I just installed, multiple times, EMC 9. Finally seemed to get everything working after having to uninstall the DE version that came with the laptop, run the DLA patch for Vista, clean up the registry....etc. I create a project in VideoWave and then go over to MyDVD to burn it. Previews fine in MyDVD but when I go burn the DVD I get the "Please insert valid media" pop-up box.
From the status bar at the bottom I am told my disc size is 75 min and I have used 148.8MB and have 501.2 MB Free. Looks like MyDVD thinks I just have a CD burner for some reason even though it recognizes my hardware correctly as a "SONY DVD_RW DW-Q58A UDS2" in the burn project box.
One of the previous topics suggested reinstalling EMC 9:
[url=http://forums.support.roxio.com/lofiversion/index.php/t17575.html]
I have done that twice so far and still no luck. Any other suggestions, fixes or patches out there that can fix this problem? How about selling a version of the software that actually works?
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, Apr 07 2007 06:55 AM
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Posted 07 April 2007 - 04:28 PM
QUOTE (erfoley @ Apr 7 2007, 09:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just installed, multiple times, EMC 9. Finally seemed to get everything working after having to uninstall the DE version that came with the laptop, run the DLA patch for Vista, clean up the registry....etc. I create a project in VideoWave and then go over to MyDVD to burn it. Previews fine in MyDVD but when I go burn the DVD I get the "Please insert valid media" pop-up box.
From the status bar at the bottom I am told my disc size is 75 min and I have used 148.8MB and have 501.2 MB Free. Looks like MyDVD thinks I just have a CD burner for some reason even though it recognizes my hardware correctly as a "SONY DVD_RW DW-Q58A UDS2" in the burn project box.
One of the previous topics suggested reinstalling EMC 9:
[url=http://forums.support.roxio.com/lofiversion/index.php/t17575.html]
I have done that twice so far and still no luck. Any other suggestions, fixes or patches out there that can fix this problem? How about selling a version of the software that actually works?
Ed F
Dell Inspiron E1505
2 Gig DRAM
120 Gig Hard drive
Intel Core2 Duo Cpu T7200 @ 2.00GHz
SONY DVD_RW DW-Q58A
ATI Mobility Radeon X1400
Windows Vista Home Premium
The highlighted text tells me you are working on a VCD or SVCD project. You need to start with a DVD project.
From the status bar at the bottom I am told my disc size is 75 min and I have used 148.8MB and have 501.2 MB Free. Looks like MyDVD thinks I just have a CD burner for some reason even though it recognizes my hardware correctly as a "SONY DVD_RW DW-Q58A UDS2" in the burn project box.
One of the previous topics suggested reinstalling EMC 9:
[url=http://forums.support.roxio.com/lofiversion/index.php/t17575.html]
I have done that twice so far and still no luck. Any other suggestions, fixes or patches out there that can fix this problem? How about selling a version of the software that actually works?
Ed F
Dell Inspiron E1505
2 Gig DRAM
120 Gig Hard drive
Intel Core2 Duo Cpu T7200 @ 2.00GHz
SONY DVD_RW DW-Q58A
ATI Mobility Radeon X1400
Windows Vista Home Premium
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Posted 07 April 2007 - 05:41 PM
QUOTE (Larry @ Apr 7 2007, 04:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The highlighted text tells me you are working on a VCD or SVCD project. You need to start with a DVD project.
The only type of project I can create in the File>New Project is a VCD project. The other options are all greyed out.
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Posted 07 April 2007 - 05:46 PM
QUOTE (erfoley @ Apr 7 2007, 08:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The only type of project I can create in the File>New Project is a VCD project. The other options are all greyed out.
Did your EMC 9 come with your burner?
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Posted 07 April 2007 - 05:49 PM
QUOTE (grandpabruce @ Apr 7 2007, 05:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Did your EMC 9 come with your burner?
No. I purchased it as a download on Friday, April 6th. The burner is the drive that came with the laptop when I purchased it in mid-March.
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Posted 08 April 2007 - 03:02 AM
Maybe it is the order of the Steps???
Open MyDVD and select File – New Project – DVD (check the disc size now)
Click on Add New Movie and add your dmsm project file from VW.
It should be ready for a DVD at this point.
Open MyDVD and select File – New Project – DVD (check the disc size now)
Click on Add New Movie and add your dmsm project file from VW.
It should be ready for a DVD at this point.
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Posted 08 April 2007 - 06:27 PM
QUOTE (james_hardin @ Apr 8 2007, 03:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Maybe it is the order of the Steps???
Open MyDVD and select File – New Project – DVD (check the disc size now)
Click on Add New Movie and add your dmsm project file from VW.
It should be ready for a DVD at this point.
Open MyDVD and select File – New Project – DVD (check the disc size now)
Click on Add New Movie and add your dmsm project file from VW.
It should be ready for a DVD at this point.
The "DVD" option under File --> New Project is greyed out and can't be selected when I try that.
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Posted 08 April 2007 - 06:40 PM
QUOTE (erfoley @ Apr 8 2007, 09:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The "DVD" option under File --> New Project is greyed out and can't be selected when I try that.
Did you activate the .mpeg codec when you were prompted to do so?
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Posted 09 April 2007 - 04:50 PM
QUOTE (grandpabruce @ Apr 8 2007, 06:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Did you activate the .mpeg codec when you were prompted to do so?
I was not prompted ever to activate the mpeg codec. When would I get this prompt?
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Posted 09 April 2007 - 04:55 PM
QUOTE (erfoley @ Apr 9 2007, 07:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was not prompted ever to activate the mpeg codec. When would I get this prompt?
You should, at the least, after you've added a few mpeg files into MyDVD or VW. For some reason, sometimes it's the first time and some people have said it's taken many times for them to get the nag.
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Posted 10 April 2007 - 02:28 PM
QUOTE (Beerman @ Apr 9 2007, 04:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You should, at the least, after you've added a few mpeg files into MyDVD or VW. For some reason, sometimes it's the first time and some people have said it's taken many times for them to get the nag.
I tried adding mpeg's on several different projects. Some of the projects I added 5 mpeg's to but with no luck yet. Anyway to force adding the codec?
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Posted 10 April 2007 - 02:32 PM
QUOTE (erfoley @ Apr 10 2007, 05:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I tried adding mpeg's on several different projects. Some of the projects I added 5 mpeg's to but with no luck yet. Anyway to force adding the codec?
Hey, if everything works and you're not asked to activate, why worry?
You can try the manual activation process
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Posted 10 April 2007 - 02:34 PM
QUOTE (erfoley @ Apr 10 2007, 05:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I tried adding mpeg's on several different projects. Some of the projects I added 5 mpeg's to but with no luck yet. Anyway to force adding the codec?
You may have accidentally clicked on Don't show this message again, the first time it asked you to activate. That message does come up, which is ridiculous.
I think your best option is to follow the instructions for doing a clean uninstall/install, and hope it works.
http://forums.support.roxio.com/index.php?showtopic=14713
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Posted 10 April 2007 - 02:57 PM
QUOTE (Beerman @ Apr 10 2007, 02:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey, if everything works and you're not asked to activate, why worry?
You can try the manual activation process
You can try the manual activation process
I followed the instructions but never received an activation dialog. The MyDVD still does not let me start any new project that isn't a VCD project. Any other ideas?
QUOTE (grandpabruce @ Apr 10 2007, 02:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You may have accidentally clicked on Don't show this message again, the first time it asked you to activate. That message does come up, which is ridiculous.
I think your best option is to follow the instructions for doing a clean uninstall/install, and hope it works.
http://forums.support.roxio.com/index.php?showtopic=14713
I think your best option is to follow the instructions for doing a clean uninstall/install, and hope it works.
http://forums.support.roxio.com/index.php?showtopic=14713
Followed those instructions numerous times with diminishing hope that they would work with each reinstall. At this point my best bet may be to uninstall Roxio and go buy Nero.
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Posted 10 April 2007 - 03:25 PM
I'm sorry, I got confused and thought you were able to use all the functions without activating....duh!
Months back after going from the Suite to Deluxe, I had to do a clean install 3 times before I could finally activate and use mpeg files. Yes, it shouldn't be this hard but I can't tell you why some of us suffer and others don't.
Months back after going from the Suite to Deluxe, I had to do a clean install 3 times before I could finally activate and use mpeg files. Yes, it shouldn't be this hard but I can't tell you why some of us suffer and others don't.
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