Discs Suddenly Won't Burn

[jtarica]

Out of the blue, I can't get any data CDs, DVDs, music CDs, etc. to burn through EMC 7. I'm getting this message: "power calibration area error -- medium error 03/73/03"

 

I've never had a problem before, but lately have been working to purge my system of some spyware (SpySheriff).

 

Could that have done something? How might I fix it?

 

Thanks for any help!

[ausguy]

This is a hardware error fault Power calibration errors are where the drive cant decided on the correct power lever to set the laser at for burning. That is most certainly a firmware issue check to see if ther is an update for your burner ...you can get this error if change media which is not recognised by your burner

hope this helps

[jtarica]

Thanks both of you for the replies. I updated the firmware and that solved it! I wish every fix worked this well on the first try ... I'm off and burning successfully again.

[tbrewst]

This could be an indication that the drive is getting ready to die.Also could be a dirty lens.First off try cleaning the lens with a commercial lens cleaner.It's a Cd or DVD with little brushes that wipe off the lens as the disc spins.If after you do this it still doesn't work it could be time to get a new drive.