I've got a problem with my MSI MS-8348 CD RW.

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I've got a problem with my MSI MS-8348 CD RW. I've got a problem with my MSI
MS-8348 CD RW.
It copies fine and plays back ok until it gets to towards the last couple of
tracks on the CDR and then the audio disappears into static.

I've tried CD-Rs from different manufacturers but I am still getting loud
crackling and static on several songs on these CDs after they are burned.

I have the latest versions of Windows Media player.

Think my drive is equivalent to CR48-A as CR48-A2 must have come out after I
purchased the computer in 2002 ...
System information:

Drive F:
Description CD-ROM Drive
Media Loaded No
Media Type CD-ROM
Name MSI CD-RW MS-8348
Manufacturer (Standard CD-ROM drives)
Status OK
Transfer Rate Not Available
SCSI Target ID 1
PNP Device
ID IDE\CDROMMSI_CD-RW_MS-8348_______________________120D____\5&3093031C&0&0.1.0
Driver c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys (5.1.2600.2180
(xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), 48.38 KB (49,536 bytes), 17/08/2001 14:52)


OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 Build 2600
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation

System Manufacturer Micro-Star Inc.
System Model MS-6398
System Type X86-based PC
Processor x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 4 GenuineIntel ~2405 Mhz

BIOS Version/Date American Megatrends Inc. V3.0, 26/11/2001
SMBIOS Version 2.3

Total Physical Memory 256.00 MB
Available Physical Memory 52.11 MB
Total Virtual Memory 2.00 GB
Available Virtual Memory 1.96 GB
Page File Space 618.20 MB

 

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Try a lower recording speed, like 16X or 24X
My Computer>rightclick CD drive>Properties>Recording tab (bottom of window)
Apply>OK out
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Thanks for your response Byte... unfortunately, I had already tried lowering
the recording speed in the way you describe (I think to 8X) and it hadnt
worked... I've google around the web but though i've seen others with the
same problem no one has posted a difinitive answer as to how to solve it... i
am assuming there is an answer, of course ...

 

[Guest]

One more aspect to check out. Uninstall it and let WindowsXP reinstall
it automatically on the next reboot. If it asks for drivers, they should be
on your PC's accompanying utility disk. You can uninstall your CD-Rom
in Device Manager. Troubleshoot before trying anything drastic.
Good luck...........:~)
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