You can always try downloading Laffin's fix to ASPI here, just make sure you read and follow the instructions carefully. This could resolve your issue, if not, I would say the drive is toast.

http://members.aol.com/mp3mogul/aspi.zip

(in reply to Charls)

i'm not sure how to find out.
but i've got a aspi checker from adaptec "aspi installation verification".
this tool says:

WINDOWS XP

component version size
====================================
aspi32.sys not installed 0 bytes
wowpost.exe not installed 0 bytes
winaspi.dll not installed 0 bytes
wnaspi32.dll not installed 0 bytes

error: aspi not properly installed!


is this of any help for you?
i've got this file:
http://www.adaptec.com/worldwide/support/driverdetail.html?sess=no&language=English+US&cat=/Product/ASPI-4.70&filekey=aspi_v471.exe

how can i find out if it's the right one for my system?

i've performed an adittional test:
i've tried to burn my files with linux (suse8.1) on the same hardware. it didn't work either.

do you think, it's time for a new drive or do you think i should install the aspi driver?

(in reply to Charls)

Yep download my ASPI FIX from where MP3Mogul has given you the link The v4.60 is the most stable version at the moment and I have seen many people with problems with all the versions after the 4.60 but make sure you follow the instructions in the txt file fully !!!
But if that don't work I am in the same mind as the others it is Toast !!!

(in reply to Charls)

i'm running winxp - not winnt!
can i use the given tool anyway?

(in reply to Charls)

Yes it is at its best used With Windows XP !!!

(in reply to Charls)

ok,

i'm about to look for a new drive. [V]

thank you for your help!

(in reply to Charls)

No Problem sorry we couldn't give more help but it does look like a Hardware Fault !!!

(in reply to Charls)

The checker TOLD you that ASPI is NOT properly installed. Now download the file from the link I posted UP ABOVE and follow the instructions, this will more than likely FIX your problem

(in reply to Charls)

sorry, i forgot to mention that i did download the file, followed the instruction but it didn't work out!

(in reply to Charls)

I had already guessed you had !!!

(in reply to Charls)

Charls,

Just for giggles, please tell us what the ASPI checker says now

(in reply to Charls)

LOG0143: *****************************************************************
LOG0144: Starting ASPICHK installer on Tue Aug 26 08:00:28 2003
ASPICHK0438: OS = Windows NT (5.01.2600)
UPGRADE1004: c:\windows\system32\wnaspi32.dll dated 09/10/1999 11:06:00, 45056 bytes.
UPGRADE1062: c:\windows\system32\wnaspi32.dll version 4.6.0.1021
UPGRADE1004: c:\windows\system\winaspi.dll dated 09/10/1999 11:06:00, 5600 bytes.
UPGRADE1062: c:\windows\system\winaspi.dll version 4.6.0.1021
UPGRADE1004: c:\windows\system32\drivers\aspi32.sys dated 09/10/1999 11:06:00, 25244 bytes.
UPGRADE1062: c:\windows\system32\drivers\aspi32.sys version 4.6.0.1021
UPGRADE1004: c:\windows\system\wowpost.exe dated 09/10/1999 11:06:00, 4672 bytes.
UPGRADE1062: c:\windows\system\wowpost.exe version 4.6.0.1021
ASPICHK0582: ASPI is properly installed and is fully operational. A total of 3 host adapters have been detected.
LOG0218: Closing installer log on Tue Aug 26 08:00:29 2003
LOG0219: *****************************************************************

(in reply to Charls)

Charls,

Yes, everything looks fine with the ASPI now. I am afraid if things are still not working, perhaps it is time to invest into a new drive.

(in reply to Charls)

what exactly do i need aspi for and why is it not provided with the driver or the burn software?

(in reply to Charls)

Just go to :-
http://www.ncf.carleton.ca/~aa571/aspi.htm
And that should tell you all you want to know !!!
But the main thing is stay with 4.60 as I have already told you it is the most Stable version out at the moment !!!

(in reply to Charls)

hi there,

now i've got my new drive ... and it works fine!

thank you very much to all of you!

(in reply to Charls)