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Driver Blocked Due to Compatibility Issues

Feb 8, 2007 1:09AM PST

My new Vista program is possessed with a demon file that I cannot get rid of regardless of numerous attempts.

On start-up a window entitled ?Program Compatibility Assistant? appears with the following message:
This driver is blocked due to compatibility issues.

The driver identified is: ?Driver: Sonic Solutions DLA?

What is worse is that this window keeps popping up frequently as I attempt to work. (?Yes, I know you?re there; just leave me alone? is my response.)

I have tried to remove this offending driver through the Vista remove programs process without success. It apparently was installed by DELL on my computer at the factory along with other files associated with Sonic Solutions? Roxio Creator ? My DVD Combo.

I do not use the program.

Every time Vista loads, this annoying pop-up window appears with the message that the driver is blocked due to incompatibility issues. No help is available on line when one selects the ?Check for solutions online? option. The answer given is that ?Windows will notify you when solutions become available.? The first thought is that this solution will appear along about the time donkeys fly.

Is there a way to remove this file?

Thank you.

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vista update for Dell home premium computer
Mar 27, 2007 1:30AM PDT

I can't get the VISTA update for my DELL home premium computer.
Any help would be appreciated.

Ronald L. Roberson
Mount Gilead, OH 43338

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trying to access site to fix blocked driver problem
Mar 26, 2007 3:27PM PDT

Hi I am unable to access the site you mentioned to fix my blocked driver problem.The site keeps coming up error on page

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help
Dec 14, 2007 3:28PM PST

can someone just tell me how to fix it please

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sonic solutions dla
Feb 26, 2008 9:14AM PST

This fixed it for me. It is from Roxio.

This is obviously a hold over from the older software the following steps should resolve that for you.

Please open 'My Computer' and delete the following files and folders if they exist.

C:\Program Files\Roxio\Drag-to-Disc\
C:\Windows\DLA.EXE'
C:\Windows\System32\DLA\
C:\Windows\System32\DLAAPI_W.DLL
C:\Windows\System32\drivers\DLACDBHM.SYS
C:\Windows\System32\drivers\DLARTL_M.SYS

reboot

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did the wrong thing
Apr 24, 2009 3:10AM PDT

Hello, I tried the solution my Rob27, it fixed it but now it doesn't recognize my cd drive at all!!! how can I get my DLA.exe back?? any ideas???

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Sonic Solutions DLA
Oct 12, 2008 5:39PM PDT

Blocked driver problem.
OS: Vista Home Premium
Hardware: DELL Dimension 9200 Viiv Dual Core E 6300

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astrackla
Jan 2, 2009 10:10PM PST

iam having trouble with my driver is blocked i need help

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Tried The Solutions In This Thread Yet?
Jan 4, 2009 9:58AM PST

Please read ALL of the posts in this thread and give them a try.

Hope this helps.

Grif

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blocked Sonic Solutions DLa
Feb 17, 2009 9:05PM PST
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Really Solved Sonic Solutions DLA driver blocked
Nov 4, 2007 7:23AM PST

thanx for your solution sorted instantly

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Patch didn't work for my Lenovo
Nov 6, 2008 6:29AM PST

I tried that patch but it comes up with "software not found. Please install Drag to Disc and try again".
I don't have Drag to Disc and all indications of this patch are for Sonic DLA which is listed in my Add/Remove programs. I know Sonic is a Roxio product but the patch does not work for me. I can't remove Sonic DLA from Add/Remove either.

Any clues?
Lisa

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Really Solved Sonic Solutions dla driver blocked
Feb 21, 2009 10:02AM PST

Thanks for the Post. Even though it was written on3/3/07, I had same problem with windows vista and found a solution in your post. I tried the link, run the patch but came up with an error saying that I already have Roxio-Drag-To Disc, which is the problem Driver. I went to Install/uninstall program on my control panel, scrolled down, found the said name and uninstall it. I went back to your link and install the patch and all is working fine now. Thanks again an answer to my long drawn out problem.

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Thank you for the solution
Aug 29, 2009 8:05AM PDT

Thank you for the solution. Problem finally solved after 2 years. The idiots at Dell should be sued. Anyway for those of you with the"Sonic Solutions DLA driver blocked" problem, the link below is the cure.


http://kb.roxio.com/content/kb/Creator/000131CR

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This worked for my win7 os. good work. thank you!!!
Jun 5, 2011 12:36AM PDT
Happy Laugh
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dont work
Dec 14, 2007 3:26PM PST

i tried this it didnt work

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Error resolved by removing drag to disk
Jan 23, 2010 12:53PM PST

I uninstalled Drag To Disk, which is installed along with the Roxio CD/DVD burn program. It is actually a separate program and if you uninstall it, the problem seems to go away. At least so far.

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VISTA compatibility issues Driver: Sonic Solutions DLA
Feb 10, 2007 12:25AM PST

I am running Windows Vista Ultimate

At startup I am getting the following message:

Program Compatibility Assistant
This Driver is blocked due to compatibility issues
Driver: Sonic Solutions DLA
Publisher: Sonic Solutions

A driver is installed that causes stability problems with your system. This driver will be disabled. Please contact the driver manufacture for an update that is compatiable with this version of Windows.

Anyone know when the Windows Vista drivers will be available eather from Sonic, Windows or Dell?

If they don't come up with something soon, than MS will see me in court becaues with all the phone calls and e-mails they do not reply, I don't care, I don't need to work and I live next to the court house so i have all the time i need to take on MS. - Billy Amato (NYC)

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Sonic solutions DLA
Mar 9, 2007 11:12PM PST

I get this message that my windows installer is not properly installed and I cannot download certain updates and I can't uninstall certain programs. I believe the sonic solutions DLA is not compatible with Vista Home Premium. I bought the Vista Home Premium mainly to make slideshow's and video's but when I try to burn a project I get the message that it cannot locate DVD burner. How can I get the right driver to correct this problem?

Bill Fawley

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Dell with Vista Home Premium
Apr 3, 2007 10:35PM PDT

How do I get a patch or resolve the compatability issues with Windows Vista Home Premium?

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Dell with Vista Home Premium
Apr 4, 2007 2:23AM PDT

Click on the link in post #42.

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sonic solution DLA driver incompatible with Vista
Apr 14, 2007 1:21PM PDT
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Dell Inspiron Laptop 1500 series driver problems
Apr 16, 2007 5:55AM PDT

Message on the above machine from Dell states that the driver is blocked due to compatibility issues.
It appears that the driver is disabled
Dell suggest to contact you for assistance and to seek an update
that is compatible with this version of Windows.

I sincerly hope that you can be of assistance.

Thank you

T O D.

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blocked on vista
Apr 30, 2007 11:20AM PDT

I am assuming you have an Epson scanner.
If so, I had the same problem - it was incompatable with Vista.
I went to Epson's website and under drivers I listed the model number of my scanner and found a driver that WAS compatable. Now it works fine.

R O N R O B

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SONIC SOLUTIONS DLA
Nov 15, 2007 2:18AM PST

I have recently bought Dell Vostra 1000 with Windows Vista Home Basic. After four months I get a pop up saying Sonic Solutions Dla installed has compatability issues. Please guide me how to solve this problem.This has been disabled. Please help me with a solutions.

Thanks and Regards.

ALAGAPPAN CHANDRAMOULI.

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Maybe You Didn't Read The Posts In This Thread??
Nov 15, 2007 3:15AM PST
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Same issue, same resolution
Mar 17, 2007 3:12AM PDT

I just took my Dell Dimension E520 out of the box yesterday and it had the same issue. The link above and reloading of the software took about 3 minutes and it worked perfectly. Thanks again to whoever posted it.

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This is what I did it helped me I have the Home got it here
Mar 25, 2007 10:12PM PDT
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Vista compatibility issues Driver: Sonic Solutions DLA
Mar 29, 2007 3:08PM PDT

I am having the exact same problem as BillyNYC and wanted to know if someone has the solution?

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sonic solutions dla
Mar 30, 2007 11:46PM PDT

dell e521 athlon 64 3200 with ms vista home basic edition. not compatible with sonic solutions dla how do you fix. Tnx T

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There is a best solution for the sonic solution DLA
Nov 29, 2007 7:12PM PST

IF you using a dell computer get into www.support.dell.com and type sonic solution dla in the keyword search you can find the solution

if not wait tomorrow i will send the link from where u can dwn and fix the issue


Regards
Thiyagarajan
Indian