How to burn a DVD-R 16x - 4.7gb - 120min disk

first thing, do you have a dvd burner? you most probably have a dvd/cd combo drive which will read dvds and write/read cds but will not burn to dvd

you will need a dvd burner capable of doing dvd-+/rw to burn dvd-r dvds it will also do dvd+r media


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klbf,

Thanks for the response.

This is what is stated on my order form for the CD ROM/DVD ROM:

Dual Drives:  16x DVD-ROM Drive + 16x DVD+/-RW w/dbl layer write capability.

Moon176

Skybird,

Thanks for responding.  Two things:

1. The disk I can use to copy pictures, etc is a Memorex CD-R 52x, 700mg, 80min.  There is no problem with these disks.

2. I just tried a FUJIFILM DVD+RW for Data/Video 4.7gb 120min.

NEED HELP! Thanks.

Moon176

 

Skybird,

I forgot to mention in my latest posting to you that the FUJIFILM did not work.

Moon176

OK, got it.

DVD/CD-ROM Drives:

Phillips DVD + - RW       DVD8631

Samsung DVD-ROM      SD616E

 

 

 

Thanks Skybird.  I downloaded the upgrade, but it still doesn't work.  If you have any  thing else I can try please let me know.

moon176

 

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@moon176 wrote:

Skybird,

I forgot to mention in my latest posting to you that the FUJIFILM did not work.

Moon176

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You never mentioned how you are trying to burn this DVD???

What software are you using?

•  For Reinstalling Sonic MyDVD 5.3 Deluxe and RecordNow 7.3 Deluxe Software
•   "          "               "           "        "    LE         "             "            "       LE         "

As I stated, the "Deluxe" is installed, but not the "LE".  I don't know if both should be installed or just the "Deluxe" or just the "LE"

Question?  Is this the software?

Thanks for all your help.

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@moon176 wrote:

Sonic...I opened up Sonic and it states "MyDVD version 5 Deluxe".  However, I have two software disks that came with the computer and they were sealed until I had to get a hard drive replaced this past December.  I had to reload all the software and I believe this is where the problem started.

 

I have two (2) Sonic disks.  This is how they read:

•  For Reinstalling Sonic MyDVD 5.3 Deluxe and RecordNow 7.3 Deluxe Software
•   "          "               "           "        "    LE         "             "            "       LE         "

As I stated, the "Deluxe" is installed, but not the "LE".  I don't know if both should be installed or just the "Deluxe" or just the "LE"

Question?  Is this the software?

Thanks for all your help.

 

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MyDVD is a little old, they are on v6. something. (I think this will be the last version)

RecordNow seems to be up to date. However both are close enough that it should not make any difference.

You do not want to install anything from the LE disc. This is a crippled version of the Deluxe and could remove features from Deluxe!

If you want to record Data to a DVD, use RecordNow.

If you are making a Movie or Slideshow, use MyDVD.

As a test you could download Nero's trial version to see if your DVD Drive/Media are recognized with that. (don't install InCD as it will conflict with Sonic's DLA)

I don't actually use either Sonic or Nero so I cannot be more specific. The main thing is to try to isolate the problem to software or drive…

If it works with Nero, it is a software issue.

If it does not work with Nero, it is a drive issue.

Message Edited by Jim Hardin on 01-29-2006 07:22 AM

Thanks for the info, Jim.  I will look into it.

Going in another direction on this same matter...maybe this will help to isolate my problem as well.  I am not sure if this is related to a drive or a software problem, but when I insert a blank CD-R (52x, 700mb) disk in Drive "E" to record something and if I click on "MY COMPUTER", right click on Drive "E", then "Properties", it will display the amount of free space (700mb).  I can use this CD-R to burn pictures, etc.        When I insert a blank DVD-R (16x, 4.7gb) and click the Drive "E"  "Properties" it does not provide or display the amount of free space.  It shows "0 bytes" for "Used and Free Space" and the "pie chart" below is completely "blue".  I cannot record on this disk, which is currently my big problem.  It appears that the drive/computer does not recognize this disk.

I appreciate everyones help.  Please don't give up on me.

Moon176 

 

 

 

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@moon176 wrote:

Thanks for the info, Jim.  I will look into it.

Going in another direction on this same matter...maybe this will help to isolate my problem as well.  I am not sure if this is related to a drive or a software problem, but when I insert a blank CD-R (52x, 700mb) disk in Drive "E" to record something and if I click on "MY COMPUTER", right click on Drive "E", then "Properties", it will display the amount of free space (700mb).  I can use this CD-R to burn pictures, etc.        When I insert a blank DVD-R (16x, 4.7gb) and click the Drive "E"  "Properties" it does not provide or display the amount of free space.  It shows "0 bytes" for "Used and Free Space" and the "pie chart" below is completely "blue".  I cannot record on this disk, which is currently my big problem.  It appears that the drive/computer does not recognize this disk.

I appreciate everyones help.  Please don't give up on me.

Moon176 

 

 

 

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XP has no ability to burn a DVD, hence it will not report what it cannot do…