... because at this rate i think i could open a market stall.... heres my problem.

I use Windows 98SE, 600Mhz, 192mb ram system. Nero is my main burn software and i use 3 different types of disks.

The problem is that if i try burning at a faster speed then 4x, i get a brand new coaster. :mad:

My CD burner is a LG 12x 8x 32x and burning a cd at the moment takes 20mins..

I've increased the buffer memory in Nero to 80MB (Which it states should be the maximum)

I was wondering if Windows 98SE is too blame.

Any info would be greatful.

Regards,
Nick.

is DMA enable?

Originally posted by Badidoh
is DMA enable?

Thats a new word for me.... no idea.

It's not a word it is an acronym. It stands for Direct Memory Access.

For win98, the option can be found under a devices properties.

i can tell you it is not the the fault of win 98se i use win 98se and i burn at 32 and get no coasters i have a lite on. i dont think not having dma turned on will cause coasters it just wont burn as fast.

Have you been through all the hints and tips in the guide here M8

trouble shooters guide (http://www.cdrom-guide.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=247968)

There are so many reasons for your problem, it may be a very long thread before its cured, if you can say i've done this, and this, and this, etc.. you take a lot of the initial guess work out

DMA and Aspi are a couple of the starter area's

Regards

Nuttapper