ive been using DVD Decrypter for ages now with no probs! Am now getting an annoying error when it's in its 'lead in' phase @ 1%

comes up with this error.

many thanks to anyone that can help!

Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: -
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.59, size=160016 bytes, created 12/11/2003 1:49:52 AM
Nero API version: 6.3.0.0
Using interface version: 6.3.1.4
Installed in: C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\
Application: ahead\Nero - Burning Rom
Recorder: <HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4163B>Version: A104 - HA 1 TA 1 - 6.3.0.0
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : via Inquiry data (1) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI
Connected to MMC as unknown drive with class-nr : 1
Drive is autodetected - recorder class: Std. MMC recorder

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : IC35L060AVV207-0 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
DiskPeripheral : IC35L060AVV207-0 atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: On
DiskPeripheral : ST380011A atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4163B atapi Port 1 ID 1 DMA: On

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4163 K: CDRom0
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
CmdQueuing : 1
CmdNotification: 2
WriteBufferSize: 83886080 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
EraseSpeed : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 1023MB (1048048kB)
Free physical memory: 557MB (570944kB)
Memory in use : 45 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Static Write Speed Table: 0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

29.1.2006
NeroAPI
10:25:14 AM #1 Phase 112 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 250
DVD-Video files reallocation started

10:25:14 AM #2 Phase 114 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 250
DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified)

10:25:14 AM #3 Phase 111 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 250
DVD-Video files sorted

10:25:14 AM #4 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 118
Reader running

10:25:14 AM #5 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 124
Writer HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4163B running

10:25:14 AM #6 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3882
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

10:25:14 AM #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3882
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

10:25:14 AM #8 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3094
Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media

10:26:11 AM #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 239
Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45)
Last address to be written: 1747948 (388:25.73)

10:26:11 AM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 244
Write in overburning mode: FALSE

10:26:11 AM #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2068
Recorder: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4163B, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: RITEKG - 05
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193

10:26:11 AM #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 405
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================
Insert empty disc to write to.
(Medium in drive: unknown. Medium required by compilation: DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD-RAM.)

10:26:11 AM #13 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 779
Setup items (after recorder preparation)
0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 (CTransferItem)
2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
original disc pos #0 + 1747949 (1747949) = #1747949/388:25.74
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 1747949 blocks [HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4163B]
--------------------------------------------------------------

10:26:11 AM #14 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 948
Prepare recorder [HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4163B] for write in CUE-sheet-DAO
DAO infos:
==========
MCN: ""
TOCType: 0x00; Session Closed, disc fixated
Tracks 1 to 1:
1: TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048/0x00, FilePos 0 0 3579799552, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_RecDep_|_CtrlAdr_
0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41
0 | 1 | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41
1747949 | lead-out | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41

10:26:11 AM #15 Phase 24 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 250
Caching of files started

10:26:11 AM #16 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4061
Cache writing successful.

10:26:11 AM #17 Phase 25 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 250
Caching of files completed

10:26:11 AM #18 Phase 36 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 250
Burn process started at 8x (11,080 KB/s)

10:26:11 AM #19 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2264
Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0

10:26:11 AM #20 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 1424
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode

10:26:11 AM #21 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 19397
Set BUFE: supported -> ON

10:26:11 AM #22 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 1539
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

10:26:11 AM #23 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 7912
---- DVD Structure: Physical Format Information (00h) ----
Layer: 0, Address: 0 (0 h), AGID: 0; Length: 2050
Book Type: DVD-R (2), Part Version: 5
Disc Size: 120 mm, Maximum Rate: <not specified> (F h)
Number of Layers: 1, Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP), Layer Type: recordable
Linear Density: 0,267 um/bit, Track Density: 0,74 um/track
Starting Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 30000 h (DVD-ROM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW)
End Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 26127F h
End Sector Number in Layer 0: 0 h
Data in Burst Cutting Area (BCA) does not exist
Media Specific:
30 01 02 04 06 00 00 00 - 08 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0...............
02 FE 10 00 02 FF A0 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................

10:26:29 AM #24 SCSI -1135 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1430
SCSI Exec, HA 1, TA 1, LUN 0, buffer 0x0A360000
Status: 0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR)
HA-Status 0x00 (0x00, OK)
TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND)
Sense Key: 0x03 (KEY_MEDIUM_ERROR)
Sense Code: 0x0C
Sense Qual: 0x00
CDB Data: 0x2A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00
Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x03 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x10
0x32 0x4D 0x00 0x0C 0x0C 0x00

10:26:29 AM #25 CDR -1135 File Writer.cpp, Line 301
Write error

10:26:29 AM #26 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 229
all writers idle, stopping conversion

10:26:30 AM #27 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 223
conversion idle, stopping reader

10:26:30 AM #28 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 1743
EndDAO: Last written address was -1

10:26:32 AM #29 Phase 38 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 250
Burn process failed at 8x (11,080 KB/s)


Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\CDRALW2K.SYS': Ver=7.0.0.162 , size=24576 bytes, created 26/02/2004 8:58:32 AM

Registry Keys:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)

What for a media brand you've used? Also do you've the latest firmware for your 4163?
Edit: I see Ritek made stuff, then i'd suggest you to try another brand Taiyo Yuden, Verbatim or maybe Ricoh.

thanks for the reply
im using RiMedia DVD's they have served me well in the past... not sure why they would be stuffing up now but ill try a different brand and see how that goes
what upgrade do u need?

Rapidfire was just asking if you have the latest firmware for your 4163 (I believe A106 is floating around the LG forum somewhere), as it may help you. Along with using some better media.

sorry for my ignorance but ur talking about updating the firm ware for the DVD driver?
Ive managed to bypass this but ripping the VTS files via DVD shrink and then burning them using the Copy DVD option in Nero 6... so it cant be the type of media im using as this does it brilliantly..

The firmware for the DVD drive, yes. Have a look around the LG forum for a thread entitled "New firmware for 4163B - A106" (or something very similar).

Don't know if it'll help, but since rapidfire suggested it, I'm happy to agree!

And if the Ritek stuff is working for you (using other ripping/burning methods), then - brilliant, at least it doesn't go to waste! I'd still be curious to see if another brand/manufacturer gives you the same error, though (I'm just curious by nature ).