Got a new computer!

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Alan Holmes

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?
 
R

Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers

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
 
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Alan Holmes

Blimey, that was quick, I've only just posted this!

Anyway, thanks, most helpful.

Alan
 
G

Guest

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

sf

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.

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

TIA
 
G

Guest

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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Alan Holmes

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.

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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