Critical: (Can't connect to hardware access layer (Patin Couffin or ASPI)) - Club CDFreaks

t-dob · 22-11-2003

Hey All

I have an ASPI Layer already installed and it is working properly. I have been burning DVDs for a few weeks already, but now I always get this error:

Critical: (Can't connect to hardware access layer (Patin Couffin or ASPI))

I dont know what to do, I am really frustrated to be honest, and feel like exlpoding as I cannot figure this out!

k9cop · 22-11-2003

which version of blindwrite if it is 5 you can just reinstall the patin couffin drivers from the program/ start /program/ VSO /drivers see if that works.

t-dob · 23-11-2003

I reinstalled the drivers, but now when I want to burn it asks me to insert recordable media even though there is recordable media in the burner.

I am using Memorex DVD+R and they worked a week ago..?

genjai · 23-11-2003

could you post a log

t-dob · 23-11-2003

its like my burner doesnt know there is a blank dvd present, but there is... this is verry frustrating... ill give the person who can help me a big hug.. lol.. thats how desperate I am.

Anyway, this is the log...

22/11/2003 9:29:24 PM info ********** Report session closed ***********
22/11/2003 9:29:07 PM info Finished browsing files - Data size 4.17 Gb.
22/11/2003 9:29:07 PM info Start Browsing file structures
22/11/2003 9:29:07 PM info Writing device used : 2:0:0 - HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4040B A301 [D] (Ide)
22/11/2003 9:29:07 PM info Using Patin-Couffin driver Version 1.16, Internal revision 16
22/11/2003 9:29:07 PM info Checking Access layer availability
22/11/2003 9:29:07 PM info Using DVD Video creation mode.
22/11/2003 9:29:07 PM info ParamStr 1 = "/dvdvideo=C:\Documents and Settings\T-Dob\My Documents\DVD Temp"
22/11/2003 9:29:07 PM info ParamStr 0 = "C:\PROGRA~1\vso\COPYTO~1\CopyToCd.exe"
22/11/2003 9:29:07 PM info User default language : 4105 (0x1009h) - English (Canadian)
22/11/2003 9:29:07 PM info System default language : 1033 (0x0409h) - English (United States)
22/11/2003 9:29:07 PM info Version 2.3.12.239
22/11/2003 9:29:07 PM info Title : CopyToDVD
22/11/2003 9:29:07 PM info ExeName : "C:\PROGRA~1\vso\COPYTO~1\CopyToCd.exe"
22/11/2003 9:29:07 PM info OS : Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1 (Build 2600)
22/11/2003 9:29:07 PM info

k9cop · 23-11-2003

sugest try other media disc's

t-dob · 23-11-2003

But they worked fine before??

Is there a program that can check the blank media and format it?

*giovanni42104* · 23-11-2003

T-dob,

can you try something real quick. I would like you to go to start and then run and type msconfig. Then go to startup tab. Can you disable all and then reboot and then try to burn ? That is a quick way to find out what is running when your computer starts up. If it burns then we have narrowed it down real quick. Also what motherboard IDe atapi devices do you have ? also what antivirus . Are you using roxio ? what other burning applications ?

Gio

t-dob · 24-11-2003

Hey.

The disable program thing didnt work.

The IDE devices I am running are:
Nvidia NForce MCP2 IDE Controller
Primary IDE Channel
Secondary IDE Channel

I use AVG Antivirus and have disabled it, still no luck. I currently have NO OTHER burning software on my computer.

I can play DVDs fine, but when I try to burn, the burner doesnt know the disc in the drive is blank?! I have used these discs 10 times with success, now this?!

genjai · 24-11-2003

i know this may be a dumb question, but have you tried to restart the pc with the dvd inside and then try to write?

t-dob · 24-11-2003

Yeah I tried that with no luck already.

I dont know, I guess ill just take the dam thing back!

*giovanni42104* · 25-11-2003

have you updated your IDE drivers yet with the new nvidia drivers ?

t-dob · 25-11-2003

Thanks Giovanni!!

I have been trying to get help for 5 days now with no luck, and this simple task did the job. I updated the IDE Drivers you pointed me too and boom, I was burning!

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! You guys rock!

jomede · 27-11-2003

I had the same problem.critical error cant connect to hardware access layer patin coufin or aspi..........I uninstalled the version I was using then downloaded the latest version and now all is fine. Hope this helps

22-11-2003	#1 (permalink)
t-dob New on Forum Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 7	Critical: (Can't connect to hardware access layer (Patin Couffin or ASPI)) <a href='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/ck.php?n=a13febf7&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE' target='_blank'><img src='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=30&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE&n=a13febf7' border='0' alt='' /></a> Hey All I have an ASPI Layer already installed and it is working properly. I have been burning DVDs for a few weeks already, but now I always get this error: Critical: (Can't connect to hardware access layer (Patin Couffin or ASPI)) I dont know what to do, I am really frustrated to be honest, and feel like exlpoding as I cannot figure this out!

23-11-2003	#3 (permalink)
t-dob New on Forum Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 7	.. I reinstalled the drivers, but now when I want to burn it asks me to insert recordable media even though there is recordable media in the burner. I am using Memorex DVD+R and they worked a week ago..?

23-11-2003	#4 (permalink)
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23-11-2003	#7 (permalink)
t-dob New on Forum Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 7	... But they worked fine before?? Is there a program that can check the blank media and format it?

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22-11-2003	#2 (permalink)
k9cop CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: USA, NJ Posts: 398	which version of blindwrite if it is 5 you can just reinstall the patin couffin drivers from the program/ start /program/ VSO /drivers see if that works.

23-11-2003	#6 (permalink)
k9cop CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: USA, NJ Posts: 398	sugest try other media disc's

23-11-2003	#8 (permalink)
giovanni42104 Blindwrite Team member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,017	T-dob, can you try something real quick. I would like you to go to start and then run and type msconfig. Then go to startup tab. Can you disable all and then reboot and then try to burn ? That is a quick way to find out what is running when your computer starts up. If it burns then we have narrowed it down real quick. Also what motherboard IDe atapi devices do you have ? also what antivirus . Are you using roxio ? what other burning applications ? Gio __________________ If you need further assistance or questions feel free to add me as contact and shoot me a message or email me on msn at giovanni40220@msn.com. Also if you look in profile i have other ways to get ahold of me...cheers system specs : motherboard - ga-7n400 pro 2 nforce2 chipset, 1.67 amd processor, 512 ddr ram, nvidia geforce 4 mx 440 video card (using modified drivers 44.65), tdk IndiDVD 440n dvd burner (dvd burner firmware -1.05), memorex 52x24x52 2452J (cd burner, with firmware: 6WS6), plextor premium cd burner (firmare: 1.05), tdk 5200b cd burner (firmware: lastest)

24-11-2003	#9 (permalink)
t-dob New on Forum Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 7	... Hey. The disable program thing didnt work. The IDE devices I am running are: Nvidia NForce MCP2 IDE Controller Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel I use AVG Antivirus and have disabled it, still no luck. I currently have NO OTHER burning software on my computer. I can play DVDs fine, but when I try to burn, the burner doesnt know the disc in the drive is blank?! I have used these discs 10 times with success, now this?!

24-11-2003	#10 (permalink)
genjai CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Here Posts: 384	i know this may be a dumb question, but have you tried to restart the pc with the dvd inside and then try to write? __________________ -gencipher You can reach me on MSN Messenger or by email. Just add gencipher@hotmail.com NEW My BW5 Profiles can be found here Disclaimer: By reading the post above and anything else i write, you agree to not hold me or any of my data or content providers liable for any errors or any actions taken in reliance thereon. Data and information is provided for informational purposes only. I shall not be held liable for any damages or costs of any type arising out of or in any way connected with reading my post or anything else by me.

24-11-2003	#11 (permalink)
t-dob New on Forum Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 7	... Yeah I tried that with no luck already. I dont know, I guess ill just take the dam thing back!

25-11-2003	#12 (permalink)
giovanni42104 Blindwrite Team member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,017	have you updated your IDE drivers yet with the new nvidia drivers ? __________________ If you need further assistance or questions feel free to add me as contact and shoot me a message or email me on msn at giovanni40220@msn.com. Also if you look in profile i have other ways to get ahold of me...cheers system specs : motherboard - ga-7n400 pro 2 nforce2 chipset, 1.67 amd processor, 512 ddr ram, nvidia geforce 4 mx 440 video card (using modified drivers 44.65), tdk IndiDVD 440n dvd burner (dvd burner firmware -1.05), memorex 52x24x52 2452J (cd burner, with firmware: 6WS6), plextor premium cd burner (firmare: 1.05), tdk 5200b cd burner (firmware: lastest)

25-11-2003	#13 (permalink)
t-dob New on Forum Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 7	... Thanks Giovanni!! I have been trying to get help for 5 days now with no luck, and this simple task did the job. I updated the IDE Drivers you pointed me too and boom, I was burning! Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! You guys rock! Last edited by t-dob; 25-11-2003 at 05:17.

27-11-2003	#14 (permalink)
jomede New on Forum Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2	I had the same problem.critical error cant connect to hardware access layer patin coufin or aspi..........I uninstalled the version I was using then downloaded the latest version and now all is fine. Hope this helps

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