How can I avoid 'Buffer underrun' errors?
- Defragment your hard disk periodically.
- Close down all other programs while burning the CD. This applies in particular to programs which use a lot of processor time or memory, or which carry out a lot of hard disk accesses. The best thing to do is to close all other programs. This includes virus scanners which may be running in the background and which scan every file which is opened. Instead, you can use Nero's integrated virus scanner (only available in the retail version), to ensure that there are no viruses on your CDs.
- If you are using a Notebook, make sure, before you start burning a CD, that you have switched off all the energy saving functions (e.g. hard disk shutdown, slowing down the processor speed, etc.) from the Control Panel. If the computer almost comes to a halt while burning, it will, of course, cause the burning process to fail.
- Carry out a speed test and a simulation before burning the CD.
- If you want to be completely safe, choose a lower burning speed before you start. This means that the burning process will take longer, but it does give you maximum safety.
- If you are buying a new recorder, choose one which has buffer underrun protection.