# Any Nero Express experts? I have a burning need **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [November 22, 2004, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-nero-express-experts-i-have-a-burning-need/276035 "2004-11-22T03:24:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d26b3c/32.png) [@Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Blue_Sky)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2004, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-nero-express-experts-i-have-a-burning-need/276035/1 "2004-11-22T03:24:02Z")
I was trying to make a CD using Nero Express 6.0. I had just used the program the other day and had no problems. Tonight, however, when I tried to burn the disc, I got an “invalid parameter in field” error while trying to burn “disc-at-once”. I’m using an LG 4081B CD/DVD burner and Khypermedia CD-Rs. The exact same things I was using the last time. I have not added any software or hardware since that last time (3-4 days ago), nor have I made any changes to the computer in any other way. I was able to burn the disc with my other burner (a Sony CD/DVD combo). Any idea why this would happen? ---
**Author:** ![Daizy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/46a35a/32.png) [@Daizy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Daizy)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2004, 5:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-nero-express-experts-i-have-a-burning-need/276035/2 "2004-11-22T05:41:42Z")
I’m going to be no help to you what so ever. I was just about to comment, that this error is one of those, that seldom gets answered twice the same way. There doesn’t seem to be a definitive answer. Then I came across [this page](http://www.pscu.com/articles/2212,4,27,1,1201,03.html) , that said it better than I. ---
**Author:** ![RealTronic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9dc877/32.png) [@RealTronic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealTronic)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2004, 6:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-nero-express-experts-i-have-a-burning-need/276035/3 "2004-11-22T06:25:40Z")
Unfortunately I speak from experience when I say this…to the best of my knowledge, there is NO solution. It’s an unlucky combination of motherboard-chipsets, CD-writer versions (firmware versions, maybe), and operating system. I have the EXACT same problem on two completely different PCs (one desktop with a DVD-Writer, and one notebook with a DVD-combo unit) and what always fails is burning video onto CD-Rs in DAO-mode. (Is this the same problem you’re having, or is it ALL types of burning in DAO-mode?) I have yet to try every solution on earth to solve the problem, but to give you an idea of what I HAVE tried (without luck) : - Uninstall Nero, use Alcohol 120% or Fireburner - Reinstall Windows - Upgrade Nero to latest version - Reinstall ASPI layers - Deinstall ASPI layers - Use ForceASPI So, instead of offering a solution for you, I add to your plea my own. HELP. _(In the meantime, the workaround I use is the following: Since for me, the only thing not working is burning /Super/VideoCDs in DAO-mode, I extract the video and remaster the /Super/VideoCD directly in Nero and burn using TAO. It works except in those cases where the video is very near 80 minutes long.)_ ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d26b3c/32.png) [@Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Blue_Sky)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2004, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-nero-express-experts-i-have-a-burning-need/276035/4 "2004-11-22T12:36:01Z")
I went to Nero’s site and downloaded the newest version of Nero which includes an updated version of Express and now it works. But for how long…