In an attempt to cut down on disks, I attempted to save computer data on a DVD instead of a CD, but was unable to do so. Did I do something wrong?
2007-02-22 11:40:11 · 8 answers · asked by adanac 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Saving data to DVD's works fine, first, do you have a DVD burner? (silly but you would be surprised), next, what program are you using to burn them? Most will detect the presence of a DVD and treat it as such.
2007-02-22 11:45:04 · answer #1 · answered by Gene M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, DVD stands for Digital Versatile Disk, Not Video as most people think. The DVD format itself allows for all kinds of uses. You just cant play a DVD data disk on you tv's dvd player.
On a Mac, Toast is a great program. Nero or Easy CD for the PC. When it comes to storing data, think of a blank dvd as exactly like a big CD, treat itthe same.
2007-02-22 11:48:21 · answer #2 · answered by Nash 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume you have a DVD burner installed in your computer a CD burner won't burn DVD's
If that's the case then there are two main types or formats of DVD they are DVD+R and DVD-R most modern DVD writers support both formats older ones only support one or the other check what yours supports other than that DVD's can be treated just like CD for data you just get more on to them.
2007-02-22 11:49:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just like you save 'data' to a CD, can save 'data' to a DVD. Use Nero or similar program, so that you can choose which type of DVD you want to create (data, music, video, etc).
2007-02-22 11:46:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need software like nero, cd burnerxp, etc. that will burn to DVD's not all software does. Good Luck
2007-02-22 11:44:37 · answer #5 · answered by Devil Dog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the PS3 won't be able to write on discs,that is no longer a dvd author the PS3 accepts any usb gadget(stick,exterior perplexing force),SD and professional duo card,or maybe that is available to flow records with the aid of putting it in community which incorporate your pc
2016-11-25 00:49:29 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check first your cdrom if it is compatible to burn DVD cd's, maybe your cdwriter is just a plain cdwriter or just a DVDROM,, you should have a DVDwriter rom in order to burn anything on a DVD blank disc
2007-02-22 11:46:13 · answer #7 · answered by jhust b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get nero 7 it has a great backup tool for dvd's ..
2007-02-22 11:43:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋