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well i have been burning my dvds videos with nero 7 ultra edition and i never have had a problem but, yesturday i was burning a dvd copy and it was half way like 60% done with the dvd. and then it said that it couldnt read the data it it didnt burn the complete dvd no more i dont know why it said this it never happened and just today i tried burning anther dvd and it was half way too and it said the same thing i dont know why whats wrong with the nero program any help guys????????? please asap. i would really apreacite it I JUST attached my log from the failed burn so you guys can see it hope you guys can really help me ok thanks.

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Brief recap and practical next steps.

reported Nero 7 failing around 60% with a "couldn't read the data" error in the log; later describes shutdowns during burns, slower-than-before writes, and a DVD that shows ~4.3GB capacity. suggested alternatives earlier, but before swapping software it helps to collect a few key diagnostics and run targeted checks so the real cause (hardware, drivers, or Nero) can be isolated.

Please gather and post this info if you want further help:

  • OS and service pack (e.g., Windows XP/7), Nero 7 exact build number from Help > About.
  • Optical drive model + firmware version, and whether it is internal/external.
  • Blank-disc brand/MID and rated speed.
  • How the drive is connected (IDE with 40/80-wire cable and master/slave jumpers, or SATA).
  • Exact Nero log lines (the 10–20 lines around the failure).
  • Whether the burn was "on-the-fly" or from a saved image, and free HDD space.

Quick, non-destructive checks to try now:

  • Run a Nero "Simulation/Test" burn and reduce the write speed to the lowest practical setting.
  • If using PATA, swap to an 80-conductor IDE cable and verify jumper settings; for SATA, try a different port/cable.
  • Check Device Manager for DMA mode; if it fell back to PIO it will be slow and error-prone.
  • Update the burner firmware from the drive maker and verify hard-drive health (SMART/chkdsk).
  • Inspect Event Viewer for thermal or Kernel‑Power shutdown entries if the PC is powering off.
  • Create an image to the hard disk first, then burn that image (this rules out read/seek issues during on-the-fly burns).
  • Clean the drive lens and make sure antivirus/on‑access scanners aren’t locking Nero’s temp files.

Note: a "4.3GB" readout for a 4.7GB DVD is normal (decimal vs binary units). When posting back, include the requested details and the exact Nero log excerpt around the error so the specific failure code can be analyzed.

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Try a different media or another utility. DVD Shrink is freeware that will work, or you can get a free trial of DVDFab.

This is strange, this is the second thread that I've read this evening ragarding Nero 7.

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I'm using nero 7 ultra and recently when i burn a movie it shuts my computer down, it also takes much loner than it use to, as wll as only giving 4.3Gs of space for a 4.7g disc.

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Hi leonardg33 and welcome to Daniweb,
You have hijacked an old thread from Mar 16th, 2007.
Try the suggestions on this thread and if you have no success start your own thread and supply more details on your machine, OS and the problem. The more information you supply the better chance of someone here being able to assist you.

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