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Shinbone
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_ 		2. April 2004 @ 07:10 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hi, all. I did a search for this but didn't find an answer.
Do DVD+RW's need to be formated for using them for data storage? I have Windows 2000 and for now using Roxio EZCD 5, but will soon be switching to Nero. I have a hunch I should use Nero to format them if necessary. (I do use DVD-R's also for data storage, but somethings I need to erase/re-write over.)
Thanks.
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Jerry746
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_ 		5. April 2004 @ 18:04 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hi Shinbone, Yes dvd-rw's need formated first. Most programs will ask if you want to format the disc when you insert the new blank. Also if you use a rw as a test disc for movie burning, the program will usually as if you want to overwrite and will automatically erase the disc. Ever since Roxio took over from Adaptec, their software has become junk. Go with Nero and you shouldn't have any problems.

Jerry
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rubberman
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_ 		7. April 2004 @ 05:41 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
does the same apply to -rw discs? i bought some sony -rw disc and cant do anything with them. What do i use to format the discs? I tried using Stomp to full erase and it errors out. PLease help cause this is driving me crazy.
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cozza1987
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_ 		7. April 2004 @ 06:32 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hey
The best way i use to format DVD-RWz is using Nero. Open Nero Burning Rom choose Recorder then Erase ReWritable Disc

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rubberman
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_ 		7. April 2004 @ 08:59 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
i have used PrimoDVD and Stomp to erase as you mentioned and nothing.
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