Do I need to format DVDs?


  1. TonyWilliams
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    Do I need to format DVDs?


    Whenever I put a DVD RW into my DVD drive Windows wants to format it. I thought DVDS didn't need formatting? It doesn't happen with all DVDs Packard Bell seem to be the biggest culprits
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  3. fireberd
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    Its because CD/DVD burning is enabled in Windows. Whenever a disc is inserted it wants to format it as it assumes you are going to copy data to it. If you don't use the Windows burning turn that option off.
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  4. TonyWilliams
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    Thanks for that but how do I turn it off?
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  6. fireberd
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    See THIS
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  7. TonyWilliams
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    Thanks that worked fine
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  8. fadsparrow
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    Thanks For Info FIREBE:)RD
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