Buffer Under Runs

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Buffer Under Runs

For the first time ever I'm having problems with my Mac. It seems that no matter which application I use to try and burn a DVD (I'm trying to archive some files), I'm getting an error message saying that there's a Buffer UnderRun problem and then the application quits. I normally use Toast Titanium 7 but when that wouldn't work I tried using the Mac default ones but get the same error message. I've looked through the help files and tried whatever was suggested like restarting, etc., but nothing has worked. I also have tons of room on the drive so that can't be a problem. Any suggestions? Thanks as always.

G5 Dual 2.7, Mac OS X (10.4.7), 5 gigs RAM

Posted on Dec 4, 2006 12:25 PM

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Answer 1

Dec 4, 2006 12:44 PM in response to John Landi

First, sometimes the preferences for certain software get corrupted. I would trash the preferences for Toast or whatever software you use for burning. A new preference file will be created.
Second, try to reinstall that program.
Third, you can create another account (system preferences, accounts) I really don't know why but sometimes something wrong occurrs within some account and a new one can show you if this is the case.

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Answer 2

Dec 4, 2006 12:50 PM in response to John Landi

Me again,
Did you repaired permissions? (Disk Utility) Sometimes this is the little help for fixing some problems.

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Answer 3

John Landi Author

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Dec 4, 2006 1:51 PM in response to John Landi

Thanks for your replies. I tried them both but without success. The really strange thing is that I get the Buffer error almost immediately--not later on in the burning process when you would think it should occur. I also thought that the Buffer UnderRun problem had been solved a long time ago. Also, remember that this happens with every application that I've used lately, not just Toast. Thanks again.

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Answer 4

Dec 5, 2006 8:46 AM in response to John Landi

Take a look at this:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=25750
Best whishes

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Answer 5

hylas

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Dec 5, 2006 10:40 AM in response to John Landi

Check this:
-50 error Burning DVDs

http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=759811&tstart=0

Try using different media. Wave a dead chicken over it, you know do all the normal things 😉
I think it's the OS, the media I've used Sony (DVD-R) has worked on and off through the upgrades (10.4.x)
Or ... it's crappy media. (I just bought a spindle of it - yay!)

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