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by karthik_mynam

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I have got a 'Benq' internal CD - writer(20*10*40). My problem is I am unable to write data CD's (CD - R) of more than 650MB capacity though the CD I use is of 700MB capacity i.e., data from the hard disk only and for CD to CD I am able to write.
If I try to write the CD - writing LED glows for a few seconds and it dissappears and I get an error message "burn process failed" and I cannot use the CD anymore.

I use 'Nero- Burning ROM' (version : 5.5.5.3 bundled) which I had recieved withthe writer.

system config. :

Intel 1.5ghz pentium - 4 processor
256MB RAM
40 GB hard disk(Samsung 7200RPM)
Windows Xp operating system

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by cg it

I'll take a shot at this. Most CD writing software has a built in over burn fail safe. This is to keep you from over burning a CD disk and possibly losing data and/or damaging the optics on the laser head. If you open Nero, click file, the click preferences, the General tab will show you how much you can burn in minutes before a yellow marker [warning signal] is implemented[usuall about 74 minutes] telling the writer it's about to run out of usable space. 80 minutes [which is 700 MB] a red marker [stop signal] is implemented and stops the writing process. You can change these settings, but that isn't a recommended method. Click on the expert tab on the preferences page, you'll see the warning message that Nero states that overburn might cause data loss and/or damage to your CD burner. Further, though you dics may say 700 MB 80 minute, as with any item manufactured, the actual usable space may be less depending upon the quality of disc manufacture.

by cg it

note: I use Nero myself and apart from backing up a 40GB hard drive [which takes almost 50 CD's] I've not come close to writing to the max on a CD [take that back ripping and copying a DVD to CD did take up the entire disk. Actually the movie I copied took 4 dics. It was a 3 hour movie]. Anyway, If you absolutely have to have more than 700 MB on a disc, go the DVD route. They will store up to 4GB and last longer [the last about 100 years] than CD disc.

by thechas

Have you installed XP SP1, or at least the critical updates for XP?

One problem that XP has out of the box, is working with CD burners.

It would also be a good idea to download the updates for Nero.
The current version is 5.5.10

Sometimes,CD burners need 'firmware' upgrades to work with 700MB CDs.
However, your drive is new enough, that it should have that capability built in.

That said, it would not hurt to check with BenQ to see if there is a firmware update for your burner.Chas

by alquinones

When any type of data is copied to any media, the media is formatted is the type of O/S in which it is being written. This takes space because this info is store on the media. Also, Nero is not going to over burn because it is designed not too.
You may get 700MB of space in music but not data.

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