bbMPEG - Cannot write to output file

[DJBenz]

Yes, this old chestnut again. I've searched through the forum, but can't find a definitive answer on this problem.

I'm using DVD2SVCD (latest build) & CCE 2.5 to convert an AVI to DVD MPEG-2. I have done at least 20 movies this way over the last couple of months, at top speed with no problems whatsoever.

Of course, now I get the bbmpeg error "Cannot write to output file" after CCE has finished encoding and the muxing starts.

My system :
2 x P3 800Mhz
786MB RAM
2x20GB HDD, 1x80GB HDD (Win2K, the drive I'm using for the conversion, at least 35GB free space).
Win2000 SP3

So, things suggested that it might be (in other threads):

1. Disk space - Plenty of that thanks ;)
2. Virus checker - I'll try disabling it, but I think this is unlikely to be the cause as I've done so many error free conversions when it's running.

The other thing that occurred to me was that my Win2K drive is FAT32, not NTFS. Could bbmpeg be fussy because the output file will be over 2GB? Again, I think this unlikely as I've always made files of 2-4gb with this conversion method, and never had a problem.

Thanks for any feedback, and if it helps I can post a logfile tonight when I get home.

DJ

[r6d2]

Hi, DJBenz , and welcome to the forum.

Originally posted by DJBenz
Yes, this old chestnut again. I've searched through the forum, but can't find a definitive answer on this problem.
Not exactly related, but did you check this thread?

http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?s=&postid=389633#post389633
The other thing that occurred to me was that my Win2K drive is FAT32, not NTFS. Could bbmpeg be fussy because the output file will be over 2GB?
The FAT32 filesize limit is 4-GB, so it's unlikely to be the cause.

if it helps I can post a logfile tonight when I get home.
Mandatory. Please read the stickies before posting to see the guidelines on how to get the best possible help. They are there for a reason!

[DJBenz]

Originally posted by r6d2
Not exactly related, but did you check this thread?

http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?s=&postid=389633#post389633

Hmm, interesting. I did do a fresh install of the DVD2SVCD bundle yesterday, but you never know..............

Originally posted by r6d2
Mandatory. Please read the stickies before posting to see the guidelines on how to get the best possible help. They are there for a reason!

:blush: Sorry! I posted from work and didn't get the chance to read the stickies (had to post on the sly). I'm currently trying another conversion, I'll post up the log if I get another error.

Thanks for your time.

DJ

[r6d2]

Originally posted by DJBenz
I posted from work and didn't get the chance to read the stickies
Confessing to do personal affairs in your company time does not redeem you, sinner! :D:D:D

Is the system you describe the one you have at home? Gee, that job indeed pays well. ;)

[DJBenz]

Hey! I confessed, I want redemption. :D

Anyway, I managed a successful conversion after switching off the virus checker. OK, OK I know it's what everyone suggests for this problem, but I'd ruled it out because :

a. I've done loads of conversions in the past with it running.
and
b. My computer problems are never that simple to fix.:D

Anyway, I'm glad it was so simple. I'll update this thread with a log if it goes belly up again. Thanks again for taking the time to reply. I'm off to read those stickies now. ;)

DJ