DVD keep locking up

[goose13]

I made this post on the newbie forum but it isn't getting any attention there so I am giving it a shot here. I am using Prodisc Prograde inkjet printable discs. I use dvddecrypter with dvd shrink and either burn with Nero through dvd shrink or with dvddecrypter. I have updated all software I can think of, the firmware on my burner, which is a Plextor 708-A, and called a friend who recommended these discs and he has been having no similar problems. It usually happens towards the end of the disc. It will start to skip and sputter a bit, and eventually freeze altogether. I don't know what else to try. Any suggestions?

Thanks

[smiller667]

Hi & welcome to the board,

I guess your posting didn't get replies because ammck55 had already pointed out the most likely cause for the problem you described:
One of the trademark signatures of crummy media is the file getting harder and harder to read as the laser moves further away from the hub. Your problem is most likely finding media that both your burner and player "agree" on.Trying another type of quality media would be my recommendation.
Good luck,

Steve