winxp errors with dvd2svcd

[beerbaron]

i did a search on this cus i thought it would be a common problem but i only got one return for search findings and it wasnt quite clear enough for me so im gonna ask it.

I get an error in winxp when i first load the ifo file. It doesnt seem to be a fatal error cus it lets the program continue to run and ive had a successful rip my first try. The second try, the program froze early on into the ripping process. In win2k i never had this error and i never had to run the dvd first in windvd to get it to work. Is this something unique to winxp and if so, is there any kind of work around that is proven to work 100% of the time? I read something about aspi drivers.. could that be why im getting that error when initially loading the ifo? Keep in mind that this is before the authentication. Also, i went to the adaptec site and they offer 4.71 and 4.70 aspi drivers only. I read where the 4.60 ones were solid and was thinking maybe i should get those. Does anybody have a link where i could get that?

TIA

[Clixo]

trie this:
http://www.doom9.org/Soft21/SupportUtils/forceaspi17.rar

[ramutan]

Originally posted by beerbaron
i did a search on this cus i thought it would be a common problem but i only got one return for search findings and it wasnt quite clear enough for me so im gonna ask it.

I get an error in winxp when i first load the ifo file.
TIA

Hey beerbaron,
I has some related troubles too, I try almost all the solutions posted by members and I was about to give up since my XP box didin't perform well. The problem was my ASPI drivers, but in order to get them to work on my machine (after istalling them for more that 5 times!)I had to format my drive, and ater that istalled the drivers and now it work's like a charm. Also it won't be so bad to check and do some reserch about what will work for you.
This is what worked for me:

LOG0144: Starting ASPICHK installer on Sat Jul 06 09:56:51 2002
ASPICHK0438: OS = Windows NT (5.01.2600)
UPGRADE1004: c:\windows\system32\wnaspi32.dll dated 09/10/1999 11:06:00, 45056 bytes.
UPGRADE1062: c:\windows\system32\wnaspi32.dll version 4.6.0.1021
UPGRADE1004: c:\windows\system\winaspi.dll dated 09/10/1999 11:06:00, 5600 bytes.
UPGRADE1062: c:\windows\system\winaspi.dll version 4.6.0.1021
UPGRADE1004: c:\windows\system32\drivers\aspi32.sys dated 09/10/1999 11:06:00, 25244 bytes.
UPGRADE1062: c:\windows\system32\drivers\aspi32.sys version 4.6.0.1021
UPGRADE1004: c:\windows\system\wowpost.exe dated 09/10/1999 11:06:00, 4672 bytes.
UPGRADE1062: c:\windows\system\wowpost.exe version 4.6.0.1021
ASPICHK0582: ASPI is properly installed and is fully operational. A total of 3 host adapters have been detected.
LOG0218: Closing installer log on Sat Jul 06 09:56:51 2002
LOG0219:

As you can see version 4.6 is better for me that 4.7
4.7 make my machine to go nuts :)

[beerbaron]

ok can someone be kind enough to send me 4.6 or point me to a link where i can get it? cus its dropped off the adaptec site.

[UltimateDBZ]

v4.6 is only for Win95 so I have no idea why you would want it, but here is a link: http://www.adaptec.com/worldwide/support/driverdetail.html?cat=%2fOperating+System%2fMicrosoft+Windows+95&filekey=aspi32.exe

v4.7 is for Win98 and above, get it here: http://www.adaptec.com/worldwide/support/drivers_by_product.html?cat=/Product/ASPI-4.70&prodkey=ASPI-4.70#Microsoft%20Windows%202000

BTW - Questions like these are a job for Google, not the members of this forum.

[beerbaron]

ppl have been saying that 4.6 has been working flawlessly for them in winxp and that 4.7 is the one that doesnt work right. Curiously enough i found this:

Article ID:
5250
Created:
Jan-1
1995

Edited:
May-20
2002

ASPI Support for Windows 2000 and XP

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Description:
Does ASPI support Win 2000 and Win XP? Adaptec's referenced some warnings when using ASPI version 4.60.

Resolution:
There were warnings on Adaptec's website about possible problems if you install ASPI version 4.60 on a Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows ME operating system. During our test we did not find such problems, indicated in the warning, with Windows Media Player or Adaptec's CD Creator 4.0+ applications, and the 4.60 version of ASPI.
We always recommend a dedicated SCSI adaptor for scanning, and this might be part of the reason we never saw the issue. Adaptec now has a newer version of ASPI and is fully supported in Win 2000, XP and ME. Adaptec recommends this version, 4.70 or later, when using one of the operating systems mentioned above.

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Can anybody tell me any more about this or give testimony?
also, isnt aspi for scsi devices? It's listed under "SCSI Software" on adaptec's site. I dont think i use that...i could be wrong tho.

[beerbaron]

Originally posted by clixomano
trie this:
http://www.doom9.org/Soft21/SupportUtils/forceaspi17.rar

It looks as tho forceaspi is for win9x and nt only? Is that true?

[UltimateDBZ]

I use forceaspi v1.7 on XP and have never had a problem with my aspi layer.

[beerbaron]

Originally posted by UltimateDBZ
I use forceaspi v1.7 on XP and have never had a problem with my aspi layer.

dbz can you read my post above my last one...i shouldnt have posted that last one yet cus im more interested in the one above. i found the 4.6 aspi layer but it says its for nt only...im all confused here.

[UltimateDBZ]

I can't help ya there, I've only ever used forceaspi. My suggestion is to try out forceaspi, I can almost guarantee it will eliminate your troubles.

[beerbaron]

so youve never installed aspi on ur winxp box and it works fine?...what cdrw drive do you use?

btw you can see what version aspi or lack there of that you have by running ASPICHK.EXE if it doesnt find the file then you dont have aspi installed.

[ramutan]

As I told you before (I even show you my log om XP box!) I used and still using ASPI version 4.6, if they are only for Win95 how do you explain that they work on my XP box?
Is up to you to try, but also plp pointed to use forceaspi and try it, if they say is only for Win9X and NT then you are ok!
Remember that XP is built on NT tech. and by the way I use a lot of drivers for NT.
I'm using a Plextor 24/10/40 to record all my SVCD and ASPI version 4.6 I guess you need to decide whats best for you.

Also if you want to istall 4.6 while you doing it it may say for NT but thats ok.
I'm attaching my log for the ASPI check in case somebody wants to verify.

[beerbaron]

sounds like 4.6 is best fo rme i use plextor too. I just got shy when i saw the big warning adaptec posts on their site that infatically states that you should not use those drivers if you have win xp installed...why would they say that if it apparently works so well? doesnt make sense so i just wanted to make sure there was not some other special version somewhere...ill try 4.6 tho since everybody has such good luck with it. Thx for the help.

+ i just went to radifieds website (http://aspi.radified.com/) he gives a massively detailed description of forceaspi and what it does and why. Convinced me.

[UltimateDBZ]

Originally posted by beerbaron
so youve never installed aspi on ur winxp box and it works fine?...what cdrw drive do you use?That's right, and I use a Lite-on 32x