Semaphore timeout

Have used anydvd and clonedvd in past to copy dvd's. Now however when try to copy i get a semaphore timeout during the write phase. Normally use dvd shrink to copy to hard drive then use clone dvd2 to write to disk. any help would be greately appreciated.

b9

@ b9wright,

Welcome to the Forum.

A “Semaphore Timeout” generally occurs when your DVD Drive loses communication with the rest of your system or your NetWork is incorrectly functioning.

Have you ensured that your DMA is correctly configured? Below is a Web Link that details how to ensure DMA is correctly configured.

http://www.onthegosoft.com/dma_setting_nt.htm

Have you ensured that your ASPI layer is installed correctly? Below is a Web Link for ForceASPI.

http://radified.com/ASPI/forceaspi.htm

Best Regards,
bjkg

What version of CloneDVD are you using?
2.8.9.9 is the correct version, available here: http://www.slysoft.com

bjkg....i have a question....you've always been able to help many posters to this forum....while my problem is not related to the time out...it is related to your above quote......i have never had any problems ripping with any of the slysoft products or any other similar product....i did a check with the above mentioned tool...mainly just to see if i had any problems...i have also checked my aspi with nero info tool.....nero info tool shows nero aspi is installed and working properly....nero info tool shows system aspi is corrurpted...adaptec aspi installation verification shows wowpost.exe not installed.....also shows winaspi.dll not installed........warning aspi components missing...i am running windows xp sp 2.......should i install adaptec aspi 4.71....i have that aspi, but i've never installed it.....i have enclosed zip with screenshots and 4.71 documentation....is my ability to use all all of slysoft products (and other products) because the nero aspi is installed correctly.........is this something that i should be concerned with? many thanks in advance....if anyother information is needed or requested...will be happy to comply....

Do not install ASPI drivers. SlySoft products do not need ASPI.

As usual Forum Member Tru is correct that SlySoft software products do not require the Adaptec ASPI Layer. There are other software programs that require a working ASPI Layer and some CD/DVD software programs perform better with the Adaptec ASPI layer than the native Windows ASPI Layer. ForceASPI ensures that the Adaptec ASPI Layer is correctly installed and functioning correctly.

Best Regards,
bjkg

tru & bjkg.....thank you much for prompt replies and answers to my questions.....your help is greatly appreciated.....

Went through the instructions to remove and reinstall version 4.6 of aspi layer. Still having the same problem. Also have latest version of dvdcopy2. DVDcopy runs for about 3 minutes then brings up semaphore timeout dvd looks half burnt. Nice for coasters though!!!!!!lol.
Thanks again for the help.
b9

Use CloneDVD2. You won't see any "semaphore timeout". http://www.slysoft.com