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Because DVD-R is already formatted. If you try to format it you will damage it permanently. You should write data on a DVD-r disk without formatting it.
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What is a universal DVD format?
The best format is Blu-Ray DVD disks, but the most common disk is a standard DVD disk.
Which disk format did HD DVD loose out to?
bluray
What would prevent a DVD-ROM from recognizing files on a disc?
The DVD-ROM drive may be an older drive that is unable to read modern DVD's.The DVD-ROM drive may not support the format of the DVD disks.The data on the disk may be corrupted (it may not have been burned to disk correctly)The disk may be scratched.The information on the disk may have some sort of copyright protection that's preventing the DVD player from reading it.
How do you unlock write protected disk?
I am trying to format a dvd/rw disk but it is write protected. how do i unlock it?
What is a unit that reads and writes onto a disk?
Depending on the format of the disk - A disk-drive, CD-ROM drive or DVD drive.
Can you record blueray movies with blank DVD disks?
No. A standard DVD disk does not have the capacity to record a movie in BluRay format.
Is there any way to reinstall windows vista without an installation DVD?
Yes, if you have copied all installion files on your hard disk. If you haven't you cannot reinstall Vista.
Is windows 7 or vista a DVD or CD?
No it is not a DVD nor a CD. Windows 7 or Vista is a computer operating system that will operate your whole computer system. Through operating system, you may run any program within it's compatibility. One may come across the internet the phrases "Insert windows 7 (or windows vista) installation disk". This is just the installation disk of the operating system. It's a disk image burned or formatted on the disk.
How do you watch DVD's on an ipod?
You have to rip them if they're unprotected and encode them to H.264 mpeg format or buy them from iTunes; but iPods do not have a disk drive on them and therefore cannot play DVD videos or .ifo files (DVD files). Or, you can convert your DVD files to iPod MP4 format with a DVD ripper software.
What is time length for movies on a dvd?
The time length for movies on DVD depends on the format of the movie. If the format of the movie is very compressed and bad quality, you could easily get ten to fifteen hours on one disk.
How do you install Windows 7 using pendrive?
Format the Drive with NTFS using a Vista computer (or Win7) go into disk manager and set the Pen drive to Active Then just copy the whole DVD to the Pendrive. then you can boot from it (on most USB 2.0 computers)
Is it possible to install Windows Vista on a system that does not have a DVD drive?
Yes, you can order the multiple set of Vista CD's from Microsoft after you purchased the Vista DVD, Windows vista comes on a single DVD and one recommended hardware requirements for Vista it's a DVD Drive.
