Can Roxio 'Finalize' a DVD?

Question

I have a BIG issue.  I have a Sony DVD recorder, that I have used to copy 62 movies, and TV shows onto DVD for our home use.   I did not understand 'finalization' when I started this, and am only now learning how bad I might have messed up.  I recorded 62 shows or movies, using my Sony DVD recorder, onto re-recordable +RW DVDs -- I had a lot of problems learning how to use the recorder, so I did this to make sure the DVD recorded properly before commiting to a permanent DVD.   I then took these RW DVDs to my PC, and made a copy of the disc onto a permanent +R DVD using Roxio's 'Disc Copy' function.   My problem is that now I am unable to finalize the new +R disc.  My Sony machine will not allow me to finalize the disc, because the show was not recorded on that unit.  Dell tells me that Roxio does not have any function to finalize these discs.   Does anyone have a way that I can finalize these DVDs and not lose these 62 shows?  My machine is a DVD/VCR combo, and the VCR part broke.  So, I am trying to decide whether to fix or replace.  If I am unable to do anything with these 62 DVDs, that will simplify my choice.

fireberd · Answer

I have Nero and it won't do it.  I had a DVD that I made with a DVD recorder but didn't finalize it.  I tried Nero and Nero would not recognize the DVD.  I went back to the DVD recorder that I made it on (a Phillips) and it too would not recognize the DVD so I could try to finalize it. Unfortunately the DVD was a 'coaster'.

Mary G · Answer

You can only finalize a regular dvd on the same recorder that made the dvd. Only the Sony can finalize a dvd that was made on it. IMO, you should just keep the disks to use on the Sony and don't get the vcr fixed. Repaired vcr's never last and are not worth the $75 or more minimum bench fee. Been there, done that and regretted it. Buy another cheap vcr or just use ram disks on the dvd for tv shows. Re-recordable RAM disks cannot be finalized ever and can be used only on the original recorder. These are the disks that act like a vcr tape--you can erase, record, erase, record again & play on the machine the recording was made on. When you want to record something to keep, use a non re-recodable dvd and finalize it. You cannot copy a non finalized dvd on your computer either.

ae38cb5bb8b0410 · Answer

I have a Samsung DVD recorder that I bought when they 1st came out(4years ago). The dvd must be finalized on the recorder that made it. It only used dvd-r. If I copy using Roxio on my computer I need to use dvd-r only blanks, so your computer must have a dvd-r recorder to be able to copy it.

BTW: My dvd home recorder can only dvd-r discs, not dvd-rw.

Message Edited by kpo127 on 05-21-2007 04:31 PM

Predator · Answer

I recently did a Google search on finalizing a DVD-R disc with Roxio and this thread was referenced. Since there was not an verified answer, the thread will be closed and archived for information purposes. As a reminder, if you wish to play these discs on stand-alone players, the disc needs to be finalized.

Sincerely,

Windows General

Can Roxio "Finalize" a DVD?

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