writing without erasing first ?

[davexnet]

On occasion, I create a new "write files and folders" project,

add my files, etc, and put a used DVD+RW in the writer.

(with files visible in Windows explorer)

Imgburn writes the new data without erasing the disk first,

not even quick erase. Why does this happen?

(thanks for any info)

 

15:28:54 Source File: -==/\/[bUILD IMAGE]\/\==-

I 15:28:54 Source File Sectors: 2,272,896 (MODE1/2048)

I 15:28:54 Source File Size: 4,654,891,008 bytes

I 15:28:54 Source File Volume Identifier: dvd+rw 47

I 15:28:54 Source File Application Identifier: ImgBurn v2.4.4.0 - The Ultimate Image Burner!

I 15:28:54 Source File Implementation Identifier: ImgBurn v2.4.4.0

I 15:28:54 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, Joliet

I 15:28:54 Destination Device: [1:1:0] _NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A 1.04 (H:) (ATA)

I 15:28:54 Destination Media Type: DVD+RW (Disc ID: RITEK-004-48) (Speeds: 2.4x, 4x)

I 15:28:54 Destination Media Sectors: 2,295,104

I 15:28:54 Write Mode: DVD

I 15:28:54 Write Type: DAO

I 15:28:54 Write Speed: 4x

I 15:28:54 Link Size: Auto

I 15:28:54 Lock Volume: Yes

I 15:28:54 Test Mode: No

I 15:28:54 OPC: No

I 15:28:54 BURN-Proof: Enabled

I 15:28:55 Book Type Setting: DVD-ROM

I 15:28:55 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)

I 15:28:56 Writing LeadIn...

I 15:29:15 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2272895)

I 15:29:15 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2272895)

[mmalves]

Because with DVD+RW, DVD-RAM and BD-RE you can simply overwrite the old data

[davexnet]

Because with DVD+RW, DVD-RAM and BD-RE you can simply overwrite the old data

 

 

Thanks mmalves - never knew that.

I'd seen other times in the past that IB would do

quick erase followed by long format on other dvd+rw,

I just assumed at least the erase was required!

Cheers,

Dave