Disk (dvd rw) is write protected


  1. Posts : 2
    windows 7
       #1

    Disk (dvd rw) is write protected


    I used alchol 120% to burn a dvd rw and then after some time wanted to burn something else on it. but while formatting there is an error message saying " disk is write protected".

    With windows 7 ultimate i was able to rightclick and format the disk ....

    again i burn the same disk with my laptop having windows 7 home premium. IT IS AGAIN GIVING THE SAME ERROR.

    i have tried other softwares to erase or format that disk but it failed.

    i also read other posts regarding this matter on number of forums but no satisfactory answer.

    is there a security issue with alcohol 120% or is it windows 7 home

    Thanks

    Farooq
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  2. Posts : 5,056
    Windows 7 x64 pro/ Windows 7 x86 Pro/ XP SP3 x86
       #2

    Try uninstalling Alcohol, then burn with Imgburn or CDburnerXP (both are freeware, download them).
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  3. Posts : 2
    windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks for the reply.
    I think the problem is the way i burnt the image
    the dvd drive is showing the media type as DVD ROM
    not a dvd rw.
    Thanks again
    Last edited by marinerfm; 11 Jul 2010 at 10:40. Reason: spelling mistake
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