Trying to burn DVD....stuck at 0.2% encoded

[killdawabbit]

I insert a blank dvd and follow instructions to burn a DVD and this is what I get. It's been like that for hours. Will it every encode? or whatever?
Sure would appreciate any help.
I hope I asked this in the right forum. Mods move if necessary.
Thanks.

 

[HammerHead]

More Info

Look and follow this tutorial and someone may be able to help.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/180324-system-info-see-your-system-specs.html

 

[killdawabbit]

Thanks. I filled out all the info I could find.

 

[Hipster Doofus]

What are you trying to burn? It should not hang there for that long.

 

[killdawabbit]

I am trying to burn a movie I downloaded. It's an avi file.

 

[vierasniper]

You can try to use DVD flick, its the same thing but with more options. they have a little guide to get you stared if you get confused. it even lets you add subtitles. here is a link DVD Flick

 

[killdawabbit]

Thanks. I'll give that a try.

 

[killdawabbit]

OK. I'm trying it. It says encoding...right now 4%. Does that means it's recording or just preparing the disk?

 

[vierasniper]

its prepares the files, then burns them onto the disc. On my Set up it, runs anywhere from 30-45 minutes. Depending on the size of the file.

 

[killdawabbit]

OK. This is what I got. When I click 'close', shown on the first pic I get a screen like the 2nd pic and I can't figure out what to do next. I've tried clicking all the menu items above.
I really appreciate your help for a total noob on this.

 

[vierasniper]

Oh your DVD should be done. If you put a DVD in the Tray that's were the movie got burned to.

 

[killdawabbit]

I had a blank dvd in the player. It says it's still blank.

 

[Dwarf]

It could be a memory issue. 2GB is a low amount for encoding and simultaneously writing media. Try the option to create an ISO file without writing to disc, and then copy it to disc later.

 

[killdawabbit]

Thanks for that suggestion. I downloaded Free ISO Creator and am trying it now. I'll let ya know my results.

 

[killdawabbit]

It's been stuck here for hours now.

 

[killdawabbit]

Here is the original problem. Anytime I try to record anything no matter what size I get this error message. No matter how many different new discs I try to use.