slow, choppy encoding

[bobandan]

This machine used to encode and burn a dvd in just a few minutes...
lately it has taken to being very slow...
the read rate is under 2000 kb now...I thought my reader was at fault so I bought a new combo drive...no better..The burn time is excellent
it's just the encoding that sucks..

[mpucoder]

check your computer for parasites (aka spyware) like RealPlayer. Simple check is to open the task manager and look at what's running. More elaborate is to run spyware/virus sweepers.

[bobandan]

I run a spychecker and avg...but I'll look anyhow...thanks
and I'll let you know...

[mpucoder]

Funny thing is, none of the checkers considers RealPlayer to be a bad program, but it runs hidden and chews up cpu.

[bobandan]

I don't allow Real Player on my machines...after a thorough
cleaning I didn't see a difference...but I up-graded
the combo drives firm ware and it helped a lot...
go figure?

[bobandan]

by the way...do you put your reader and burner
on the same ide channel?

[mrbass]

Originally posted by bobandan
This machine used to encode and burn a dvd in just a few minutes...
lately it has taken to being very slow...
the read rate is under 2000 kb now...I thought my reader was at fault so I bought a new combo drive...no better..The burn time is excellent
it's just the encoding that sucks..
what's the manufacturer and models of your dvd burners. Most likely you bought a sony that is locked at CSS 2X read. Also make sure DMA is enabled.

[darkangle73]

yep I would have to agree with mrbass, when asking for info you should always tell us as mutch info about your computer as possible
i.e.(what kind of prossesor,motherboard,memory,hdd,dvd/cd rom,dvd burner,video card,operating system,and last but not least what kind of programs are you running for dvd back ups!! :confused: