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Which has a DVD RW unit, but how do I record data on a DVD disk?

Does it need formating, and how do I do that?
 
Hi,

You do it with DVD burning software, usually this is provided with the
machine. There is no native DVD burning function in WindowsXP. Most disks do
not need formatting.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 
Blimey, that was quick, I've only just posted this!

Anyway, thanks, most helpful.

Alan
 
Click | Start | All Programs | DVD Software | F1 for Help |
Enter, "how do I record data" | Click OK
 
Hi,

You do it with DVD burning software, usually this is provided with the
machine. There is no native DVD burning function in WindowsXP. Most disks do
not need formatting.
Click to expand...

Piggy backing.... I have one with 2 bays. How do I figure out which
one is the DVD RW?

TIA
 
You may want to test by trying to burn a CD in both and let us know which
one worked so we can tell you that is the CD-RW or DVD-RW or you can just
insert a DVD and see which one plays the DVD.

You will find much more info at:

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Regards,
Gary 'Doc' Adams
Louisiana @ 314.479.8201
(e-mail address removed)
~ Read to Learn - Write to Think ~
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Rick "Nutcase" Rogers said:
Hi,

You do it with DVD burning software, usually this is provided with the
machine. There is no native DVD burning function in WindowsXP. Most disks
do not need formatting.
Click to expand...

It would seem I made a mistake, the DVD drive is not a burner!(:-(

Is a DVD burner drive expensive?

Where would I get one?

I'm close to Slough.
 
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