Nero 7.7.5.1 start burning at 1x!?

[arminio]

I have strange problem when burning DVD-Video at Nero 7.7.5.1 (it occurs also at burning data DVD but not on CD). No matter what speed I set, Nero starts burning at 1x and after approx 1/5 of written data, speeds up to defined speed! For example, if I set burning at 8x, Nero starts to burn "lead in" data at 1x and continues to burn "normal" data at 1x up to approx 1/5 of the disc when finally starts to write at 8x. This cause problem in playback of burnt DVD-R.
I am using Windows XP with SP1 on Dell Inspiron 1501. DMA is on. Tested on various DVD-R media with antivirus and spyware off - with always the same problem.

Any ideas what causes this?

[setarip_old]

Hi!

Rather than assuming the fault lies with NERO, try a different burning program and see if you have the same problem...

[andy_blah]

I can suggest you to use CDBurnerXP, as it is free-ware, or Ashampoo.

[arminio]

Thanks! I'll try...

[arminio]

OK. Tried with Ashampoo 6. Same problem! :(
Can it be due to driver trouble or DVD burner or my Dell is faulty?

[setarip_old]

At least we've now eliminated software (NERO or others) as the cause of your problem.

I believe the likeliest possibility is a problematic drive. Try running a DVD/CD cleaning disc on your burner. Maxell makes one that sells for about $10US...