Using DVD-R's To Store Data - Is It Possible?

[Vanchatron]

I have two 4.7gb DVD-R discs which say 'DVD Recordable' on them and I have around 8gb of music that I want to store on them until after I format my PC, as I don't want to lose the music.

The discs are completely blank as I have just bought them but when I put them into my DVD/CD Rom drive they don't seem to be recognised.

Normal blank 700mb CD's are recognised fine and I can burn data to them but I don't know what's wrong with the DVD-R discs.

Is there a way of burning data to them on my PC as I'm hoping to start building my new PC today but the shops aren't open until after Boxing Day so I can't buy any mre 700mb CD's until then.

Merry Christmas!


HK

[Jiggy]

Windows XP burning software wont work with dvd`s you will need a program like Nero, or another burning software to burn dvd`s

[Vanchatron]

I started burning 4gb worth of files onto a blank 4.7gb DVD (using Nero 7) about 30 minutes ago and it still says 0% although it says 'Burn Process Started'


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[jlreich]

Is you DVD drive a burner or just a DVD-ROM?

[deddard]

Also make sure whether they are compatible - DVD-RW, +RW etc.

[Vanchatron]

I obviously don't have a DVD-Burner


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