DVD+RW formating for data backup

[Guest]

How do I format a DVD+RW disk for data backup. I am using Windows XP Professional?

 

[Carl]

you can't....get some real software, like Nero and InCD.....start doing some
reading on this subject...it's a bit tricky.....and from the question you
asked...your at ground ZERO....start now...avoid the confusion later...OK...

 

[Lil' Dave]

Can't be done using XP, Professional or Home Edition. Works with burning
CDs only.

Using the proper aftermarket burning software for DVDs, and able to support
your DVD player; there are two general ways to do this.

The lazy way is UDF formatted DVD. Just drag and drop it to the DVD drive
letter. Other XP PCs may or may not be able to read it with their DVD
players. If not the same maker of the burning software should have a free
reader software for it.

The other common way is to burn is ISO 9660 format using the same DVD
burning software. A closed session will only burn once. An open session
will burn multiple times. If the session is closed, just about any PC will
be able to read it with a DVD player with no special software installed.

Two famous-makers of DVD burning software are Ahead Software (Nero) and
Adaptec.

When you get serious about using your DVD burner. Try dvdrhelp.com
Dave

How do I format a DVD+RW disk for data backup. I am using Windows XP

Professional?