Tried to burn cd but buffer ran dry. I looke at system manager chart, just moving mouse used 40% of cpu! Why?
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Has this happened before?  Make sure your not running any other programs, and if you use DialUp internet, make sure you log offline before you burn, since getting disconnected will temporarly freeze your CPU, resulting in a coaster.\n\nIf your buffer still "runs dry" after closing all open applications, you might try upgrading, and adding more RAM.  These are some free/low cost solutions.  You can always buy a brand new computer, which will solve your problem, since newer systems with higher CPU speeds, and more memory will decrease your "coasters" by almost 99%
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delete the stuff that you dont need\ndefragment (start > program files > accessories > system toold > system defragmenter)\nupgrade your memory to a faster one
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There are two possible solutions for buffer underrun errors when creating a data cd:\n\n    * Write after creating an image file on your hard drive. The Hard disk enables more stable data transfer than any other devices that use the IDE interface.\n    * Do not run other programs during recording. Mult-tasking during recording may interrupt CPU processes, resulting in buffer under-run.
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Yes.  I burnt CDs with my Celeron 400 MHz with a 4X CD RW drive.  \n\nHowever, PLEASE note that if you plan on converting files from one format to another before burning them (for example if you plan on burning an avi file as a movie CD), then it will take quite a while to covert files and then burn it.  Conversion of one format to another is affected by the CPU speed.\n\nAlso note that if your CPU speed is somewhat slow and you don't have much RAM (anything under 128 MB), then you don't want to run any other programs while burning a CD.  The reason is that if enough resources are not available for the CD burning process, then the CD burning will fail in the middle, making the CD unusuable.
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its simply cuz u need more memory.\nfirst, delete all your unused files (not system) an ask your local computer technician to sell u some extra memory for running.
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Most of the failures in CD burning occurs due to the folowing reasons\n1. Due to some software conflict\n2. Mismatch of burning speed\n3. Hardware failure\n\nIn your case it seems that there is a software conflict due to use of some RAM recovery softwares like (Save RAM, Recover RAM, RAM Cleaner, RAM optimizer, Clean RAM etc.,). These softwares resets the RAM content when they become full. Its obvious that RAM becomes full while burning. So if u have any kind of these softwares thats running in the background disable it or uninstall it then try burning the CD. If u r unsure about the software do this click onSTART>RUN>(type) MSCONFIG>OK> go to the start up options remove all the check mark in the list except the ANTIVIRUS softwares... RESTART the computer then try burning the CD..\nIf this is not working may be u shold try the other choices\n\n2. If ur burning the CD at high speed there is a possibility that the RAM may not be able to synchronize this speed so try to burn the CD at low speed.\nIf all these does not work \n\n3. There must be a hardware failure. If ur hardware is under warranty replace it...\nFeel free to contact me for further help...........
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Try..\nDeleting temporary files\nDisc cleanup\nDefrag\nIf it still runs slow get an expert to look at it.
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You probably downloaded an ISO image of the actual disc. If this is the case, download any CD burning software. I prefer Nero Burning ROM, myself.\n\nTell the program to burn the ISO image to a blank disc. When that finishes, you should be able to run the program right off of the CD.\n\nYou can also use a virtual drive emulation program, like Alcohol 120%, and run the ISO from there.\n\nEither method should work.
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Its not the computer, its the driver.\n\nLook on your CPU and see if you have a DVD driver. It should say DVD on it. If it just says CD-ROM then you cant burn DVDs.
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first-run disk clean up of your entire hd\nsecond-do a full (thorough)scan of your system\nthird-defrag entire system\n\nyou need to check that you have no spyware\nrepeat above......if that dont work you need to upgrade your memory or run smaller programs
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Its called 'writing' or 'data burning', not downloading. Well, you need a CD-RW Drive and a CD Burning software. Its quite impossible to describe the whole thing here, you had better consult a technician.
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Here are my recommendations.\n\nA major cause of slow PC's is fragmentation of the hard drive.\nYou need to defragment the HD at least once a week if not more depending on how much you use your computer, and what you do with it.  \n\nOne way is to use the defragment utility built into Windows XP.  It is slow but does the job rather well.  Go to:\nStart > Programs > Accessories > System Tools   and then click on System Defrag to run the tool.  It will take several hours so let it run overnight or simply walk away from your PC for a few hours.\n\nA great program for defragging automatically is Diskeeper. It costs $30 but is well worth it. Go to www.download.com and search for Diskeeper. Read the Publishers Description and the tech and user reviews. It can be scheduled to run automatically as the program deems necessary, and if you are using your PC and the program launches itself, it will take a backseat to whatever you are doing and give you the priority for CPU usage. I think you'll agree it's a good program to have. It precludes your needing to remember to defrag at regular intervals.\n\nAlso, another major cause of a slow PC is programs that are running in the background. Here's another really good Microsoft tool.  Go to Start > Run >   type in msconfig in the box and click OK.\nThis will bring up a window with several tabs at the top.  Click on the “Startup” tab.  It will list the programs that are running on your PC and eating up resources.  Look them over carefully and turn off any that don’t absolutely have to be running.  Simply click on the “check mark” in the little box beside the program name.  Clicking on it will remove the check mark.  Once you have edited the Startup list, click on Apply and then on OK.  Once you have exited the window, reboot your PC for the settings to take effect.\n\nAnother good thing to have is a little program called FreeRAM Pro. It is free and is available from www.download.com This program puts a little RAM meter on the System Tray and shows how much RAM you have remaining that you are not using at any given time.  I think you may be surprised at how little RAM you have to run other programs. Also, once it is installed you can right click on the little meter, then click on RESTORE and it will open the RAM display window. You can tweak the settings so it will display your CPU usage also.  Then just click “Minimize” and then “To System Tray” to return to the Task Bar.\n\n What happens when you run out of or run real low on RAM is that the OS recognizes the low or no RAM situation and starts using a section of your hard drive as memory. This is called virtual memory, or a swap file. The PC is constantly writing and reading from your HD. Comparitively, it is a very slow process. Check your motherboard manual and determine how much RAM each slot can hold. It will also tell you what type of RAM you need. You can also go to http://www.crucial.com and run their analysis utility to determine what kind and how much RAM is installed in your PC. Depend on your MoBo manual to determine the RAM limits of each slot though.\n\nHope this helps
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Well, usually the program detects your burners top speed. Just make sure "Buffer Underun Protection" is enabled, or in some cases "SmartBurn". It will burn the CD as quickly as possible without turning it into a "coaster" (improperly burned, useless, and used as a coaster instead).
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Are you wanting to burn a data disc or a music disc? What operating system are you using?\nI am going to assume you are talking about data and are running XP:\nCopy the files that you want to burn into the drive that burns the CD. It will temporarily sit there. Then, put in a CD, and go to the left, on the common tasks bar, and click on Burn these files to a cd. The CD wizard will take you from there!
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there should be some problem in burning software try to download it\nhttp://www.google.com\nhttp://www.ebay.com
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Use O&O Defrag\n\nIt will run in the background and not bother you, the program defrags ur hard drive while ur computer is idle.
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Naah...not the fan...First of all..why did U reinstall XP?\nFor a CPU like that...256ram is kinda low...get atleast a gig for a good speed!\nU might have some harware issues...look at all the drivers installed...Then check the IRQs...there might be some conflict which is taking up resources!\nHope this helps!