Nero Express 6

I installed a CD burner (Sony CRX230AD) which included Nero Express 6. The
burner works but any of the diagnostics in Nero are very very slow. It
takes about five minutes to detect drive speed.

I'm running WinME, 128M memory, 20G HD w/14G free, 700MHz P3.

Is the software, Nere Express 6, too much for the system?

If so, is there other (preferrably free) software that would be better?

I appreciate any thoughts/recommendations.

KB

In ,
KB had this to say:

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:

I installed a CD burner (Sony CRX230AD) which included Nero Express
6. The burner works but any of the diagnostics in Nero are very very
slow. It takes about five minutes to detect drive speed.

I'm running WinME, 128M memory, 20G HD w/14G free, 700MHz P3.

Is the software, Nere Express 6, too much for the system?

If so, is there other (preferrably free) software that would be
better?

I appreciate any thoughts/recommendations.

KB

Nero is very bloated but it's fairly decent at doing it's job of burning in
my opinion. If it's just testing the drive speed that is your issue then it
could be that you just need to not test your drive speed with that
application. (Burning is the best way to see the results anyhow.) There's a
program, X-Setup, that you can get which actually has a tweak in it that
will enable you to see the actual burning speed of the drive. It's rather
neat. http://www.x-setup.net is the address and there's the older (and last)
free model available on there somewhere and there's a newer version
(basically quite the same) which also has that plug-in available on there
for $8 USD.

If it turns out that your system can't handle Nero then something here might
suit your needs, I can't speak on behalf of any of them as I've become
acclimated to Nero and that's generally all I use unless it's a specialized
burn.

CD/DVD Burning Tools:
http://www.snapfiles.com/freeware/gmm/fwcdburn.html

Galen
--

"And that recommendation, with the exaggerated estimate of my ability
with which he prefaced it, was, if you will believe me, Watson, the
very first thing which ever made me feel that a profession might be
made out of what had up to that time been the merest hobby."

Sherlock Holmes

I do not think Nero Express 6 is the problem.
Perhaps this will give you some additional, useful information:

Test CD drive for correct operation

Unable to Access CD-ROM Drive After Installing Windows 98/Me
http://support.microsoft.com/support.../q189/5/26.asp

How Windows Setup Detects CD-ROM Drives
http://support.microsoft.com/support.../q151/5/50.asp

The Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) contains products that have passed
testing with Windows Me. Not every computer and/or device has been tested
in all possible configurations. http://www.microsoft.com/hcl/ for the
latest compatibility information and to download and install drivers for the
hardware listed.

Extra info: CD-Reader for Me and WMP

CDinfo.exe
==========

CDinfo.exe is a tool that can determine the ability of a CD-ROM drive to
successfully read a disc. It is a console application you should run in
an MS-DOS window.

1. Click Start, click Run, and then type: command
2. Press ENTER.
3. At the command prompt, type:
CD-ROM driveletter:\tools\pssutil\cdinfo.exe
4. Press ENTER.

*Note :

To save this information to a text file, type the following at the
command prompt:

CDROM DRive:\tools\pssutil\CDinfo.exe C:\tstinfo.txt

and then press ENTER. This saves the output of this test to the
Tstinfo.txt
file on drive C on your computer.

http://www.ezetest.com/acd/cdtest.htm
http://www.zdnet.com/etestinglabs/st...374450,00.html

Best of Luck,
Kelly
1/10/2001
-----

Confirm that the system is not running in MS DOS compatibility mode.
Chris Quirke
http://users.iafrica.com/c/cq/cquirke/doscompat.htm
---

Your system will perform better if you increase the amount of installed
memory by at least 128 MB, preferably 256 MB. This will obviate the use of
the slower swapfile.
--

For more info, take a look at Mike Richter's primer on CD writing,
http://www.mrichter.com/cdr/welcome.htm

Andy McFadden CDR FAQ
http://www.cdrfaq.org/

Mike Maltby 3/20/2003
----


--
Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm
In Memorium: Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
Your cooperation is very appreciated.
------
"KB" wrote in message
...
I installed a CD burner (Sony CRX230AD) which included Nero Express 6.
The
burner works but any of the diagnostics in Nero are very very slow. It
takes about five minutes to detect drive speed.

I'm running WinME, 128M memory, 20G HD w/14G free, 700MHz P3.

Is the software, Nero Express 6, too much for the system?

If so, is there other (preferrably free) software that would be better?

I appreciate any thoughts/recommendations.

KB

Hi, Jack.

Not running compatibility mode. Swap file commonly 70M. I did some
searching for memory. How do I tell what type I need? I was at a big box
store and they offered 128M for $100 but couldn't tell me which I needed
basis my system model, VIA Technologies, Inc. VT82C694X. The typical 'bring
in the box and we can do it' was what I was told. They didn't appreciate my
response.

Appreciate your feedback!

KB


"Jack E Martinelli" wrote in message
...
I do not think Nero Express 6 is the problem.
Perhaps this will give you some additional, useful information:

Test CD drive for correct operation

Unable to Access CD-ROM Drive After Installing Windows 98/Me
http://support.microsoft.com/support.../q189/5/26.asp

How Windows Setup Detects CD-ROM Drives
http://support.microsoft.com/support.../q151/5/50.asp

The Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) contains products that have passed
testing with Windows Me. Not every computer and/or device has been tested
in all possible configurations. http://www.microsoft.com/hcl/ for the
latest compatibility information and to download and install drivers for
the
hardware listed.

Extra info: CD-Reader for Me and WMP

CDinfo.exe
==========

CDinfo.exe is a tool that can determine the ability of a CD-ROM drive to
successfully read a disc. It is a console application you should run in
an MS-DOS window.

1. Click Start, click Run, and then type: command
2. Press ENTER.
3. At the command prompt, type:
CD-ROM driveletter:\tools\pssutil\cdinfo.exe
4. Press ENTER.

*Note :

To save this information to a text file, type the following at the
command prompt:

CDROM DRive:\tools\pssutil\CDinfo.exe C:\tstinfo.txt

and then press ENTER. This saves the output of this test to the
Tstinfo.txt
file on drive C on your computer.

http://www.ezetest.com/acd/cdtest.htm
http://www.zdnet.com/etestinglabs/st...374450,00.html

Best of Luck,
Kelly
1/10/2001
-----

Confirm that the system is not running in MS DOS compatibility mode.
Chris Quirke
http://users.iafrica.com/c/cq/cquirke/doscompat.htm
---

Your system will perform better if you increase the amount of installed
memory by at least 128 MB, preferably 256 MB. This will obviate the use
of
the slower swapfile.
--

For more info, take a look at Mike Richter's primer on CD writing,
http://www.mrichter.com/cdr/welcome.htm

Andy McFadden CDR FAQ
http://www.cdrfaq.org/

Mike Maltby 3/20/2003
----


--
Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm
In Memorium: Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
Your cooperation is very appreciated.
------
"KB" wrote in message
...
I installed a CD burner (Sony CRX230AD) which included Nero Express 6.
The
burner works but any of the diagnostics in Nero are very very slow. It
takes about five minutes to detect drive speed.

I'm running WinME, 128M memory, 20G HD w/14G free, 700MHz P3.

Is the software, Nero Express 6, too much for the system?

If so, is there other (preferrably free) software that would be better?

I appreciate any thoughts/recommendations.

KB

Agree, it burned well. I could care less what the speed is but would like
to 'play' with the new toy without the delay.

I love your note that "my opinion. If it's just testing the drive speed
that is your issue then it could be that you just need to not test your
drive speed"

When I tell my doctor, "It hurts when I go like this", he says, "Don't go
like that anymore".

I'm on the hunt for memory right now as with 128M my swapfile commonly runs
at 70M.

Thanks, Galen.

KB
"Galen" wrote in message
...
In ,
KB had this to say:

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:

I installed a CD burner (Sony CRX230AD) which included Nero Express
6. The burner works but any of the diagnostics in Nero are very very
slow. It takes about five minutes to detect drive speed.

I'm running WinME, 128M memory, 20G HD w/14G free, 700MHz P3.

Is the software, Nere Express 6, too much for the system?

If so, is there other (preferrably free) software that would be
better?

I appreciate any thoughts/recommendations.

KB

Nero is very bloated but it's fairly decent at doing it's job of burning
in
my opinion. If it's just testing the drive speed that is your issue then
it
could be that you just need to not test your drive speed with that
application. (Burning is the best way to see the results anyhow.) There's
a
program, X-Setup, that you can get which actually has a tweak in it that
will enable you to see the actual burning speed of the drive. It's rather
neat. http://www.x-setup.net is the address and there's the older (and
last)
free model available on there somewhere and there's a newer version
(basically quite the same) which also has that plug-in available on there
for $8 USD.

If it turns out that your system can't handle Nero then something here
might
suit your needs, I can't speak on behalf of any of them as I've become
acclimated to Nero and that's generally all I use unless it's a
specialized
burn.

CD/DVD Burning Tools:
http://www.snapfiles.com/freeware/gmm/fwcdburn.html

Galen
--

"And that recommendation, with the exaggerated estimate of my ability
with which he prefaced it, was, if you will believe me, Watson, the
very first thing which ever made me feel that a profession might be
made out of what had up to that time been the merest hobby."

Sherlock Holmes

It's very good that the box is not in "compatibility mode", as that can be
difficult to resolve.

$100.00 for 128 MB is unconscionable today! $20 is a fair price, for 128 MB
of PC100/133 SDRAM. DIMM's will be a little more.
The best way is to pull the memory and have someone knowledgeable examine
it.

Compare NewEgg.com, TigerDirect.com, and pricewatch.com. Be sure you
understand the return policy fully before proceeding.
In my area near Boston, I can always find very inexpensive memory at one or
more of the big box retailers, although I might have to wait a week for the
best "after rebate" price.

Your "VT82C694X" reference is to VIA's Apollo Pro 133A (VT82C694X) chipset.
Many mainboard vendors will have used that chipset.
Tom Pabst's Hardware Guide reports that it supports PC100 and 133 sdram. So
a physical examination is necessary if you wish to match the currently
installed module/s.

--
Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm
In Memorium: Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
Your cooperation is very appreciated.
------
"KB" wrote in message
...
Hi, Jack.

Not running compatibility mode. Swap file commonly 70M. I did some
searching for memory. How do I tell what type I need? I was at a big box
store and they offered 128M for $100 but couldn't tell me which I needed
basis my system model, VIA Technologies, Inc. VT82C694X. The typical
'bring
in the box and we can do it' was what I was told. They didn't appreciate
my
response.

Appreciate your feedback!

KB


"Jack E Martinelli" wrote in message
...
I do not think Nero Express 6 is the problem.
Perhaps this will give you some additional, useful information:

Test CD drive for correct operation

Unable to Access CD-ROM Drive After Installing Windows 98/Me
http://support.microsoft.com/support.../q189/5/26.asp

How Windows Setup Detects CD-ROM Drives
http://support.microsoft.com/support.../q151/5/50.asp

The Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) contains products that have passed
testing with Windows Me. Not every computer and/or device has been
tested
in all possible configurations. http://www.microsoft.com/hcl/ for the
latest compatibility information and to download and install drivers for
the
hardware listed.

Extra info: CD-Reader for Me and WMP

CDinfo.exe
==========

CDinfo.exe is a tool that can determine the ability of a CD-ROM drive to
successfully read a disc. It is a console application you should run in
an MS-DOS window.

1. Click Start, click Run, and then type: command
2. Press ENTER.
3. At the command prompt, type:
CD-ROM driveletter:\tools\pssutil\cdinfo.exe
4. Press ENTER.

*Note :

To save this information to a text file, type the following at the
command prompt:

CDROM DRive:\tools\pssutil\CDinfo.exe C:\tstinfo.txt

and then press ENTER. This saves the output of this test to the
Tstinfo.txt
file on drive C on your computer.

http://www.ezetest.com/acd/cdtest.htm
http://www.zdnet.com/etestinglabs/st...374450,00.html

Best of Luck,
Kelly
1/10/2001
-----

Confirm that the system is not running in MS DOS compatibility mode.
Chris Quirke
http://users.iafrica.com/c/cq/cquirke/doscompat.htm
---

Your system will perform better if you increase the amount of installed
memory by at least 128 MB, preferably 256 MB. This will obviate the use
of
the slower swapfile.
--

For more info, take a look at Mike Richter's primer on CD writing,
http://www.mrichter.com/cdr/welcome.htm

Andy McFadden CDR FAQ
http://www.cdrfaq.org/

Mike Maltby 3/20/2003
----


--
Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm
In Memorium: Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
Your cooperation is very appreciated.
------
"KB" wrote in message
...
I installed a CD burner (Sony CRX230AD) which included Nero Express 6.
The
burner works but any of the diagnostics in Nero are very very slow.
It
takes about five minutes to detect drive speed.

I'm running WinME, 128M memory, 20G HD w/14G free, 700MHz P3.

Is the software, Nero Express 6, too much for the system?

If so, is there other (preferrably free) software that would be
better?

I appreciate any thoughts/recommendations.

KB

Thanks, Jack.

I'll have a look at the memory I have and try to find a match.

KB
"Jack E Martinelli" wrote in message
...
It's very good that the box is not in "compatibility mode", as that can be
difficult to resolve.

$100.00 for 128 MB is unconscionable today! $20 is a fair price, for 128
MB
of PC100/133 SDRAM. DIMM's will be a little more.
The best way is to pull the memory and have someone knowledgeable examine
it.

Compare NewEgg.com, TigerDirect.com, and pricewatch.com. Be sure you
understand the return policy fully before proceeding.
In my area near Boston, I can always find very inexpensive memory at one
or
more of the big box retailers, although I might have to wait a week for
the
best "after rebate" price.

Your "VT82C694X" reference is to VIA's Apollo Pro 133A (VT82C694X)
chipset.
Many mainboard vendors will have used that chipset.
Tom Pabst's Hardware Guide reports that it supports PC100 and 133 sdram.
So
a physical examination is necessary if you wish to match the currently
installed module/s.

--
Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm
In Memorium: Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
Your cooperation is very appreciated.
------
"KB" wrote in message
...
Hi, Jack.

Not running compatibility mode. Swap file commonly 70M. I did some
searching for memory. How do I tell what type I need? I was at a big
box
store and they offered 128M for $100 but couldn't tell me which I needed
basis my system model, VIA Technologies, Inc. VT82C694X. The typical
'bring
in the box and we can do it' was what I was told. They didn't
appreciate
my
response.

Appreciate your feedback!

KB


"Jack E Martinelli" wrote in message
...
I do not think Nero Express 6 is the problem.
Perhaps this will give you some additional, useful information:

Test CD drive for correct operation

Unable to Access CD-ROM Drive After Installing Windows 98/Me
http://support.microsoft.com/support.../q189/5/26.asp

How Windows Setup Detects CD-ROM Drives
http://support.microsoft.com/support.../q151/5/50.asp

The Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) contains products that have
passed
testing with Windows Me. Not every computer and/or device has been
tested
in all possible configurations. http://www.microsoft.com/hcl/ for the
latest compatibility information and to download and install drivers
for
the
hardware listed.

Extra info: CD-Reader for Me and WMP

CDinfo.exe
==========

CDinfo.exe is a tool that can determine the ability of a CD-ROM drive
to
successfully read a disc. It is a console application you should run
in
an MS-DOS window.

1. Click Start, click Run, and then type: command
2. Press ENTER.
3. At the command prompt, type:
CD-ROM driveletter:\tools\pssutil\cdinfo.exe
4. Press ENTER.

*Note :

To save this information to a text file, type the following at the
command prompt:

CDROM DRive:\tools\pssutil\CDinfo.exe C:\tstinfo.txt

and then press ENTER. This saves the output of this test to the
Tstinfo.txt
file on drive C on your computer.

http://www.ezetest.com/acd/cdtest.htm
http://www.zdnet.com/etestinglabs/st...374450,00.html

Best of Luck,
Kelly
1/10/2001
-----

Confirm that the system is not running in MS DOS compatibility mode.
Chris Quirke
http://users.iafrica.com/c/cq/cquirke/doscompat.htm
---

Your system will perform better if you increase the amount of
installed
memory by at least 128 MB, preferably 256 MB. This will obviate the
use
of
the slower swapfile.
--

For more info, take a look at Mike Richter's primer on CD writing,
http://www.mrichter.com/cdr/welcome.htm

Andy McFadden CDR FAQ
http://www.cdrfaq.org/

Mike Maltby 3/20/2003
----


--
Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm
In Memorium: Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
Your cooperation is very appreciated.
------
"KB" wrote in message
...
I installed a CD burner (Sony CRX230AD) which included Nero Express
6.
The
burner works but any of the diagnostics in Nero are very very slow.
It
takes about five minutes to detect drive speed.

I'm running WinME, 128M memory, 20G HD w/14G free, 700MHz P3.

Is the software, Nero Express 6, too much for the system?

If so, is there other (preferrably free) software that would be
better?

I appreciate any thoughts/recommendations.

KB

This site will tell you a lot about memory modules:

http://www.simmtester.com

--
Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm
In Memorium: Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
Your cooperation is very appreciated.
------
"KB" wrote in message
...
Thanks, Jack.

I'll have a look at the memory I have and try to find a match.


SNIP

Thanks a lot, Jack. Letting me know that what I'm looking for is "Apollo
Pro 133A" helps. I looked on Crucial.com and it shows a 256M module
available, for $70 US.

I think I'll fish around to see if I can find a better deal.

Thanks again, Jack.

KB
"Jack E Martinelli" wrote in message
...
It's very good that the box is not in "compatibility mode", as that can be
difficult to resolve.

$100.00 for 128 MB is unconscionable today! $20 is a fair price, for 128
MB
of PC100/133 SDRAM. DIMM's will be a little more.
The best way is to pull the memory and have someone knowledgeable examine
it.

Compare NewEgg.com, TigerDirect.com, and pricewatch.com. Be sure you
understand the return policy fully before proceeding.
In my area near Boston, I can always find very inexpensive memory at one
or
more of the big box retailers, although I might have to wait a week for
the
best "after rebate" price.

Your "VT82C694X" reference is to VIA's Apollo Pro 133A (VT82C694X)
chipset.
Many mainboard vendors will have used that chipset.
Tom Pabst's Hardware Guide reports that it supports PC100 and 133 sdram.
So
a physical examination is necessary if you wish to match the currently
installed module/s.

--
Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm
In Memorium: Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
Your cooperation is very appreciated.
------
"KB" wrote in message
...
Hi, Jack.

Not running compatibility mode. Swap file commonly 70M. I did some
searching for memory. How do I tell what type I need? I was at a big
box
store and they offered 128M for $100 but couldn't tell me which I needed
basis my system model, VIA Technologies, Inc. VT82C694X. The typical
'bring
in the box and we can do it' was what I was told. They didn't
appreciate
my
response.

Appreciate your feedback!

KB


"Jack E Martinelli" wrote in message
...
I do not think Nero Express 6 is the problem.
Perhaps this will give you some additional, useful information:

Test CD drive for correct operation

Unable to Access CD-ROM Drive After Installing Windows 98/Me
http://support.microsoft.com/support.../q189/5/26.asp

How Windows Setup Detects CD-ROM Drives
http://support.microsoft.com/support.../q151/5/50.asp

The Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) contains products that have
passed
testing with Windows Me. Not every computer and/or device has been
tested
in all possible configurations. http://www.microsoft.com/hcl/ for the
latest compatibility information and to download and install drivers
for
the
hardware listed.

Extra info: CD-Reader for Me and WMP

CDinfo.exe
==========

CDinfo.exe is a tool that can determine the ability of a CD-ROM drive
to
successfully read a disc. It is a console application you should run
in
an MS-DOS window.

1. Click Start, click Run, and then type: command
2. Press ENTER.
3. At the command prompt, type:
CD-ROM driveletter:\tools\pssutil\cdinfo.exe
4. Press ENTER.

*Note :

To save this information to a text file, type the following at the
command prompt:

CDROM DRive:\tools\pssutil\CDinfo.exe C:\tstinfo.txt

and then press ENTER. This saves the output of this test to the
Tstinfo.txt
file on drive C on your computer.

http://www.ezetest.com/acd/cdtest.htm
http://www.zdnet.com/etestinglabs/st...374450,00.html

Best of Luck,
Kelly
1/10/2001
-----

Confirm that the system is not running in MS DOS compatibility mode.
Chris Quirke
http://users.iafrica.com/c/cq/cquirke/doscompat.htm
---

Your system will perform better if you increase the amount of
installed
memory by at least 128 MB, preferably 256 MB. This will obviate the
use
of
the slower swapfile.
--

For more info, take a look at Mike Richter's primer on CD writing,
http://www.mrichter.com/cdr/welcome.htm

Andy McFadden CDR FAQ
http://www.cdrfaq.org/

Mike Maltby 3/20/2003
----


--
Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm
In Memorium: Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
Your cooperation is very appreciated.
------
"KB" wrote in message
...
I installed a CD burner (Sony CRX230AD) which included Nero Express
6.
The
burner works but any of the diagnostics in Nero are very very slow.
It
takes about five minutes to detect drive speed.

I'm running WinME, 128M memory, 20G HD w/14G free, 700MHz P3.

Is the software, Nero Express 6, too much for the system?

If so, is there other (preferrably free) software that would be
better?

I appreciate any thoughts/recommendations.

KB

$84 - PC133 1GB
$41 - PC133 512MB
$20 - PC133 256MB ****
$10 - PC133 128MB
$7 - PC133 64MB
$390 - PC100 2GB
$100 - PC100 1GB
$42 - PC100 512MB
$21 - PC100 256MB ****
$10 - PC100 128MB
$5 - PC100 64MB
$8 - PC100 32MB
http://www.pricewatch.com/

N.B. The price quoted is the lowest of the many vendors offering each
module.
See the site for details.
This is only one of many alternatives.
--
Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm
In Memorium: Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
Your cooperation is very appreciated.
------
"KB" wrote in message
...
Thanks a lot, Jack. Letting me know that what I'm looking for is "Apollo
Pro 133A" helps. I looked on Crucial.com and it shows a 256M module
available, for $70 US.

I think I'll fish around to see if I can find a better deal.

Thanks again, Jack.

KB
"Jack E Martinelli" wrote in message
...
It's very good that the box is not in "compatibility mode", as that can
be
difficult to resolve.

$100.00 for 128 MB is unconscionable today! $20 is a fair price, for
128
MB
of PC100/133 SDRAM. DIMM's will be a little more.
The best way is to pull the memory and have someone knowledgeable
examine
it.

Compare NewEgg.com, TigerDirect.com, and pricewatch.com. Be sure you
understand the return policy fully before proceeding.
In my area near Boston, I can always find very inexpensive memory at one
or
more of the big box retailers, although I might have to wait a week for
the
best "after rebate" price.

Your "VT82C694X" reference is to VIA's Apollo Pro 133A (VT82C694X)
chipset.
Many mainboard vendors will have used that chipset.
Tom Pabst's Hardware Guide reports that it supports PC100 and 133 sdram.
So
a physical examination is necessary if you wish to match the currently
installed module/s.

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Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm
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Your cooperation is very appreciated.
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"KB" wrote in message
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Hi, Jack.

Not running compatibility mode. Swap file commonly 70M. I did some
searching for memory. How do I tell what type I need? I was at a big
box
store and they offered 128M for $100 but couldn't tell me which I
needed
basis my system model, VIA Technologies, Inc. VT82C694X. The typical
'bring
in the box and we can do it' was what I was told. They didn't
appreciate
my
response.

Appreciate your feedback!

KB


"Jack E Martinelli" wrote in message
...
I do not think Nero Express 6 is the problem.
Perhaps this will give you some additional, useful information:

Test CD drive for correct operation

Unable to Access CD-ROM Drive After Installing Windows 98/Me
http://support.microsoft.com/support.../q189/5/26.asp

How Windows Setup Detects CD-ROM Drives
http://support.microsoft.com/support.../q151/5/50.asp

The Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) contains products that have
passed
testing with Windows Me. Not every computer and/or device has been
tested
in all possible configurations. http://www.microsoft.com/hcl/ for
the
latest compatibility information and to download and install drivers
for
the
hardware listed.

Extra info: CD-Reader for Me and WMP

CDinfo.exe
==========

CDinfo.exe is a tool that can determine the ability of a CD-ROM
drive
to
successfully read a disc. It is a console application you should
run
in
an MS-DOS window.

1. Click Start, click Run, and then type: command
2. Press ENTER.
3. At the command prompt, type:
CD-ROM driveletter:\tools\pssutil\cdinfo.exe
4. Press ENTER.

*Note :

To save this information to a text file, type the following at
the
command prompt:

CDROM DRive:\tools\pssutil\CDinfo.exe C:\tstinfo.txt

and then press ENTER. This saves the output of this test to the
Tstinfo.txt
file on drive C on your computer.

http://www.ezetest.com/acd/cdtest.htm
http://www.zdnet.com/etestinglabs/st...374450,00.html

Best of Luck,
Kelly
1/10/2001
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Confirm that the system is not running in MS DOS compatibility mode.
Chris Quirke
http://users.iafrica.com/c/cq/cquirke/doscompat.htm
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Your system will perform better if you increase the amount of
installed
memory by at least 128 MB, preferably 256 MB. This will obviate the
use
of
the slower swapfile.
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For more info, take a look at Mike Richter's primer on CD writing,
http://www.mrichter.com/cdr/welcome.htm

Andy McFadden CDR FAQ
http://www.cdrfaq.org/

Mike Maltby 3/20/2003
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Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm
In Memorium: Alex Nichol

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
Your cooperation is very appreciated.
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"KB" wrote in message
...
I installed a CD burner (Sony CRX230AD) which included Nero
Express
6.
The
burner works but any of the diagnostics in Nero are very very
slow.
It
takes about five minutes to detect drive speed.

I'm running WinME, 128M memory, 20G HD w/14G free, 700MHz P3.

Is the software, Nero Express 6, too much for the system?

If so, is there other (preferrably free) software that would be
better?

I appreciate any thoughts/recommendations.

KB