I am having the same issue. It all started with the last update to this version. Once i installed it, the program started spitting out the DVDs. I went to wally world and bought several different medias. Did the same thing. I was able to burn using other programs fine. So, after the last 3 years of no problems, my next bet was the burner itself. I figured maybe it was on its last leg. So i just purchased a new burner. It is burning now better then before.

But the problem is still there.

There are speed issues and also burn times. I can burn a movie in 6 minutes, then put in another dvd and the same movie takes 15 minutes.

i do believe there is something in the new update that is conflicting somewhere in the OS.

I hope others will post who is having the same issue. Maybe it is specific to a specific bios or motherboard. who knows. i am still working the problem.

As for uninstalling and reinstalling thats a waste of time. Just reboot and you will get one good burn with no hicups.

You are right about Sony media. it is starting to suck. I am using memorex at the moment.

any help or any pros out there, we could sure use a hand...