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E_IMAPI_ERASE_DRIVE_FAILED_SPINUP_COMMAND
E_IMAPI_ERASE_DRIVE_FAILED_SPINUP_COMMAND is raised before the erase algorithm can proceed. The recorder returned an error for the optical-drive START UNIT operation used to spin up or ready the medium. This points to device readiness, tray, media loading or hardware communication rather than to quick-versus-full erase selection.
Check the recorder and medium before retrying erase
- Confirm that media is present, seated correctly and recognized by the same recorder object.
- Inspect device and IMAPI event logs for the lower-level sense data or readiness transition.
- Avoid repeated immediate retries when the drive is still becoming ready; allow device-state stabilization or request manual intervention.
Changing FullErase cannot fix a failure that occurs while bringing the device to a usable state. Also distinguish this result from unsupported media or unsupported recorder errors, which indicate capability mismatch rather than a failed readiness command. If another application owns the recorder, release exclusive access and re-enumerate the device before assuming hardware failure.
EraseMedia · IDiscFormat2Erase · IMAPI return values
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