Hi, I am a newbie to recording dvd's. I have 1clickdvdcopy5 and anydvd. I just tried recording barbie mermaidia to a dvd-rw and I thought that it worked but when I put it in my dvd player it just kept saying that it was loading but would never start, I tried it on my computer and it played until it got to the menu to click on play, then I click play and it just showed a black screen. I wondered if it was ready after 1click ejected it or was I supposed TO BURN it in another program to finalize it. The dvd-rw I used was a memorex 2x 4.7gb 120min. Is it because the dvd-rw that I used is only 2x, my 1 click was set to 16x write speed. I used an rw, because I read in the forum somewhere that a lady uses rw's first to make sure it works then she puts them on the r's. I have also read that the ty's and verbatims are the best to use, I was just trying it out on what I already have, planning on buying better quality tomorrow. I have updated firmware and dma is enabled, I have tried to do my homework by reading the forums before I ask for help. I posted this in the newbie forum first and I got a reply that it might be better to post this in this forum. Sorry its so long, just trying to be thorough.
Here is my log. Thanks for any help.

3/15/2007 7:35:44 PM info ******************** Report session closed *********************
3/15/2007 7:35:44 PM warning CLOSE button clicked by user
3/15/2007 7:33:22 PM info Media removed. Burning layer not ready to write
3/15/2007 7:28:00 PM info Folder "C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Administrator\Local Settings\Application Data\1Click DVD Copy\Temp" deleted
3/15/2007 7:28:00 PM info Copy completed.
3/15/2007 7:28:00 PM info Finalization Time 00:00:56 - Total completion time 00:27:16
3/15/2007 7:27:03 PM info Write finished in 00:26:20 - Finalization start here. Avg. burn rate 2.20
3/15/2007 7:00:47 PM info Lead-in burning time (mS) 3847
3/15/2007 7:00:43 PM info Write started 2140512 sectors to write
3/15/2007 7:00:43 PM info Writing speed requested x2.0, effective x2.0
3/15/2007 7:00:42 PM info Format completed
3/15/2007 7:00:26 PM info Format start
3/15/2007 7:00:26 PM info Available write speed: 2x
3/15/2007 7:00:26 PM info Media ID: MCC 01RW11n9
3/15/2007 7:00:26 PM info DMA Enabled
3/15/2007 7:00:26 PM info Scanned files #30, folder #2 - total size 4382611456 b. (4.08 Gb.)
3/15/2007 7:00:26 PM info Inserted media type : DVD-RW
3/15/2007 7:00:25 PM info Write started
3/15/2007 7:00:24 PM info Volume name: BARBIE_MERMAIDIA
3/15/2007 7:00:24 PM info Source path for burning "C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Administrator\Local Settings\Application Data\1Click DVD Copy\Temp\BARBIE_MERMAIDIA"
3/15/2007 6:59:52 PM info New media inserted. Burning layer is ready to write
3/15/2007 6:59:50 PM info Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R, DL DVD-R
3/15/2007 6:59:50 PM info New Drive selected : 2:0:0 - HP DVD Writer 740b HI24 [E] (Ide)
3/15/2007 6:59:50 PM info IFO reallocation not required
3/15/2007 6:59:50 PM info Exact Copy completed in 0:03:14
3/15/2007 6:59:50 PM info CPRx error correction was utilized on this copy.
3/15/2007 6:56:36 PM info Working Folder has "211494 Mb." of free space
3/15/2007 6:56:36 PM info Working Folder : C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Administrator\Local Settings\Application Data\1Click DVD Copy
3/15/2007 6:56:36 PM info Destination : [E] HP DVD Writer 740b HI24 (Ide)
3/15/2007 6:56:36 PM info Source size : 4.0816 GB
3/15/2007 6:56:36 PM info Source : [F] ASUS DVD-E616A CP08 (Ide)
3/15/2007 6:56:36 PM info Destination Drive E: - DMA is enabled
3/15/2007 6:56:36 PM info Source Drive F: - DMA is enabled
3/15/2007 6:56:36 PM info Enable media stats collection - VSO: TRUE
3/15/2007 6:56:36 PM info Turn off computer after burn: FALSE
3/15/2007 6:56:36 PM info Delete working folder after successful burn: TRUE
3/15/2007 6:56:36 PM info Warn before erasing RW media: TRUE
3/15/2007 6:56:36 PM info Allow DVD tray eject: TRUE
3/15/2007 6:56:36 PM info Prompt for another copy of the same source: FALSE
3/15/2007 6:56:36 PM info Preferred Burn Speed: x16
3/15/2007 6:56:36 PM info Prefer DVDR SAO: FALSE
3/15/2007 6:56:36 PM info Save Episodes or Extras option setting: FALSE
3/15/2007 6:56:36 PM info DVD-R Write Mode: Default - Let burn engine decide
3/15/2007 6:56:36 PM info Dual Layer Media: FALSE
3/15/2007 6:56:36 PM info Movie Only Menus: FALSE
3/15/2007 6:56:36 PM info Keep Subtitles: FALSE
3/15/2007 6:56:36 PM info Prefer DTS Audio: FALSE
3/15/2007 6:56:36 PM info All Languages: FALSE
3/15/2007 6:56:36 PM info Extras or Episodes: FALSE
3/15/2007 6:56:36 PM info Show Hint popups: TRUE
3/15/2007 6:56:36 PM info START button clicked
3/15/2007 6:56:34 PM info New media inserted. Burning layer is ready to write
3/15/2007 6:56:34 PM info Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R, DL DVD-R
3/15/2007 6:56:34 PM info New Drive selected : 2:0:0 - HP DVD Writer 740b HI24 [E] (Ide)
3/15/2007 6:56:34 PM info Volume name: BARBIE_MERMAIDIA
3/15/2007 6:55:10 PM info Scanning source files - a new DVD or change to settings...
3/15/2007 6:55:07 PM info New media inserted. Burning layer is ready to write
3/15/2007 6:55:02 PM info Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R, DL DVD-R
3/15/2007 6:55:02 PM info New Drive selected : 2:0:0 - HP DVD Writer 740b HI24 [E] (Ide)
3/15/2007 6:55:02 PM info Destination found in registry: [E] HP DVD Writer 740b HI24 (Ide)
3/15/2007 6:55:02 PM info Source found in registry: [F] ASUS DVD-E616A CP08 (Ide)
3/15/2007 6:55:02 PM info CPRx error correction enabled : TRUE
3/15/2007 6:55:02 PM info PATIN COUFFIN : 1.37.0.0
3/15/2007 6:55:02 PM info BOUDUCON : 1.6.2.134
3/15/2007 6:55:02 PM info VSO_HWE : 2.0.22.272
3/15/2007 6:55:02 PM info DVD2DVD : 5.4.0.8
3/15/2007 6:55:02 PM info COPYTODVD : 4.0.3.54
3/15/2007 6:55:02 PM info AnyDVD SafeMode: FALSE
3/15/2007 6:55:02 PM info AnyDVD : 6.1.3.2
3/15/2007 6:55:02 PM info AnyDVD process detected
3/15/2007 6:55:02 PM info [F] ASUS DVD-E616A CP08 (Ide)
3/15/2007 6:55:02 PM info [E] HP DVD Writer 740b HI24 (Ide)
3/15/2007 6:55:02 PM info Loading reader listbox
3/15/2007 6:55:02 PM info [E] HP DVD Writer 740b HI24 (Ide)
3/15/2007 6:55:02 PM info Loading writer listbox
3/15/2007 6:55:01 PM info Burning engine : VSO SDK
3/15/2007 6:54:57 PM info Update Notification enabled : TRUE
3/15/2007 6:54:56 PM info User default language : 1033 (0x0409h) - English (United States)
3/15/2007 6:54:56 PM info System default language : 1033 (0x0409h) - English (United States)
3/15/2007 6:54:56 PM info Version 5.1.1.6
3/15/2007 6:54:56 PM info ExeName : "C:\Program Files\LG Software Innovations\1Click DVD Copy 5\1ClickDVDCopy.exe"
3/15/2007 6:54:56 PM info OS : Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
3/15/2007 6:54:56 PM info ******************** Report session started ********************

Memorex tends to be highly questionable media these days and the problem could just be down to that. That particular RW media would appear to be a 2x DVD-RW which I'd guess would be best off in the bin.

Personally I only use Verbatim RW media , both CD & DVD.

Not only ladies do this , it's a sensible approach for anyone until you're comfortable with the process.