Easy CD Creator page 3 (per Adaptec)

42-1: Error concerning 'MFC42.DLL' after installing Easy CD Creator 4.0... (Article #990903-0001)

42-2: I am getting 'No compatible CD-Recorder found' error message (Article #990419-0011)

42-3: I'm getting a 'TrackWriter warning - Operation continues' error... (Article #990419-0016)

Description:

I'm getting a 'TrackWriter warning - Operation continues' error... How can I resolve this?

This information applies to the following product(s):

- Easy CD Creator 3.x Suite
- Easy CD Creator 4.x Suite
- Easy CD Creator 5.x Suite

This information applies to the following Operating System(s):

- Windows 95
- Windows 98
- Windows ME
- Windows NT 4
- Windows 2000
- Windows XP

Solution:
This error indicates there was a recorder error but the software was able to recover and compensate for it. In most cases the recording process will complete successfully and there will be no problem with the final product. However, in some cases the table of contents is not written properly and the disc will not be readable.

If this kind of error occurs persistently, then you may need to have your recorder checked for either re-calibration of it's laser or firmware update.

42-4: When I push the eject button on my CD-R drive, the media doesn't eject. (Article #990427-0017)

Description:

When I push the eject button on my CD-R drive, the media doesn't eject.

Solution:

When a disc is in use by DirectCD, it can not be ejected using the drive eject button. The user must use the DirectCD Wizard to eject the disc. This is because DirectCD must write some UDF related data to the disc before the disc can eject (this just takes a second or 2).

42-5: After installing EZ CD Creator 4 Windows will not load in Normal Mode... (Article #991223-0000)

Description:

After installing EZ CD Creator 4 and rebooting the system Windows 95 / 98 may stop responding while loading and / or may display a blue screen indicating that an exception error has occurred. From this point on, Windows will only start into Safe Mode. How can I resolve this?

This information applies to the following products:

- Easy CD Creator Deluxe 4.x Suite - Easy CD Creator Deluxe

This information applies to the following Operating System(s):

- Windows 98
- Windows 95

Solution:

These symptoms are characteristic of a driver conflict between Easy CD Creator and other software components and / or drivers installed on your system. Many new Compaq systems have preinstalled the CeQuadrat software for cd writing, Just Write and Packet Cd. This is not the only manufacturer to do so, but probably the most notable at this time. We have always recommended that you uninstall all other CD Recording software (including both OEM and older versions of Easy CD Creator) on your system prior to installing EZ CD Creator 4.

1. If your computer only starts up in Safe Mode, then go to "Start" - "Settings" - "Control Panel" and then open the "Add/Remove Programs" control panel. If your list of installed programs includes products from CeQuadrat (such as JustBurn! , JustAudio!, WinOnCD or PacketCD), NTI, Nero, CD Writer Plus from HP, HotBurn, IntstantWrite, InstantCD or any other recording software package that came with the CD recorder, then uninstall ALL of these items.

   [Please note: During the uninstall process you may be asked whether you would like to keep or remove shared files (e.g. C2ASPI.VXD). These shared files must be removed.]

2. Rename the following .vxd files found in the C:\Windows\System\Iosubsys\ directory:
   • scsi1hlp.vxd - rename to scsi1hlp.old
   • c2*.vxd - any vxd file which starts with "c2" should also be renamed to c2*.old
   • atapchng.vxd - rename to atapchng.old (only if you do not have an IDE / ATAPI CD ROM multi-disc changer)
   • necatapi.vxd - rename to necatapi.old (only if you do not have an NEC IDE CD ROM)
   • torisan3.vxd - rename to torisan3.old (only if you do not have a Torisan brand CD ROM 3-disc changer)
3. Once all the steps have been completed restart the computer - it should now boot in Normal Mode
4. If for some reason the system still boots into Safe Mode, then you will need to:
   • Use the "Add/Remove Programs" control panel to remove Easy CD Creator 4 - the shared files need to be removed when you're prompted
   • Reboot and your system should now boot in Normal Mode
   • If your system still refuses to boot into Normal Mode, then you will need to see the following Microsoft Technet articles for more information on troubleshooting Windows 95 / 98:

     Q192926 - How to perform clean-boot troubleshooting for Windows 98

     Q156126 - Troubleshooting Windows 95 Using Safe Mode

42-6: How do I fix a Power Calibration Error? (Article #990416-0034)

Description: How do I fix a Power Calibration Error?

This information applies to the following product(s):

- Easy CD Creator Deluxe 3.x Suite, Easy CD Creator Deluxe, CD Copier Deluxe, CD Spin Doctor

- Easy CD Creator Deluxe 4.x Suite, Easy CD Creator Deluxe, CD Copier Deluxe, CD Spin Doctor, Direct CD

This information applies to the following Operating System(s):

- Windows 95
- Windows 98
- Windows NT 4

Solution:

Optimum Power Calibration is intended to adjust the recording laser power to the optimum level for the specific recordable media you have inserted into the recorder.

Each CDR / CDRW disc contains a reference value for laser power in the preformed track which gives the starting point to the recorder to determine the ideal laser power. There is a special area on each CDR / CDRW disc set aside for the laser to power up to the level required to burn the disk. If the laser power calibration process fails, you will receive a Power Calibration Error. This may indicate that the laser in your CDR / CDRW drive may need to be calibrated.

Try using a different brand of media. If the error continues, contact the manufacturer of your CDR / CDRW drive.

42-7: I am getting ASPI errors with Adaptec CD-R software.. (Article #990419-0000)

Description:

I am getting ASPI errors with Adaptec CD-R software, what should I do to fix this.

Solution:

If you are getting ASPI errors with your Adaptec CD-R software:

First, make sure that you've only got one copy of ASPI on your system, and that it's in the right place:

1. Open Windows Explorer.
2. Select Tools | Find | Files or Folders.
Search your entire system for the following 5 files:

Windows 95/98
winaspi.dll...........................Windows\system
wnaspi32.dll........................Windows\system
aspienum.vxd......................Windows\system
apix.vxd..............................Windows\system\iosubsys
*aspi*..................................rename any found unless using a non-Adaptec SCSI controller

Windows NT
winaspi.dll.............windows\system
wnaspi32.dll..........windows\system32
aspi32.sys.............windows\system32\drivers
wowpost.exe...........windows\system

3. If there are extras, rename them.
4. Reboot the system, run the program.

If the ASPI error continues:
Check the file versions and sizes.
Do this by right clicking on the file and checking Properties:

If any are different versions or zero bytes:
Rename and delete all the files found on the system.
Do not reboot.
On the CD Creator CD go to Disk1.
Execute the aspiinst.exe file.