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How long to format a DVD+RW
I understand that inorder to use a DVD+RW the disk has to be formatted. How long should this formatting take? I attempted it one time and it was formatting for over 8 hours!!! and couldn't wait any longer so cancelled the process. Is there a quick format that can be used or does the formatting usually take several hours.
Am using sonic software on a Dimension 8400 running Windows XP Pro Service Pack 2/ with an nec 3450A 16 X dvd drive.
Thanks in advance for any input.
Dim 8400 P4 3.8 GHZ/HT:1GB DDR2 SDRAM:1905FP Flat Panel:Radeon X800XT 256 MB PCI ExpressX16: Windows XP Pro Sp-2:MS Office 2003 SBE: 250 GB Serial ATA HDD: 48XCD-RW/16X DVD+/-RW: Audigy 2 ZS:Plextor PX-712UF:1905 FP Flat Panel: Norton Internet Security 2004
- A DVD+RW disc does not require full formatting, and in fact may render a rewritable disc unusable after the first session. Just write to it, and if formatting is required, your burning software should take care of this automatically.
europa303
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Posted February 15th, 2006 14:00