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DVD+RW and data files

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by rcflyerbob, 2009/02/09.

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    rcflyerbob

    rcflyerbob Inactive Thread Starter

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    have a Dell Inspiron 2200 lap top with a Sony CDRW/DVD CRX835E. I purchased some DVD+RW DVDs to back up some data files on my computer however the DVD does not appear to be recognized. I have backed up files before to disk without a problem but I can't figure out what the issue is this time. Is there something that needs to be done to the DVD before files can be written to the disk. Any suggestions?

    Thanks
     
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    TonyT

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    The Sony CDRW/DVD CRX835E cannot write to DVDs. It can do this:
    CD Read: 24 X
    CD Write: 24 X
    DVD Read: 8 X

    In short, it's a combo drive that can read & burn CDs, & only read DVDs. Return the DVD+RW disks and get CDR or CDRW disks.
     
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    rcflyerbob

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    Thanks TonyT, I had a feeling that may be the case, but I was unable to find the information you provided.
     
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    rcflyerbob

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    Thanks, I made the mistake of going to the Inspiron 2200 owners manual.
     
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