About this tag
The disc error tag on WindowsForum.com covers a range of issues related to optical media, including DVDs and CDs. Common problems include discs that fail to burn properly, are not recognized by the drive, or cause playback errors. Users report errors such as 'disc error press any key to restart' during boot, 'Please insert a disc' messages when a disc is already inserted, and write-protection appearing unexpectedly on rewritable media. Troubleshooting topics include burning software like Nero and ImgBurn, drive compatibility, media quality, and Windows upgrades that may affect burning functionality. The tag also addresses dual-layer DVD playback issues and recovery from failed burns.
  1. N

    Question DVD drive and media and burning

    1) Using cdburnerxp I burned a DVD mdisc on a Lite-On iHAS122-14 FU drive (currently firmware EL06) that previously burned and read DVD mdiscs. After burning, the burning test (if the burning was completed successfully) failed. Now, on that same drive, if I put the disc in, nothing appears. I...
    • nandobadam88
    • Thread
    • asus drive burnin test burning issues burning software cdburnerxp data extraction data loss disc disc error disk performance dvd dvd drive dvd issues file recovery firmware lite-on drive media compatibility optical media recording failures troubleshooting
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  2. N

    8.5GB Dual layer dvds only play halfway through .

    Evening all , When I burn a 8.5GB Dual layer dvd , it only gets about halfway then the picture sticks . I have had this happen before , quite a few years ago now . I think its something to do with not all the dvd being burned properly . I tried it today on Nero 2018 Platinum , its been years...
    • NettleWarbler
    • Thread
    • burning disc error dual layer dvd film multilayer nero playback issues software video issues
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Software
  3. W

    Windows 10 UDF DVD write protected?

    Hello. My DVD+RW with UDF is suddenly write-protected despite I have never finalized it. I just used it normally, and on the next day, it was suddenly write-protected.
    • WinFreak
    • Thread
    • backup data recovery disc error dvd dvd-rw file system media storage udf write protection
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. J

    Windows 8 Trouble Burning CDs on Samsung Laptop After Windows 8.1 Upgrade

    hi ..i have a samsung laptop just over a year old ..when i try to burn cds on media player it does everything it should ,but when i try to play the discs on cd player or dvd player it just shows disc error .ive tried 3 or 4 different burning software programs and 3 different types of cdr discs...
    • johndb
    • Thread
    • cd burning cdr discs disc error laptop media player samsung software issues verbatim windows 8 windows 8.1
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. kannabalistic

    Windows 7 Disc error press any key to restart

    Ok so I get back on my PC (windows 7) and it's starting up. Then suddenly a block screen with letters saying disc error press any key to restart I pressed a key and the same thing showed up again... what do I do???!!! Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk
    • kannabalistic
    • Thread
    • boot issues computer help disc error error message failure hard drive restart options startup system restore troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. R

    Windows 7 Insert a disc - error - "Please insert a disc into drive D:."

    I initially had a problem with my my computer i.e. 'Windows desktop manager stopped working and was closed' - so having tried many potential solutions, and failed, I am resigned to restoring the computer to factory settings. It seems that I have to do with the windows installation disc. But my...
    • rosphite1
    • Thread
    • d drive disc error dvd drive error factory settings installation disk restoration troubleshooting windows 7 windows management
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 All DVDs burnt do not work, tried many things, need assistance.

    Hey there, I joined here a while ago just to poke around at the information but now I require some assistance with something that has me stumped. First I will list my system specs. Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit (No SP1 Beta) Intel Q6600 Stock Speeds 2.4Ghz 4Gb DDR2 Nvidia 9800GTX (updated...
    • Hobbit25
    • Thread
    • burner issues compatibility computer help device manager disc error dma dvd burning dvd maker firmware hardware imgburn lg gsa-h30n nero nod32 roxio sata software system specs troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  8. T

    Windows 7 Error Burning to Disc

    Running Win7 Ultimate 64-bit. This may be the first time I've tried burning under the purchased version, had no problems in the RC7. I Get an error message "There was an error burning to disc. The disc may be unsuable". I've tried using several new discs. I searched the internet, and made sure...
    • tomrope
    • Thread
    • blu-ray burning disc error dvd-rw media software storage troubleshooting ultimate windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  9. W

    Windows 7 Win 7- boot failure (on SATA dvd)

    Hi. I cannot install Win 7 (pro, 64 bit). After booting cd/dvd the following text appears: "disc boot failure, please insert system disc and press enter" I have SATA dvd. I 've checked that when I plug ATA dvd there is no problem. What shuld I do to instal Win 7 using my SATA dvd...
    • wondy
    • Thread
    • 64-bit bios settings boot issues disc error hardware compatibility installation sata dvd system drive troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  10. J

    Windows 7 Windows 7 Upgrade Issues

    Sorry if this is long-winded, I just wanted to make sure I provided all the relevant information… I am having some problems performing my upgrade from Vista Ultimate 64 bit to Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit. I ran the compatibility wizard and was instructed to remove iTunes and some HP games...
    • jmac5150
    • Thread
    • 64-bit amd compatibility disc error drivers error hp support installation ipod itunes lexmark norton performance reactivation software sync task manager ultimate upgrade windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  11. H

    Windows 7 VAIO Upgrade does NOT WORK!!!

    Faulty Supplement Disc1: I have a VAIO VGN-FW33G, paid and got the DVD's from Sony, and after following the Upgrade User Guide get: This disc cannot reformat the hard disk drive and reinstall windows vista to the default settings. See the intstruction manual supplied with the Supplement...
    • Hendrik
    • Thread
    • disc error hard drive notebook reinstall sony support upgrade user guide vaio windows vista
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support