Dual Layer DVD Writing?

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(Running Vista Ultimate 64-bit, SP-2, IE-8, WM-6, WLM-09,
classic mode, dial-up.)

Is there an easy way to decipher the device descriptors to
tell if a DVD reader/writer works with dual-layer DVDs? My
(HP) system is about 3 years old, and I can find nothing in
any of the (skimpy) paperwork that came with it to disclose
such information. The front of the drive says "Compact Disc
ReWritable", "Ultra Speed", "+", "LightScribe", "DVD Multi
Recorder", "R DL", "RW", and "DVD+R DL"

I'm hoping that in the codes "R DL" and "DVD+R DL" the DL
means dual layer, but I'd like to confirm that before I
purchase some of the more expensive dual-layer DVD disks.

Thanks.

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CWLee said:
(Running Vista Ultimate 64-bit, SP-2, IE-8, WM-6, WLM-09, classic mode,
dial-up.)

Is there an easy way to decipher the device descriptors to tell if a DVD
reader/writer works with dual-layer DVDs? My (HP) system is about 3 years
old, and I can find nothing in any of the (skimpy) paperwork that came
with it to disclose such information. The front of the drive says
"Compact Disc ReWritable", "Ultra Speed", "+", "LightScribe", "DVD Multi
Recorder", "R DL", "RW", and "DVD+R DL"

I'm hoping that in the codes "R DL" and "DVD+R DL" the DL means dual
layer, but I'd like to confirm that before I purchase some of the more
expensive dual-layer DVD disks.

Thanks.
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"DVD+R DL" means dual layer burning. You could go to HP's website and if
they operate anything like Dell you can enter a serial number that's
somewhere on the case and it'll bring up exactly what your system was
originally equipped with.
 
(Running Vista Ultimate 64-bit, SP-2, IE-8, WM-6, WLM-09,
classic mode, dial-up.)

Is there an easy way to decipher the device descriptors to
tell if a DVD reader/writer works with dual-layer DVDs?  My
(HP) system is about 3 years old, and I can find nothing in
any of the (skimpy) paperwork that came with it to disclose
such information.  The front of the drive says "Compact Disc
ReWritable", "Ultra Speed", "+", "LightScribe", "DVD Multi
Recorder", "R DL", "RW", and "DVD+R DL"

I'm hoping that in the codes "R DL" and "DVD+R DL" the DL
means dual layer, but I'd like to confirm that before I
purchase some of the more expensive dual-layer DVD disks.

Thanks.

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CWLee
Former slayer of dragons; practice now limited to sacred
cows.  Believing we should hire for quality, not quotas, and
promote for performance, not preferences.
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Locate, download and run Nero's Infotool. It should list out the
compatible media formats that your drive(s) can handle.
 
smlunatick said:
Locate, download and run Nero's Infotool. It should list
out the
compatible media formats that your drive(s) can handle.
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Thanks. Located the website, and it appears only to be
available for OSs up through XP, but not Vista or W-7.
Perhaps the website has not been updated? Thanks again.
 
CWLee said:
Thanks. Located the website, and it appears only to be available for OSs
up through XP, but not Vista or W-7. Perhaps the website has not been
updated? Thanks again.
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I d/l'd it for s&g and it ran on my Vista64 Home Premium box.
 
Michael said:
You could go to HP's website and if they operate anything
like Dell you can enter a serial number that's somewhere
on the case and it'll bring up exactly what your system
was originally equipped with.
Click to expand...

Thanks. I looked. HP has something called a "device
detector" (I think I'm remembering the term correctly.) I
used it, but instead of telling me what my specific computer
has, it told me what the options I had when I originally
purchased it. For example, I originally had my choice of 4
different CD/DVD reader/writers, but it didn't tell me which
one I actually ordered and is currently installed.

I bought 5 re-writeable disks, and my system seems to handle
them properly. I also bought 5 double layer disks, but I
have not yet tried them.

Thanks again.
 
CWLee said:
Thanks. I looked. HP has something called a "device detector" (I think
I'm remembering the term correctly.) I used it, but instead of telling me
what my specific computer has, it told me what the options I had when I
originally purchased it. For example, I originally had my choice of 4
different CD/DVD reader/writers, but it didn't tell me which one I
actually ordered and is currently installed.

I bought 5 re-writeable disks, and my system seems to handle them
properly. I also bought 5 double layer disks, but I have not yet tried
them.

Thanks again.
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No problem. As long as the burner has DL inscribed it can burn Dual Layer
disks. Have fun.
 
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