Question：Here's my problem: I have two computers with Vista and I can't burn a CD on either of them ( a Dell XPS desktop with Vista Home Premium 32 bit and an HP Pavilion laptop with Vista Home Premium 64 bit). When I put in a CD-R and click on Start Burn, it shows that it's analyzing the songs and then goes straigt to writing. When it's finished writing each song it says complete like it's supposed to. The only problem is, it doesn't burn the songs and finalizes the disk so it is blank and unusable. You can see where it has been burned, but nothing is recorded. I have another HP Pavilion running Windows XP and I have no problem burning CDs on that one. But the Media Player on XP has another step - analyzing, preparing and then writing. Why is this middle step (preparing) not working with Vista? Is it a driver problem or something else I need to download?
Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Joe
Answer 1：Here's my problem: I have two computers with Vista and I can't burn a CD on either of them ( a Dell XPS desktop with Vista Home Premium 32 bit and an HP Pavilion laptop with Vista Home Premium 64 bit). When I put in a CD-R and click on Start Burn, it shows that it's analyzing the songs and then goes straigt to writing. When it's finished writing each song it says complete like it's supposed to. The only problem is, it doesn't burn the songs and finalizes the disk so it is blank and unusable. You can see where it has been burned, but nothing is recorded. I have another HP Pavilion running Windows XP and I have no problem burning CDs on that one. But the Media Player on XP has another step - analyzing, preparing and then writing. Why is this middle step (preparing) not working with Vista? Is it a driver problem or something else I need to download?
Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Joe
Answer 2：
Hello EkloJoe,
Thank you for posting. It seems that you are using the Live file system when burning your CDs. I've included the documentation on what it is and how to change the file types of CD/DVDs below.
Which CD or DVD format should I use?
- Pick the appropriate disc and format for your needs
- Understanding the difference between the Live File System and Mastered disc formats
- Why are there different versions of the Live File System format?
- What are the differences between the various kinds of CD and DVD discs?
Which format you should use is determined by the computer you're going to use to read the information after it's saved.
Pick the appropriate disc and format for your needs
Find the example in the table below that best describes your situation. Then insert the recommended kind of disc and choose the appropriate format when you prepare your disc for burning.
The following table describes the different CD or DVD burning situations you might encounter and provides advice about which format to use.
| To | Use this |
|---|---|
| Burn any kind of file and use the disc in a Windows XP or later computer | Disc: Any kind of disc that works with your disc burner. If you have a CD-RW drive, you can use CD-R or CD-RW media. If you have a DVD burner, you should check the manual to see what kind of discs it supports. Format: Live File System |
| Leave a disc in your computer's burner and copy files to it at your convenience, such as for routine backup | Disc: Any kind of disc that works with your disc burner. If you have a CD-RW drive, you can use CD-R or CD-RW media. If you have a DVD burner, you should check the manual to see what kind of discs it supports. Format: Live File System |
| Be able to add and erase files over and over, as if the disc were a floppy disk or USB flash drive | Disc: CD-R, CD+R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, or DVD-RAM. Format: Live File System |
| Burn any kind of file and use the disc in any computer, including versions of Windows earlier than Windows XP | Disc: Any kind of disc that works with your disc burner. If you have a CD-RW drive, you can use CD-R or CD-RW media. If you have a DVD burner, you should check the manual to see what kind of discs it supports. Format: Mastered |
| Burn music or pictures and use the disc in any computer, including versions of Windows earlier than Windows XP, or ordinary CD or DVD players that can play MP3s and digital pictures | Disc: CD-R, DVD-R, or DVD+R. Format: Mastered |
Understanding the difference between the Live File System and Mastered disc formats
If you have burned CDs using Windows XP, you are already familiar with the Mastered format. The latest version of Windows offers a new format, called Live File System. Discs that use the Live File System format are often more convenient because you can copy selected files immediately and as often as you want, as if the disc were a floppy disc or USB flash drive. On the other hand, Live File System discs can't be used in all computers and devices. Use this guide to understand the difference between Live File System and Mastered discs:
Discs formatted with the Live File System option:
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Work like a USB flash drive or floppy disk, meaning you can copy files to disc immediately without having to burn them.
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Are convenient if you want to keep a disc in the burn drive and copy files whenever the need arises.
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Are only compatible with Windows XP and later versions of Windows.
Discs formatted with the Mastered option:
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Don't copy files immediately, meaning you need to select the entire collection of files that you want to copy to the disc, and then burn them all at once.
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Are convenient if you want to burn a large collection of files, such as a music CD.
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Are compatible with older computers and devices such as CD players and DVD players.
Why are there different versions of the Live File System format?
Each version of the Live File System format is compatible with different operating systems. Depending on which computers you plan to use a disc in, you might need to select a different version of Live File System. If you plan to use your disc on the latest version of Windows, however, you will never need to change the version of Live File System you use. If you need to make discs that are compatible with earlier versions of Windows, use the table below to select the right Live File System version for your needs:
The following table describes Live File System versions and their appropriate uses.
| Live File System version | Best for |
|---|---|
| 1.02 | This format can be read on Windows 98 as well as many Apple computers. You should use this version if you need to format DVD-RAM or MO (Magneto-optical) discs. |
| 1.5 | This format is compatible with Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003. It might not be compatible with Windows 98 or Apple computers. |
| 2.01 | This format is compatible with Windows XP and Windows Server . It might not compatible with Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Apple computers. |
| 2.5 | This format is designed for the latest version of Windows and might not be compatible with earlier versions of Windows. |
Zack
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Answer 3：I'm having the exact same problem with Windows Media Player 11. Did you resolve it? I don't understand how to get WMP to burn in Mastered format. =(
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