Memorex CD-RW

[Guest]

I have been using memorex cd-rws to burn info from my computer. They are
700MB, 80 minute, 8x-12x high speed. The other day I picked up some cd-rws
that are 700MB, 80 minute, 24X ultra speed. When I try to use them I keep
getting a message that says that the files could not be copied and the cd is
unuseable. I tried the old ones again and they work. Is there some reason I
can't use the new cds. Is there some way I can make them work on my computer
or am I out of that money?

 

[Randy]

I have been using memorex cd-rws to burn info from my computer. They
are 700MB, 80 minute, 8x-12x high speed. The other day I picked up
some cd-rws that are 700MB, 80 minute, 24X ultra speed. When I try
to use them I keep getting a message that says that the files could
not be copied and the cd is unuseable. I tried the old ones again
and they work. Is there some reason I can't use the new cds. Is
there some way I can make them work on my computer or am I out of
that money?

If you CD burner doesn't write at that speed, then they are useless. You
might try going to the burners web site and see if there is a firmware that
might be available for 24X.

 

[Rock]

I have been using memorex cd-rws to burn info from my computer. They are
700MB, 80 minute, 8x-12x high speed. The other day I picked up some cd-rws
that are 700MB, 80 minute, 24X ultra speed. When I try to use them I keep
getting a message that says that the files could not be copied and the cd is
unuseable. I tried the old ones again and they work. Is there some reason I
can't use the new cds. Is there some way I can make them work on my computer
or am I out of that money?

It could be that your drive won't work with that speed of CD-RW or it
just doesn't like those disks.

 

[Harry Ohrn]

As you see here
http://www.memorex.com/html/products_subcategory.php?section=1&SID=2&opento=100001
the discs are for writers capable of burning at 16X to 24X If your CD Writer
doesn't meet those specs then drop back to the appropriate disc speed rated
for your writer.

 

[Nick Goetz]

I have been using memorex cd-rws to burn info from my computer.
They are 700MB, 80 minute, 8x-12x high speed. The other day I
picked up some cd-rws that are 700MB, 80 minute, 24X ultra
speed. When I try to use them I keep getting a message that
says that the files could not be copied and the cd is unuseable.
I tried the old ones again and they work. Is there some reason
I can't use the new cds. Is there some way I can make them work
on my computer or am I out of that money?

Check your CD Burner's manufacturer's site for a "firmware" update.

Nick Goetz

 

[Yves Leclerc]

Try using the 24X media at a slower burning speed.