Any other burning software you can recommend that I can try for free that verifies a burn
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There is another option for you. Nero is a good program for burning. The later versions will verify the burn, but if you are stuck with Nero 5 or 5.5, you can use a free disc verification tool to scan the disc for errors after the burn. It is called VSO Inspector and is offered by VSO-Software. They also offer a free trial of their other software. I use them from time to time. Blind Write is pretty good at making copies of certain types of discs and I use Copy to DVD and other software on occasion. They can be found here: http://www.vso-software.fr/download.htm If their software works well for you, they have a lifetime Goldmembership that allows you to use any of their products now, and in the future for a one-time fee of $149 US. I did that some years ago and it was a lot less then. They are real good at getting you a Reg Key for any product you want. You can also purchase the individual products if you like. I would certainly recommend trying them before buying them. BUT that would cost money. I LIKE FREE Better! Check below for some info on a free tool. I have NOT tried it, so I cannot make any representation of how well it might or might not work.

Some information from Micr$oft about burning discs in XP. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...ptember16.mspx

Here is information on a free "Unofficial" Power Toy that will enable ISO burning in XP.: http://www.petri.co.il/how_to_write_iso_files_to_cd.htm

Here is the link to the developer's site for the ISO recorder. It appears to do CDs AND DVDs : http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/isorecorder.htm

Good luck! Let us know how you make out.

EDIT 10-19-05 07:18
Forgot to mention one more item. I noticed that you seem to be using RW media to burn to. I would recommend that you use write-once CD-R for a trial. Some CD drives may have difficulty reading a RW disc, or even a CD-R at times. Use good quality media and look for media recommendations from the drive manufacturer. Be sure to use a SLOW speed for better compatibility.
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