Dual Layer DVD Writing?

(Running Vista Ultimate 64-bit, SP-2, IE-8, WM-6, WLM-09,
classic mode, dial-up.)

Is there an easy way to decipher the device descriptors to
tell if a DVD reader/writer works with dual-layer DVDs? My
(HP) system is about 3 years old, and I can find nothing in
any of the (skimpy) paperwork that came with it to disclose
such information. The front of the drive says "Compact Disc
ReWritable", "Ultra Speed", "+", "LightScribe", "DVD Multi
Recorder", "R DL", "RW", and "DVD+R DL"

I'm hoping that in the codes "R DL" and "DVD+R DL" the DL
means dual layer, but I'd like to confirm that before I
purchase some of the more expensive dual-layer DVD disks.

Thanks.

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"CWLee" <> wrote in message
news:...
>
> (Running Vista Ultimate 64-bit, SP-2, IE-8, WM-6, WLM-09, classic mode,
> dial-up.)
>
> Is there an easy way to decipher the device descriptors to tell if a DVD
> reader/writer works with dual-layer DVDs? My (HP) system is about 3 years
> old, and I can find nothing in any of the (skimpy) paperwork that came
> with it to disclose such information. The front of the drive says
> "Compact Disc ReWritable", "Ultra Speed", "+", "LightScribe", "DVD Multi
> Recorder", "R DL", "RW", and "DVD+R DL"
>
> I'm hoping that in the codes "R DL" and "DVD+R DL" the DL means dual
> layer, but I'd like to confirm that before I purchase some of the more
> expensive dual-layer DVD disks.
>
> Thanks.

"DVD+R DL" means dual layer burning. You could go to HP's website and if
they operate anything like Dell you can enter a serial number that's
somewhere on the case and it'll bring up exactly what your system was
originally equipped with.
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"smlunatick" <> wrote

> Locate, download and run Nero's Infotool. It should list
> out the
> compatible media formats that your drive(s) can handle.

Thanks. Located the website, and it appears only to be
available for OSs up through XP, but not Vista or W-7.
Perhaps the website has not been updated? Thanks again.

"CWLee" <> wrote in message
news:...
>
>
> "smlunatick" <> wrote
>
>> Locate, download and run Nero's Infotool. It should list out the
>> compatible media formats that your drive(s) can handle.
>
> Thanks. Located the website, and it appears only to be available for OSs
> up through XP, but not Vista or W-7. Perhaps the website has not been
> updated? Thanks again.

I d/l'd it for s&g and it ran on my Vista64 Home Premium box.

"Michael" <> wrote

> You could go to HP's website and if they operate anything
> like Dell you can enter a serial number that's somewhere
> on the case and it'll bring up exactly what your system
> was originally equipped with.

Thanks. I looked. HP has something called a "device
detector" (I think I'm remembering the term correctly.) I
used it, but instead of telling me what my specific computer
has, it told me what the options I had when I originally
purchased it. For example, I originally had my choice of 4
different CD/DVD reader/writers, but it didn't tell me which
one I actually ordered and is currently installed.

I bought 5 re-writeable disks, and my system seems to handle
them properly. I also bought 5 double layer disks, but I
have not yet tried them.

Thanks again.

"CWLee" <> wrote in message
news:...
>
>
> "Michael" <> wrote
>
>> You could go to HP's website and if they operate anything like Dell you
>> can enter a serial number that's somewhere on the case and it'll bring up
>> exactly what your system was originally equipped with.
>
> Thanks. I looked. HP has something called a "device detector" (I think
> I'm remembering the term correctly.) I used it, but instead of telling me
> what my specific computer has, it told me what the options I had when I
> originally purchased it. For example, I originally had my choice of 4
> different CD/DVD reader/writers, but it didn't tell me which one I
> actually ordered and is currently installed.
>
> I bought 5 re-writeable disks, and my system seems to handle them
> properly. I also bought 5 double layer disks, but I have not yet tried
> them.
>
> Thanks again.

No problem. As long as the burner has DL inscribed it can burn Dual Layer
disks. Have fun.
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