semaphore timeout error re external DVDRAM drive

catalina66

Hi

Yet again technical errors when trying to sort out lots of chaos! Who'd believe it! Can I please ask for help ... running XP SP3 and HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GE20NU11 USB lg dvdram drive has suddenly gone weird ... 'semaphore timeout' errors and also had a 'failed to unlock drive from exclusive access error' ... unplugged everything, plugged in, managed to burn a disk, then the next disk same errors (using imgburn) ... 4 disks coasters now, and only had drive for few months, from amazon seller. Just before error had installed program that had needed to select in it's setting the drive I'd be using ... and I'd uninstalled and reinstalled updated version of klite mega codec pack ... could klite cause this odd error, or is it just a weird coincidence?

Would much appreciate help. Best regards, Cat

catalina66

just bumping it up :-)

debitcardmayhem

Try microsoft fixit nthing gained but just try it it sorted my XP dvd problem (mind you it didn't tell me what was wrong either) I think this is a LINK to it but search for fixit on Microsoft if needs be. Good luck with a solution

closed

post the imgburn log,

Try a different burning program and dvd type (if you have one), and run chkdsk on the c: drive to check for errors.

catalina66

debitcardmayhem wrote: »

Try microsoft fixit nthing gained but just try it it sorted my XP dvd problem (mind you it didn't tell me what was wrong either) I think this is a LINK to it but search for fixit on Microsoft if needs be. Good luck with a solution

Dear debitcardmayhem, you're a STAR! Just used fixit and done 2 successful burns and all seems well ... thank you SO much. Really appreciate it. Best regards, Cat :beer:

catalina66

closed wrote: »

post the imgburn log,

Try a different burning program and dvd type (if you have one), and run chkdsk on the c: drive to check for errors.

Many thanks closed ... thought I'd try fixit first, and it fixed it! Much appreciate your advice. Best regards, Cat :beer:

debitcardmayhem

catalina66 wrote: »

Dear debitcardmayhem, you're a STAR! Just used fixit and done 2 successful burns and all seems well ... thank you SO much. Really appreciate it. Best regards, Cat :beer:

Shhhh sometimes I get something right , well done.

catalina66

debitcardmayhem wrote: »

Shhhh sometimes I get something right , well done.

Yes, well done you! :beer:

catalina66

debitcardmayhem wrote: »

Shhhh sometimes I get something right , well done.

Hi again debitcardmayhem ... your solution great ... did 3 backup burns, which was not happening at all before ... but it's gone wrong again ... maybe points to a fault with the drive itself as well? (the report in fixit had said about corrupt drivers etc)

Posting (main error section of log) as closer suggested ...

I 01:24:09 Source File Size: 4,223,172,608 bytes
I 01:24:09 Source File Volume Identifier: dvd
I 01:24:09 Source File Application Identifier: IMGBURN V2.5.2.0 - THE ULTIMATE IMAGE BURNER!
I 01:24:09 Source File Implementation Identifier: ImgBurn
I 01:24:09 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 01:24:09 Destination Device: [0:0:0] HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GE20NU11 CN01 (G:) (USB)
I 01:24:09 Destination Media Type: DVD-R (Disc ID: MBI 01RG40) (Speeds: 4x, 8x, 16x)
I 01:24:09 Destination Media Sectors: 2,298,496
I 01:24:09 Write Mode: DVD
I 01:24:09 Write Type: DAO
I 01:24:09 Write Speed: MAX
I 01:24:09 Link Size: Auto
I 01:24:09 Lock Volume: Yes
I 01:24:09 Test Mode: No
I 01:24:09 OPC: No
I 01:24:09 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 01:24:09 Write Speed Successfully Set! - Effective: 22,181 KB/s (16x)
I 01:24:10 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)
I 01:24:15 Writing LeadIn...
I 01:26:17 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2062095)
I 01:26:17 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2062095)
W 01:29:39 Failed to Write Sectors 1169728 - 1169759 - Reason: The semaphore timeout period has expired.
W 01:29:39 Retrying (1 of 20)...
W 01:29:43 Retry Failed - Reason: No Additional Sense Information
W 01:29:43 Retrying (2 of 20)...
W 01:29:44 Retry Failed - Reason: Unknown (Internal Target Failure) (ASC: 0x44, ASCQ: 0x8D)
W 01:29:44 Retrying (3 of 20)...
W 01:29:44 Retry Failed - Reason: Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 01:29:44 Retrying (4 of 20)...
W 01:29:44 Retry Failed - Reason: Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 01:29:44 Retrying (5 of 20)...
W 01:29:44 Retry Failed - Reason: Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 01:29:44 Retrying (6 of 20)...
W 01:29:44 Retry Failed - Reason: Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 01:29:44 Retrying (7 of 20)...
W 01:29:45 Retry Failed - Reason: Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 01:29:45 Retrying (8 of 20)...
W 01:29:45 Retry Failed - Reason: Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 01:29:45 Retrying (9 of 20)...
W 01:29:45 Retry Failed - Reason: Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 01:29:45 Retrying (10 of 20)...
W 01:29:45 Retry Failed - Reason: Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 01:29:45 Retrying (11 of 20)...
W 01:29:45 Retry Failed - Reason: Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 01:29:45 Retrying (12 of 20)...
W 01:29:45 Retry Failed - Reason: Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 01:29:45 Retrying (13 of 20)...
W 01:29:45 Retry Failed - Reason: Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 01:29:45 Retrying (14 of 20)...
W 01:29:45 Retry Failed - Reason: Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 01:29:45 Retrying (15 of 20)...
W 01:29:45 Retry Failed - Reason: Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 01:29:45 Retrying (16 of 20)...
W 01:29:45 Retry Failed - Reason: Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 01:29:45 Retrying (17 of 20)...
W 01:29:45 Retry Failed - Reason: Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 01:29:45 Retrying (18 of 20)...
W 01:29:45 Retry Failed - Reason: Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 01:29:45 Retrying (19 of 20)...
W 01:29:45 Retry Failed - Reason: Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 01:29:45 Retrying (20 of 20)...
W 01:29:45 Retry Failed - Reason: Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
E 01:30:00 Failed to Write Sectors 1169728 - 1169759 - Reason: The semaphore timeout period has expired.
I 01:30:00 Synchronising Cache...
E 01:30:04 Failed to Write Image!
I 01:30:04 Exporting Graph Data...
I 01:30:04 Graph Data File: C:\Documents and Settings\Cat McFarlane\Application Data\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\HL-DT-ST_DVDRAM_GE20NU11_CN01_21-NOVEMBER-2010_01-24_MBI_01RG40_MAX.ibg
I 01:30:04 Export Successfully Completed!
E 01:30:04 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:05:54
I 01:30:04 Average Write Rate: 10,538 KB/s (7.6x) - Maximum Write Rate: 14,960 KB/s (10.8x)

And the fixit report ...

CD/DVD Reading and Writing Publisher details
Issues found
Drive is not capable of burning (HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GE20NU11 USB Device)
Drive is not capable of burning (HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GE20NU11 USB Device)
One or more CD/DVD drives are not capable of burning
Detected
Install a CD/DVD Writer

Succeeded

Issues checked
Class filter drivers are corrupt
Class filter drivers are corrupt
One or more class-specific filter drivers are missing/corrupt
Checked
Device filter drivers are corrupt (HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GH22LP20)
Device filter drivers are corrupt (HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GH22LP20)
One or more device-specific filter drivers are missing/corrupt
Checked
Device filter drivers are corrupt (HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GE20NU11 USB Device)
Device filter drivers are corrupt (HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GE20NU11 USB Device)
One or more device-specific filter drivers are missing/corrupt
Checked
Device is not working properly (HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GH22LP20)
Device is not working properly (HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GH22LP20)
This device is experiencing a problem that is preventing it from working properly
Checked
Device is not working properly (HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GE20NU11 USB Device)
Device is not working properly (HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GE20NU11 USB Device)
This device is experiencing a problem that is preventing it from working properly
Checked
Drive is disabled (HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GH22LP20)
Drive is disabled (HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GH22LP20)
The CD/DVD drive have been disabled in Device Manager
Checked
Drive is disabled (HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GE20NU11 USB Device)
Drive is disabled (HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GE20NU11 USB Device)
The CD/DVD drive have been disabled in Device Manager
Checked
Drive is not assigned a drive letter
Drive is not assigned a drive letter
The CD/DVD drive is not accessible via an assigned drive letter
Checked
Drive is not assigned a drive letter
Drive is not assigned a drive letter
The CD/DVD drive is not accessible via an assigned drive letter
Checked
Issues found Detection details
6
Drive is not capable of burning (HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GE20NU11 USB Device) Detected
One or more CD/DVD drives are not capable of burning
Install a CD/DVD Writer
Succeeded

Issues checked Detection details
6
Class filter drivers are corrupt Checked
One or more class-specific filter drivers are missing/corrupt
Repair class filter drivers
Not Run

Remove missing/corrupt class filter driver references
6
Device filter drivers are corrupt (HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GH22LP20) Checked
One or more device-specific filter drivers are missing/corrupt
Uninstall device
Not Run

Uninstall the problem device
6
Device filter drivers are corrupt (HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GE20NU11 USB Device) Checked
One or more device-specific filter drivers are missing/corrupt
Uninstall device
Not Run

Uninstall the problem device
6
Device is not working properly (HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GH22LP20) Checked
This device is experiencing a problem that is preventing it from working properly
Rescan devices
Not Run

Check for changes in available devices
Uninstall device
Not Run

Assign drive letters to all drives that do not have drive letter
6
Device is not working properly (HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GE20NU11 USB Device) Checked
This device is experiencing a problem that is preventing it from working properly
Rescan devices
Not Run

Check for changes in available devices
Uninstall device
Not Run

Assign drive letters to all drives that do not have drive letter
6
Drive is disabled (HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GH22LP20) Checked
The CD/DVD drive have been disabled in Device Manager
Enable the device
Not Run

The device must be enabled before it can be used
6
Drive is disabled (HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GE20NU11 USB Device) Checked
The CD/DVD drive have been disabled in Device Manager
Enable the device
Not Run

The device must be enabled before it can be used
6
Drive is not assigned a drive letter Checked
The CD/DVD drive is not accessible via an assigned drive letter
Assign drive letter
Not Run

Assign drive letters to all drives that do not have drive letter
6
Drive is not assigned a drive letter Checked
The CD/DVD drive is not accessible via an assigned drive letter
Assign drive letter
Not Run

Assign drive letters to all drives that do not have drive letter
Detection details
Collection information
Computer Name: ************
Windows Version:
5.1
Architecture:
x86
Time:
11/21/2010 1:38:32 AM
Publisher details

Best regards, Cat

catalina66

Hi

Just bumping this up ...

And asking more too :-)

Fiddled on with upper lower filters, and ended up not realising I'd removed the external HDD filters, so that reinstalled, got lots of extra dell drives somehow, and computer running slowly, bit of a mess with messing on. Needing to know how to set bios to boot from the drive I was asking about, the external, as at the moment it reads disks, but the internal DVDRAM drive (the old one I've stopped using) I'm thinking is too old to keep set as the DVD drive ... so I'm wanting to set the drive I originally posted about, the newer DVDRAM usb external, as the boot for now, to do a format as quick as pos, then at least that's done while the drive reads disks. Can't see what or how to change in the bios to get system to boot from external usb DVDRAM drive ... only says USB not installed. Is Dell Dimension 1100 desktop.

Many thanks, Cat

debitcardmayhem

Hi ,not been hiding but expensive drinking sessions for family reasons. ok If its a dell try F12 as soon as you get the Dell splash screen to select what you want to boot from (I am probably wrong of course and can't check at the moment OH is working on my Dell and I want to live til tomorrow , I also think that the option to get into BIOS for Dells is F2 so look there if necessary if F12 doesn't work, and then look for Boot at the top). If it is a desktop, you could of course open the case and unplug the DVD cable(and / or check it's OK) . If you do that and the PC still boots try again and uninstall from device manager (Control Panel system/Device manager the DVD/Cdroms ) and then try Add Hardware from control panel and allow XP to look for drivers on the internet(windows update) Remove any CDs/DVDs before rebooting .