Error Updating Menu

[saripalli]

I tried burning a DVD and got this error message - "Error updating menu 1 of 1 (Menu Creation Phase)

Error Code 0x80004005. I burned the same file on a VCD and didn't have any problems.

I am using Videowave 7 and system details are: Dell Dimension 4600, Pentium 4, 2.8GHz 768MB of RAM, 120 GB of total hard disk space (40 internal, 80 external), Integrated Intel Extreme Graphics 2, Windows XP Home 5.1, SP 2

Any suggestions would be very helpful.

[sknis]

There are several possible causes from problems with your burner, (please post what it is) or obsolete firmware to as simple as a bad set of blank discs. You may want to borrow a few of a different manufacturer from a friend and try those; make sure your burner will burn the type of disc that you have (+R or -R). You may also want to buy a few good quality RW discs to experiment with.

Post back with the burner information. I seem to remember that Dell had put bad burners in some of their machines and they were being replaced. If you post the information, perhaps you will get some feedback on how to get that to run.

 

I tried burning a DVD and got this error message - "Error updating menu 1 of 1 (Menu Creation Phase)

Error Code 0x80004005. I burned the same file on a VCD and didn't have any problems.

I am using Videowave 7 and system details are: Dell Dimension 4600, Pentium 4, 2.8GHz 768MB of RAM, 120 GB of total hard disk space (40 internal, 80 external), Integrated Intel Extreme Graphics 2, Windows XP Home 5.1, SP 2

Any suggestions would be very helpful.

[Larry]

I tried burning a DVD and got this error message - "Error updating menu 1 of 1 (Menu Creation Phase)

Error Code 0x80004005. I burned the same file on a VCD and didn't have any problems.

I am using Videowave 7 and system details are: Dell Dimension 4600, Pentium 4, 2.8GHz 768MB of RAM, 120 GB of total hard disk space (40 internal, 80 external), Integrated Intel Extreme Graphics 2, Windows XP Home 5.1, SP 2

Any suggestions would be very helpful.

The process of rendering the output for a VCD as opposed to a DVD is much different. A vcd ends up as mpeg1 low res bitrate video, whereas a dvd is mpeg2 hi res bitrate. So for dvd encoding, you must have DirectX 9 and a video card that fully supports it. It could well be that your integrated graphics card is not up to the task. You can try updating the drivers for you video and check to make sure you have DirectX 9 installed. If that doesn't help, post back with more detail on the integrated graphics you have, like the chip #. If you need help with finding that, just ask.

[saripalli]

I was able to burn DVDs of a slideshow (pictures) after a few attempts and I had the same error then.

I have burned DVDs before using Sonic MyDVD and didn't have a problem. I recently purchased Videowave Professional 7 and am trying to use it instead.

I have a SONY DVD RW DRU 530A. I am trying to burn -R format discs (which I had done successfully before) and have tried 2 different types of discs.

How do I check what version of DirectX I have installed and graphics chip details?

[Larry]

I was able to burn DVDs of a slideshow (pictures) after a few attempts and I had the same error then.

I have burned DVDs before using Sonic MyDVD and didn't have a problem. I recently purchased Videowave Professional 7 and am trying to use it instead.

I have a SONY DVD RW DRU 530A. I am trying to burn -R format discs (which I had done successfully before) and have tried 2 different types of discs.

How do I check what version of DirectX I have installed and graphics chip details?

Versions of Sonic MyDVD are not programmed the same way as Roxio's VideoWave 7 product, so what you can and can't do in one has no relation to what you can or can't do in the other. they function and use your system differently.

 

Video adapter: Right click on My Computer and select Properties. Click on the Hardware tab, then on Device Manager button. In Device Manager, find the entry labeled Display adapters. Expand that section and note the full text of what is listed.

 

Directx: Go to Start, Run and type in dxdiag and click OK. this should open up the DirectX diagnostic tool. On the System tab you'll find a listed a DirectX Version: note the full text of what's listed.

[saripalli]

Thanks for the tips. I intalled the latest version of DirectX and it seems to be working fine now. One related question is the DVD (-R) produced plays fine on my computer, but does not play well on my home DVD player (Pioneer DV-444 which is about 4 years old). Is that because of incompatibility in the DVD Player or just bad media?

[Larry]

Thanks for the tips. I intalled the latest version of DirectX and it seems to be working fine now. One related question is the DVD (-R) produced plays fine on my computer, but does not play well on my home DVD player (Pioneer DV-444 which is about 4 years old). Is that because of incompatibility in the DVD Player or just bad media?

Yes, that typically means that your player either does not like the format (-R or +R) or the brand of disc. If possible, you could try +R discs if your burner can burn that, or else try another brand of disc.

 

Another could source of information on players, and disc format/brand compatability is http://www.videohelp.com/ You may want to check that website out.

[saripalli]

Thanks. I appreciate your help.