Trouble reformatting a disk?


  1. flycaster
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    Trouble reformatting a disk?


    Was given a dvd-r disk with video material on it. I would like to erase the files and reformat the disk. Not knowing much about these things, I assumed that all I had to do was to put the disk into the dvd-rw drive and reformat. While reformatting I got the message that formatting couldn't be completed??? The disk holds two folders (audio_TS and Video_TS) and several read-only files (with these extensions: .IFO, .BUP, .VOB). Maybe the disk can't be reformatted, or can it?
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  3. mickey megabyte
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    if it's a dvd-r, it can only be used the once.

    what you want is a dvd-rw, which can be used in much the same way as an old-skool floppy disk, allowing you to erase, format etc.
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  4. myzr7
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    Not possible if you have dvd-r. The data cannot be erased.
    DVD-R - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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  6. flycaster
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    Ah, nuts! But thanks anyway.
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  7. mickey megabyte
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    dvd-r's only cost 25c?

    i don't know because i live in england, but i'm sure you can buy a pack of 100 for $20.
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