Disc error while burning pics

chutney26 · chutney26 #1 (**permalink**)

10-26-2011, 03:46 PM

Hi i tried to burn photos from Iphoto (Macbook 2011 OSX) to cd today and got the following message:

'The burn to the HL-DT-ST DVDRW GS23N drive failed. The burn failed because of a medium write error'.

any ideas

Thank you

vansmith · vansmith #2 (**permalink**)

10-26-2011, 03:50 PM

If you're trying to burn at the fastest speed possible, try a slower speed. You'll also want to try a different brand, especially if you're trying a cheap brand.

chutney26 · chutney26 #3 (**permalink**)

10-26-2011, 03:55 PM

Hi thanks for the quick reply they were a cheap brand of discs (normally ok on windows) what speed do you suggest for the burn ?

vansmith · vansmith #4 (**permalink**)

10-26-2011, 03:57 PM

If they are cheap discs, go nice and slow. I can't give you a perfect speed but maybe start at 4x and work your way down if you keep running into errors.

chutney26 · chutney26 #5 (**permalink**)

10-26-2011, 04:04 PM

ok i think i was trying x24!!!!! i need to chill i will give it a go.Also on iphoto do you know why my holiday pics have been sectioned into the events folder ,how thats since the pics were taking over a week ?

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Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,440 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	10-26-2011, 03:50 PM If you're trying to burn at the fastest speed possible, try a slower speed. You'll also want to try a different brand, especially if you're trying a cheap brand. Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
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Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,440 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	10-26-2011, 03:57 PM If they are cheap discs, go nice and slow. I can't give you a perfect speed but maybe start at 4x and work your way down if you keep running into errors. Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
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chutney26 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: May 05, 2011 Posts: 21	10-26-2011, 03:46 PM Hi i tried to burn photos from Iphoto (Macbook 2011 OSX) to cd today and got the following message: 'The burn to the HL-DT-ST DVDRW GS23N drive failed. The burn failed because of a medium write error'. any ideas Thank you
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chutney26 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: May 05, 2011 Posts: 21	10-26-2011, 04:04 PM ok i think i was trying x24!!!!! i need to chill i will give it a go.Also on iphoto do you know why my holiday pics have been sectioned into the events folder ,how thats since the pics were taking over a week ?
	QUOTE Thanks

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