Version
info for Windows 2000 should show
the middle two files listed as v4.60
[like this], or at least
that's what the
aspiinst.pdf file says that comes with the latest
ASPI layer drivers [v4.71.2]. If your ASPI-installation
info doesn't look like this, it doesn't mean there is
anything necessarily wrong with your system configuration.
But if you're having trouble ripping or burning, I might
be able to help.
Important
Note: In order to get wowpost.exe and
winaspi.dll updated to the latest version, I
had to rename the two files in the 'adaptec'
folder: wowpost.ex_ becomes wowpost.exe, and winaspi.dl_
becomes winaspi.dll.
Then I manually copied these two files to my \system folder.
But first I renamed the current ones to wowpost_old.exe
and winaspi_old.dll, so I could go back if I had any problems.
I got this tip from Hendrick. Steve Ryan writes to say:
Adaptec
compressed wowpost.exe & winaspi.dll
in their download - calling them wowpost.ex_ and winaspi.dl_.
Although ASPI_check notes them as v4.71.2 when compressed,
they are really v4.60 when uncompressed using the expand
utility. I confirmed this using the Nero InfoTool program.
If
you experience problems with this ASPI configuartion,
you have several options to consider. First: If you can't
see your CD-ROM or burner [in Windows XP], you might want
to try double clicking on the reg_xp.exe
file that comes with the latest drivers from Adaptec.
This will tell your system that you have a burner and
CD-ROM and where they are located [logically]. I would
expect these types of problems to be more common with
brand-new systems [no previous ASPI layer installed].
You
might also want to try manually deleting wowpost.exe
and winaspi.dll in WinXP, as some people claim
that WinXP doesn't need these two files. But try beginning
with all 4 files first. Or you can try
reverting back to the old, stable v4.60
using ForceASPI [see below].
You can download Adaptec released v4.71.2
of it's ASPI drivers here.
You
can download Adaptec's ASPI checker from here. This utility
will scan your computer and report what version of ASPI
drivers are currently installed in your system.
First
I backed-up my current ASPI layer [via DUMPASPI]. Then
I removed my old ASPI layer [via KILLASPI, because Windows
will not let you replace system files with older versions].
Finally I re-installed v4.60 [via INSTASPI]
and then rebooted. Voila! Both rippers work again. It's
magic.
It's
not vital you know this, but ASPI drivers consist
of the following four files (with directory locations):
Windows
98 / ME:
windows\system\iosubsys\apix.vxd
windows\system\aspienum.vxd
windows\system\winaspi.dll
windows\system\wnaspi32.dll
Windows
2000:
winnt\system32\drivers\aspi32.sys
winnt\system\wowpost.exe
winnt\system\winaspi.dll
winnt\system32\wnaspi32.dll
Windows
XP:
windows\system32\drivers\aspi32.sys
windows\system\wowpost.exe
windows\system\winaspi.dll
windows\system32\wnaspi32.dll
Force
ASPI
ForceASPI is a popular
utility that will install version 4.60 (1021) of Adaptec's
ASPI drivers, *without* an Adaptec card or software
in your system [hence: force]. Force ASPI v1.7
is the latest version. Many folks, such
as those at Sony
and Syntrillium,
find these drivers work best. If the latest version is
giving you headaches, definitely give these a try.
Force
ASPI will also *back-up* your current ASPI
configuration. So, if you encounter problems, you can
easily restore your original ASPI drivers. The
command *dumpASPI* creates a backup of your existing ASPI
layer.
You can also back-up your current ASPI configuration by
copying files [individually] listed above to a back-up
directory of your choosing [such as aspi_old].
The
command *instASPI* will install version 4.60 (1021) of
Adaptec's ASPI drivers to your system. ForceASPI
works with Windows 98, WindowsME, Windows NT, and Windows
2000 .. regardless of your particular system configuration.
It also works fine with Windows XP, as
reported by many happy WinXP users.
Your
existing ASPI layer will be *overwritten* and you'll
need to reboot before
changes take effect. The file named index.html
that comes with ForceASPI contains all the instructions
you'll need.
You
can download Force ASPI (150KB) from any of these
sites: cyrus.troy
.. DC1000.net, .. CloneCD or doom9 (listed
under Support Utils, near the bottom), and a million
other
places. Flexion.org was the original source of
ForceASPI, but they have since shut down the site. [I
want to give credit where credit is due.]
After
you installed the aspi layers correctly you can go and
continue reading the
DiVX Tutorial
/// how to ripp DVD and save them into AVI or Mpeg
