Format question

[sgbooth]

Hi,

Can I use ImageBurn to format dvd's ?

 

My dvd recorder's format function has apparently died. It will record to an 'old' dvd

that i've wiped, but won't allow a new disk to be formatted.

 

I need to get all my old recorded tv programmes off the recorder before I get the machine repaired

(if it's worth it).

 

Thanks.

[LIGHTNING UK!]

It depends on what sort of 'formatting' you're talking about.

 

Where ImgBurn is concerned, only DVD+RW discs need formatting.

 

If you're using any other type of media, no, ImgBurn can't format them.

 

(Then you're talking about creating a basic / blank file system on the disc - which isn't what ImgBurn does)

 

If you want to format a brand new DVD+RW disc, go into Write mode and you'll find an Erase button in the Destination box.

 

A full erase on a DVD+RW makes the program perform a format operation on it.

[sgbooth]

It depends on what sort of 'formatting' you're talking about.

 

Where ImgBurn is concerned, only DVD+RW discs need formatting.

 

If you're using any other type of media, no, ImgBurn can't format them.

 

(Then you're talking about creating a basic / blank file system on the disc - which isn't what ImgBurn does)

 

If you want to format a brand new DVD+RW disc, go into Write mode and you'll find an Erase button in the Destination box.

 

A full erase on a DVD+RW makes the program perform a format operation on it.

[sgbooth]

Thanks for that. It may well help me out.

 

Best Regards.