Latest LightScribe System Software

*zebadee* · 05-02-2006

Hi

I believe that because pinto2 has used Nero removal tool, he no longer has this file. In order to get it. A dl/reinstall of LS_HSI.exe will replace the file enabling the uninstall as put forward by closeupone to commence.

closeupone · 05-02-2006

If the msi file is not of the same version as the LS installed on your PC, it may not recognize it. Try installing the latest version from the LS website. You should be able to install it over your current LS with no problem. You should then be able to uninstall it.

*pinto2* · 05-02-2006

Downloaded LS_HSI.exe, executed and got my files in LightScribe folder updated to version 1.4.67.1, but still no luck.

Same error messages as before no matter what I choose repair/uninstall..."no LS software installed".

And this. Note, LS Services are running and set to "automatic".

closeupone · 05-02-2006

It's the devils work. Or it is very possible it is a registry issue. There have been a number of similar issues that have been corrected by a registry fix.

Check out the registry fix in the following pdf file. I have read a lot of success stories using this.

http://www.storageupdates.philips.co..._Questions.pdf

*crossg* · 05-02-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinto2

Downloaded LS_HSI.exe, executed and got my files in LightScribe folder updated to version 1.4.67.1, but still no luck.

Same error messages as before no matter what I choose repair/uninstall..."no LS software installed".

And this. Note, LS Services are running and set to "automatic".

LOL.Time to reformat Windoze. J/K

What about going back to the restore point where you installed it then remove the LS app and then undo the restore?

*pinto2* · 05-02-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by crossg

LOL.Time to reformat Windoze. J/K

...

Stoped and inaktivated LS crap services. Removed and erased the LightScribe folder and cleaned registry. Finally got reed of that crap app.
Without a working uninstaller, I'm done with it.

System restore is not a option here because I'm on nLite XP...

.
If worse gets to worse I always have my Ghost backup to lean on.

Thanks all for your support.

wsaintcr · 15-03-2006

There is an update :
http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/fi...oad/23304.html

Quote:

version 1.4.74.1 A (6 Mar 06)

* Adds "Getting Started" Guide to Desktop and Start Menu.
* Adds support for HLDS JW6-1 (125) Drive.
* Adds support for Liteon SSM-85H5S (123) Drive.
* Changes generic printing speed computation (rounded to mm/s).
* Adds support for MEI UJ-851 (118) Drive.
* Adds support for HLDS JR7 (126) Drive.
* Adds support for MBI MV1.2 CD (113) Drive.
* Adds support for MBI MV1.2 DVD (114) Drive.

* PURPOSE:
o Routine
* OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
o Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
o Microsoft Windows XP Professional
o Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
* NOTE:
o The computer does not need to be restarted (rebooted) to complete the installation.

hernygo · 30-03-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by wsaintcr

There is an update :
http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/fi...oad/23304.html

http://www.nero.com/nero6/eng/System...t_Updates.html
version 1.4.74.1 ...this turns with surprise in...

bye herny

zevia · 30-03-2006

Thanks for the update hernygo.

Thread title edited.

**alan1476** · 31-03-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by hernygo

http://www.nero.com/nero6/eng/System...t_Updates.html
version 1.4.74.1 ...this turns with surprise in...

bye herny

I updated Lightscribe software it is acknowleged by Nero 6.6.1.4. It even works a littlr better, I got a really good image.

heavyload · 12-04-2006

Hi Guys!

I have found a new LightScribe Driver Version 1.4.84.1 at http://www.surething.com/ST/Downloads.asp?CategoryID=16
Think/hope that noone had posted it so far.

Grtz.
heavyload.

Version is from 3/31/2006

Sorry no changelog.

*Nemesys* · 14-04-2006

This is getting to be a real MESS!!!

The software manufacturers have their own Lightscribe software.
Drive manufacturers have their own Lightscribe software.
Lightscribe.com has their own Lightscribe software.
These all have different installers and no way to uninstall them.

Ultimately there is no way of knowing which Lightscribe host software is running on a given system.

zevia · 14-04-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemesys

Ultimately there is no way of knowing which Lightscribe host software is running on a given system.

Fortunately yes we can. Unfortunately since we can't attach any image yet, I will show in text:

In Nero StartSmart, click Nero ProductCenter (the fire icon on the bottom right hand) and you will see "LightScribe API" version installed.

When I installed the driver from surething, I see in my Nero StartSmart that 1.4.84.1 is installed.

*Nemesys* · 14-04-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by zevia

Fortunately yes we can. Unfortunately since we can't attach any image yet, I will show in text:

In Nero StartSmart, click Nero ProductCenter (the fire icon on the bottom right hand) and you will see "LightScribe API" version installed.

When I installed the driver from surething, I see in my Nero StartSmart that 1.4.84.1 is installed.

Thanks Zevia!!
No attachments necessary, your instructions were enough.
I also observed the 1.4.84.1 upgrade.

Unfortunately, I was able to uninstall 1.4.74.1 and delete the folder in the past. Now the folder cannot be deleted since the udgrade to 1.4.81.1 and I have yet to find a way to uninstall this version.

Normally, I would uninstall the previous version before installing the new version. Unfortunately, I inadvertently clicked on the 1.4.84.1 installer and it automatically installed the new version without prompting or warnings.

Similarly, there are no uninstallation options for the SureThing Lightscribe software. Was this version also overwritten by the new 1.4.84.1?

Triptothane · 15-04-2006

Through the use of a program called Windows Installer Cleanup, you can uninstall the lightscribe drivers and much more than your used to seeing in your control panels add/remove section. Here is a description of the software Windows Installer Cleanup Description and here is a direct link to the software Windows Installer Cleanup Download

*Nemesys* · 15-04-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triptothane

Through the use of a program called Windows Installer Cleanup, you can uninstall the lightscribe drivers and much more than your used to seeing in your control panels add/remove section. Here is a description of the software Windows Installer Cleanup Description and here is a direct link to the software Windows Installer Cleanup Download

You are assuming that the Lightscribe 1.4.84.1 Software uses the Windows Installer.

I don't know that it does.

Normally I do not install applications on my system that don't have an uninstall option. That is why I waited until I discovered how to uninstall 1.4.74.1. I assumed this would be the same for 1.4.84.1 but I was incorrect.

Actually my intentions were not to install 1.4.84.1 as yet, I simply clicked on the file to see if it would prompt me to uninstall the previous version. The only prompt I received was "Installation Successful".

newton54 · 15-04-2006

i watched the installation process when i installed 1.4.74.1. when it first began to install, it said, "Uninstalling previous lightscribe driver" or something to that effect, then it installed the new driver. maybe they all do that? i haven't installed version 84, as the official lightscribe page still has version 74 on it.

*Nemesys* · 15-04-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by newton54

i watched the installation process when i installed 1.4.74.1. when it first began to install, it said, "Uninstalling previous lightscribe driver" or something to that effect, then it installed the new driver. maybe they all do that? i haven't installed version 84, as the official lightscribe page still has version 74 on it.

This version of 1.4.84.1 does not have the same installer.
It does not display installation prompts or progress.

When you click on the file it displays a blue screen until the installation is complete. At that point it displays a message that the installation was successful.

At least that's the way the software from the link above works.
http://www.surething.com/ST/Downloads.asp?CategoryID=16

This is the Lightscribe Host Software from the SureThing web site.

They need to stop this madness and standardize the software.
I'm already turned off on Lightscribe as it is, so this fiasco is not encouraging.
As it is now, I cannot remove the folder created by the 1.4.74.1 software because I assume that the Lightscribe service in the folder is still being used.

FYI
For those who suggest disabling the service LSSrvc.exe that is installed by the Lightscribe software:

It is my observation that Nero is extremely slow to launch from Nero StartSmart with this service disabled. I have not verified the functionality of the Lightscribe service disabled, I assume it should be intact, but Nero is slow to launch from StartSmart.

newton54 · 15-04-2006

hmm. that is very frustrating. i use surething, but i am not going to update to thier version .84. surething works fine with the generic driver .74, so i will just stay with that one for now.

Triptothane · 15-04-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemesys

You are assuming that the Lightscribe 1.4.84.1 Software uses the Windows Installer.

I don't know that it does.

Normally I do not install applications on my system that don't have an uninstall option. That is why I waited until I discovered how to uninstall 1.4.74.1. I assumed this would be the same for 1.4.84.1 but I was incorrect.

Actually my intentions were not to install 1.4.84.1 as yet, I simply clicked on the file to see if it would prompt me to uninstall the previous version. The only prompt I received was "Installation Successful".

You ARE able to uninstall the lightscribe driver with this software... This program is not tied to applications installed only with Windows Installer. I am really unsure as to why you are so frantic about this situation?

*Nemesys* · 16-04-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triptothane

You ARE able to uninstall the lightscribe driver with this software... This program is not tied to applications installed only with Windows Installer. I am really unsure as to why you are so frantic about this situation?

This is not a case of being frantic.
I detest poorly written software and to me an application with an installer and no uninstaller is poorly written and should not grace my systems.

Unlike some people I don't solve my computer issues with a reformat every other month. One of the ways that I avoid this is by not installing garbage on my systems. I stay in control of my machines and ensure that they run lean and mean, and never cluttered with stuff that I have no control of.

For me reformats are by choice and never because I am forced to.

Thanks for your efforts anyway. They are always appreciated.

wsaintcr · 25-04-2006

Version 1.4.74.1 K (31 Mar 06)
Officiel Link : http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/fi...oad/23345.html

wsaintcr · 27-04-2006

EXTENDED LABEL CONTRAST, see http://www.lightscribe.com/support/index.aspx?id=306

*Nemesys* · 28-04-2006

More confusion!!!

The last time I attempted it, the 1.4.74.1 Extended Contrast Utility would not work with the updated 1.4.84.1 Lightscribe Host Software.

Don't know if this will work, but the Lightscribe.com web site is offering 1.4.74.1 Lightscribe Host Software with 1.4.84.1 Extended Contrast Utility.

No kind of standardization!!!!

hernygo · 10-05-2006

NEW UPDATE

LS_HSI Version 1.4.89.1

http://www.nero.com/nero6/eng/System...t_Updates.html

bye herny

05-02-2006	#51
zebadee CD Freaks Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,269	Re: New Lightscribe driver 1.4.67.1 Hi I believe that because pinto2 has used Nero removal tool, he no longer has this file. In order to get it. A dl/reinstall of LS_HSI.exe will replace the file enabling the uninstall as put forward by closeupone to commence.

05-02-2006	#52
closeupone New on Forum Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 8	Re: New Lightscribe driver 1.4.67.1 If the msi file is not of the same version as the LS installed on your PC, it may not recognize it. Try installing the latest version from the LS website. You should be able to install it over your current LS with no problem. You should then be able to uninstall it.

05-02-2006	#54
closeupone New on Forum Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 8	Re: New Lightscribe driver 1.4.67.1 It's the devils work. Or it is very possible it is a registry issue. There have been a number of similar issues that have been corrected by a registry fix. Check out the registry fix in the following pdf file. I have read a lot of success stories using this. http://www.storageupdates.philips.co..._Questions.pdf

30-03-2006	#59
zevia Retired Senior Administrator and Review Coordinator USA Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: USA Posts: 10,476	Re: New Lightscribe driver 1.4.74.1 (March 2006) Thanks for the update hernygo. Thread title edited. __________________ Click here to join CDFreaks.com Join CDFreaks Distributed Computing Team, have fun while helping to save some lives! My review PC & Specs & Media Blu-ray to DVD guide Forum Rules \| Blu-ray UDF Driver BenQ/Philips FAQ and tools: BQFlasher, MCSE, WOPC Tool, WinDWFlash LG BE06LU11 Blu-ray \| LG GGW-H10N Blu-ray/HD-DVD \| LG GBW-H10N Blu-ray \| Panasonic SW-5582 Blu-ray

12-04-2006	#61
heavyload CD Freaks Rookie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 35	LS Driver 1.4.84.1 Hi Guys! I have found a new LightScribe Driver Version 1.4.84.1 at http://www.surething.com/ST/Downloads.asp?CategoryID=16 Think/hope that noone had posted it so far. Grtz. heavyload. Version is from 3/31/2006 Sorry no changelog. __________________ Drives: Plextor CD-R Premium FW: 1.06 Toshiba DVD-ROM SD-M1712 FW: J004 Benq DVD LS DW1655 FW: BCHB

14-04-2006	#62
Nemesys MyCE Resident Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 1,349	Re: New Lightscribe driver 1.4.84.1 (March 2006) This is getting to be a real MESS!!! The software manufacturers have their own Lightscribe software. Drive manufacturers have their own Lightscribe software. Lightscribe.com has their own Lightscribe software. These all have different installers and no way to uninstall them. Ultimately there is no way of knowing which Lightscribe host software is running on a given system. __________________ Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Full Tower Motherboard: ASUS P8P67 Deluxe CPU: Intel Core i7-2600K 3.4GHz @ 4.8GHz (Cooler Master V8 CPU Cooling) RAM: 8GB Corsair Dominator DDR3 PC12800 Video Card: EVGA GTX460 1GB Sound Card: Creative X-Fi Xtreme Audio Monitor: HP 2711x (27” LED) Audio System: MASSIVE PSU: Silverstone Strider Plus 1000W DVD-RAM: Lite-On iHAS524 DVD-RAM: Lite-On LH-20A1L BL06 Hard Drive (Internal Storage): Seagate Barracuda 1TB SATA II File Storage Hard Drive (Removables): ICY DOCK MB877SK SATA Screw-Less Mobile Rack Drive #1. 128GB OCZ Vertex 4 SSD Win 8 Professional Drive #2. 90GB OCZ Vertex 2 SSD WIN 7 Ultimate Drive #3. Seagate Barracuda 250GB SATA II WIN XP x64 Professional Drive #4. Seagate Barracuda 320GB SATA II Testing

15-04-2006	#65
Triptothane New on Forum Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 8	Re: New Lightscribe driver 1.4.84.1 (March 2006) Through the use of a program called Windows Installer Cleanup, you can uninstall the lightscribe drivers and much more than your used to seeing in your control panels add/remove section. Here is a description of the software Windows Installer Cleanup Description and here is a direct link to the software Windows Installer Cleanup Download

15-04-2006	#67
newton54 CD Freaks Rookie Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 46	Re: New Lightscribe driver 1.4.84.1 (March 2006) i watched the installation process when i installed 1.4.74.1. when it first began to install, it said, "Uninstalling previous lightscribe driver" or something to that effect, then it installed the new driver. maybe they all do that? i haven't installed version 84, as the official lightscribe page still has version 74 on it.

25-04-2006	#72
wsaintcr CD Freaks Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: France Posts: 66	Re: New Lightscribe driver 1.4.84.1 (March 2006) Version 1.4.74.1 K (31 Mar 06) Officiel Link : http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/fi...oad/23345.html __________________ http://www.neroforum.org : support technique pour Nero en français & FAQ en français sur Nero

27-04-2006	#73
wsaintcr CD Freaks Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: France Posts: 66	Re: New Lightscribe driver 1.4.84.1 (March 2006) EXTENDED LABEL CONTRAST, see http://www.lightscribe.com/support/index.aspx?id=306 __________________ http://www.neroforum.org : support technique pour Nero en français & FAQ en français sur Nero

28-04-2006	#74
Nemesys MyCE Resident Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 1,349	Re: New Lightscribe driver 1.4.84.1 (March 2006) More confusion!!! The last time I attempted it, the 1.4.74.1 Extended Contrast Utility would not work with the updated 1.4.84.1 Lightscribe Host Software. Don't know if this will work, but the Lightscribe.com web site is offering 1.4.74.1 Lightscribe Host Software with 1.4.84.1 Extended Contrast Utility. No kind of standardization!!!! __________________ Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Full Tower Motherboard: ASUS P8P67 Deluxe CPU: Intel Core i7-2600K 3.4GHz @ 4.8GHz (Cooler Master V8 CPU Cooling) RAM: 8GB Corsair Dominator DDR3 PC12800 Video Card: EVGA GTX460 1GB Sound Card: Creative X-Fi Xtreme Audio Monitor: HP 2711x (27” LED) Audio System: MASSIVE PSU: Silverstone Strider Plus 1000W DVD-RAM: Lite-On iHAS524 DVD-RAM: Lite-On LH-20A1L BL06 Hard Drive (Internal Storage): Seagate Barracuda 1TB SATA II File Storage Hard Drive (Removables): ICY DOCK MB877SK SATA Screw-Less Mobile Rack Drive #1. 128GB OCZ Vertex 4 SSD Win 8 Professional Drive #2. 90GB OCZ Vertex 2 SSD WIN 7 Ultimate Drive #3. Seagate Barracuda 250GB SATA II WIN XP x64 Professional Drive #4. Seagate Barracuda 320GB SATA II Testing

10-05-2006	#75
hernygo MyCE Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Milan (Italy) Posts: 96	Re: New Lightscribe driver 1.4.89.1 (3 May 2006) NEW UPDATE LS_HSI Version 1.4.89.1 http://www.nero.com/nero6/eng/System...t_Updates.html bye herny Last edited by zevia; 10-05-2006 at 15:10. Reason: edit version number

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