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Alex Clayton
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      07-14-2008
This laptop did not come with any, the instructions suggested making a set.
I went through it until is said to insert the first blank recordable DVD. It
keeps saying the disc is not blank. They are DVD+RW discs. I had the
computer format them but it still says they are not blank. Is there a
certain kind of recordable DVD you need to use for this?

 
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Carey Frisch [MVP]
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      07-14-2008
You need to use non-DVD+RW discs (DVD+Rs).

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"Alex Clayton" <> wrote in message news: ...
This laptop did not come with any, the instructions suggested making a set.
I went through it until is said to insert the first blank recordable DVD. It
keeps saying the disc is not blank. They are DVD+RW discs. I had the
computer format them but it still says they are not blank. Is there a
certain kind of recordable DVD you need to use for this?

 
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oscar
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      07-14-2008
Buy Acronis or equivalent back-up software. It will save you time and
frustration in the long run.
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"Alex Clayton" wrote:

> This laptop did not come with any, the instructions suggested making a set.
> I went through it until is said to insert the first blank recordable DVD. It
> keeps saying the disc is not blank. They are DVD+RW discs. I had the
> computer format them but it still says they are not blank. Is there a
> certain kind of recordable DVD you need to use for this?
>
>

 
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Alex Clayton
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      07-15-2008
"Carey Frisch [MVP]" <> wrote in message
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> You need to use non-DVD+RW discs (DVD+Rs).
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Desktop Experience -
> Windows Vista Enthusiast
>



Ok simple enough. I'll pick up some at the store. Thanks
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