Annoying error message when copying...

~~Tokaia~~ · 03-22-2007, 03:30 PM

"Windows encountered a problem when trying to copy this file. What do you want Windows to do? [Retry] [Cancel]"

I'm trying to send it to my DVD drive so I can burn it, but it won't go. It's doing it with any and all files I try. I've never had this problem before. Everything else had burned fine in the past. Anybody know what's up and if/how I can fix it?

DVD drive is a Pioneer DVD-RW DVR-111D.

**TheAtheist** · 03-22-2007, 03:46 PM

Did the DVD burner come with its own software for burning. May be worth trying that to see if the issue resides with Windows being useless or the DVD drive itself.

Geekgirl · 03-22-2007, 03:46 PM

Why do you not use the burning software which should have been supplied with the drive/system?

Are you trying to write a DVD using the rudimentary CD burning function in windows? The native windows burning program only supports Cd writing it does not support DVD writing. If you want to write DVD's then you need burning software to do it. If you bought a retail version of the DVD burner there should be burning software with it. If you bought an OEM that didnt come with burning software then your either going to have to buy some or use freeware like DeepBurner.

~~Tokaia~~ · 03-22-2007, 04:42 PM

It's an OEM and didn't come with software. And I have no other burning programs on my machine. DeepBurner sounds familiar... I think I've tried it and it was a piece of junk. I'll try it, though.

chin · 03-22-2007, 06:46 PM

I've been using CDBurnerXP for quite a while now and it works fantastic.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=4242

~~Tokaia~~ · 03-23-2007, 08:20 AM

Tried that one, too. It kept failing and messing up my discs.

Chevy · 03-23-2007, 08:59 AM

Do a google search for Nero 7 OEM. You'll find some very fair deals (don't be alarmed by the low prices - they are legit. I get mine from my supplier at a little less than those rates).

chin · 03-23-2007, 02:43 PM

Since this never happened before, is this a different type/brand of media? Because all media are definitely not created equal. I would ask at CDfreaks.com

03-22-2007, 03:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
~~Tokaia~~ Register user Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central IL Posts: 23 OS: WinXP	Annoying error message when copying... "Windows encountered a problem when trying to copy this file. What do you want Windows to do? [Retry] [Cancel]" I'm trying to send it to my DVD drive so I can burn it, but it won't go. It's doing it with any and all files I try. I've never had this problem before. Everything else had burned fine in the past. Anybody know what's up and if/how I can fix it? DVD drive is a Pioneer DVD-RW DVR-111D.

03-22-2007, 03:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
TheAtheist TSF Articles Team Join Date: May 2006 Location: Portishead, Bristol Posts: 1,217 OS: xp sp2 My System	Re: Annoying error message when copying... Did the DVD burner come with its own software for burning. May be worth trying that to see if the issue resides with Windows being useless or the DVD drive itself.

03-22-2007, 03:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Geekgirl Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 12,404 OS: 98SE/WinXP Home/WinXP Pro Blog Entries: 1	Re: Annoying error message when copying... Why do you not use the burning software which should have been supplied with the drive/system? Are you trying to write a DVD using the rudimentary CD burning function in windows? The native windows burning program only supports Cd writing it does not support DVD writing. If you want to write DVD's then you need burning software to do it. If you bought a retail version of the DVD burner there should be burning software with it. If you bought an OEM that didnt come with burning software then your either going to have to buy some or use freeware like DeepBurner. __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM

03-22-2007, 04:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
~~Tokaia~~ Register user Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central IL Posts: 23 OS: WinXP	Re: Annoying error message when copying... It's an OEM and didn't come with software. And I have no other burning programs on my machine. DeepBurner sounds familiar... I think I've tried it and it was a piece of junk. I'll try it, though.

03-22-2007, 06:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
chin Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Santa Maria, CA Posts: 232 OS: XP Home/Vista	Re: Annoying error message when copying... I've been using CDBurnerXP for quite a while now and it works fantastic. http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=4242

03-23-2007, 08:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
~~Tokaia~~ Register user Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central IL Posts: 23 OS: WinXP	Re: Annoying error message when copying... Tried that one, too. It kept failing and messing up my discs.

03-23-2007, 08:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
Chevy Semi-Retired Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Notlob Posts: 5,183 OS: Vista Ultimate My System	Re: Annoying error message when copying... Do a google search for Nero 7 OEM. You'll find some very fair deals (don't be alarmed by the low prices - they are legit. I get mine from my supplier at a little less than those rates). __________________ “The man who smiles when things go wrong has thought of someone to blame it on. ” - Robert Bloch

03-23-2007, 02:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
chin Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Santa Maria, CA Posts: 232 OS: XP Home/Vista	Re: Annoying error message when copying... Since this never happened before, is this a different type/brand of media? Because all media are definitely not created equal. I would ask at CDfreaks.com