error message when trying to 'save to DVD'

[Guest]

loaded the DVD drive with a 'DVD-R' and selected 'save to DVD'

I get the following error message:
"Drive xxxxx (d does not contain the appropriate type of recordable DVD
disc. To continue, insert a supported recordable DVD dis into the drive and
then click ok."

I'm using DVD-R discs. What am I doing wrong?

What is wrong? How can save it?

2nd question:
When successful, will this saved DVD play in a standard DVD-player
(non-computer) ... just plain ole' DVD to TV set-up? (They don't say it will
specifically and I'm I know there is a difference btwn. DVD on comptuter and
a real-live DVD.)

thanks!
/marc

 

[Cari \(MS-MVP\)]

Windows XP cannot burn to a DVD. Which DVD burning application are you
using?

A Video DVD will play in a standalone player. A data DVD usually will not.

 

[Guest]

Hi Cari,
First, thanks for the rapid response.
Second, I do not have a DVD burning application because I thought msft movie
maker did that. I did purchase pinnacle media suite v.9 but haven't opened
because I thought that the movie maker would take care of everything. Based
on your response, it sounds like I need something like this application if I
want to write to a DVD dis and play it on a DVD player.

Are you familiar with pinnacle sudio media suite? Would you recommend I 'pop
the seal' and begin the learning?

 

[Cari \(MS-MVP\)]

Correct, neither Windows XP nor Windows Movie Maker can write to a DVD.

I'm not familiar with Pinnacle applications, I'm sure someone else here is,
I use Roxio, Nero, WinDVD Creator and PowerDirector/PowerProducer.