner is not activated) after approx 2 mins I then get a message stating that 'burn was successful).

What am I doing wrong? I have tried R and RW discs and also tried burning via WMP but all without success.
Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

[LT. Columbo]

are you saving an image from the disc or something?

have you used nero express? very simple operation. select destination drive>data>data disc>add file>finished>next>burn.

[mark.j.robertso]

Everything is as you describe ie drive>data>data disc>add file>finished>next

When I click on burn there is a pop up window 'Save Image File' asking me where I want it saved. At the bottom these is a box stating - File Name:Image and below that another stating - Save as type: Nero Image Files (.*nrg)

This is what is confusing me.

[LT. Columbo]

remember. at the very first screen, you must select your drive, NOT the image recorder of that drive from the drop-down menu. go back and look.

[mark.j.robertso]

OK I have checked and where it asks 'Which recorder would you like to use?' the only options I have are (1) Image Recorder (DVD) and (2) Image Recorder CD-R\RW.

[LT. Columbo]

nothing like these options?

[mark.j.robertso]

Hi, Sorry for the delay in getting back to you but it was 3am here in London when I was online and I needed some sleep!.

No - the only options I have from the pull down are the top two on the screen shot.

I am puzzled as to why this would be as I have used Nero Express many times to back up CD's and have never had a problem. Would the fact that It I have recently had a DVD R/RW added make any difference?

Also I have Nero 5.5 not 6 - but I can't think it would make any difference.

If you can tell me how to put a screen shot into my reply i will post this if it helps.

Thanks

[LT. Columbo]

i'm thinking an OEM version of nero that was bundled with your previous writer which was? you may need to upgrade perhaps...did this new writer come with any burn software?

[mark.j.robertso]

Yes - Nero was an OEM bundle that came with the PC. I just thought that when I updated the rewriter Nero would also be updated but perhaps it doesn't work like that!

Would I be able to download a free version of Nero? I did actually download Nero 6, but it asks for a serial number which i was not able to provide.

On the point of burning software the rewriter came with software called Pinnacle's Instant CD/DVD 8 OEM. Could I use this - although I would prefer Nero as it is what i have always used.

Thanks

[mark.j.robertso]

Sorry I wasn't sure if you wanted to know what my previous burner was. All I can remember was that it was a TEAC.

[LT. Columbo]

i suggest you try pinnacle then. never used it, so have no info there. what writer came with 5.5, and do you still have it? you don't need a dvd writer to burn what you want unless it's over cd-r limits.

[mark.j.robertso]

Sorry I think I am using the term 'burner' instead of 'writer'. My previous writer was a TEAC which was just a CD R/RW. This was what came with 5.5 This got broken so I upgraded to the one I have now which is a WRITEMASTER DVD/CD combo. It is this that Nero is not recognising.

Is there a way I can download 5.5 to work with the WRITEMASTER.?

Thanks

[LT. Columbo]

i believe you'll either need to upgrade to a full version, or use the software with that came with the writemaster.

[mark.j.robertso]

Have now upgraded to Nero 6 and all seems OK

[mark.j.robertso]

When I loaded up Nero 6 it mentions incompatability problems with XP. Is this a known issue and how would you best resolve it?

Thanks