We purchased a new disc drive for our computer and it came with 2 discs - one labelled DVD-R and the other labelled DVD+R. Whats the difference?
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DVD-R and DVD+R are to different types of single DVD write formats. The DVD-R is most compatible with set top DVD players. All modern DVD burners support both types of format. The DVD-RW and DVD+RW are formats that can be written to and erased up to 1000 times.
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The problem is 2 parted\n1 you used a dvd+rw disc and the problem could be that the player you are trying doesn't recognize the plus discs, or when you burned it you did not finalize the disc, that is that you could still add more infromation to the disc without rewriting over the existing info.  Xboxes will not play rewritable discs unles they are finalized and dvd-r or dvd-rw.\n\n2 the other problem is that you changed the extension of the file but didn't say whether you left the files in the folders that were created when you ripped it.  .vob files and others like it are the informational files that need to be on a dvd for a dvd player to read.\n\nTry re-ripping the dvd but don't change any file extensions, also when you burn it remeber to finalize the disc (if its a rewritable that just means you'll have to erase the contents before you write anymore on it)...the only other thing to try is a dvd-r or dvd-rw disc as those types are generally more compatable with stand-alone players.
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Look over the list here, sort by rating, get one of the better drives with more reviews. \nhttp://www.videohelp.com/dvdwriters\n\nNote: you want a drive that supports "DL" - DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, for example.  "DL" means dual layer.  Generally, the higher the number preceding it, the better.  For example, a 4X DVD-R DL will write a DVD twice as fast as a 2X DVD-R DL.
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It is probably either misaligned or otherwise "hosed"...\n\nSince these drives are now inexpensive (around $30 or less) I would replace it either with another CDRW or, better yet, a DVDRW for about $50 or so!
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They're the same physically but the difference is how they get written.\n\nSome more information here\nhttp://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/777\n\nAlso you can buy DVD's online...from say... http://www.w2w.com\n\nnm4887...Please tell me where DVD-RW is even mentioned in the question? geez!\n\nAND NO IT DOESN'T MEAN ITS REWRITABLE.\nYOU ARE TALKING ABOUT DVD+RW/DVD-RW!\n(to the guy below me)
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They are both the same, along with CD+R/W  it just means that one u can use over and over again and the other you can right to just once.  both hold 700MB. Your program u use to burn your data, there is always setting to "Overburn" but it can damage the disc or the drive.
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Before buying a new one, try this:  First, check the cables (power and ribbon) to make sure they're seated properly.  Next, using the Device Manager, RIGHT click on the drive that's shown, and choose "uninstall".  Say "Yes" to the next question.  Then re-boot, and if the drive is working, Windows will find it as "new hardware" and install the drivers for it.  If it is still not recognized or not working, then sure, go ahead and purchase a new one.  By the way, you might as well get yourself a DVD drive if you're getting a new one, since it'll handle both DVD's and CD's as well.  Good luck.
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This is a CD burner/DVD reader combo drive.  You can burn CDR and CDRW.  You can even reading DVD.  But you cannot burn DVD.  Otherwise it will say DVD+-R and/or DVD+-RW.  It didn't say either so it is likely that you will not be able to burn DVD.  You can forget about it.  Even with Nero you will not be able to burn DVD.  If you can burn DVD with this drive, there must be something wrong with the label or they put the drive in a wrong box and sold it to you so you are very lucky but I don't think anyone can be that lucky so you probably will not be able to burn DVD.  I hope that I made it clear to you.
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Traditionally, DVD's come with one 'working' layer i.e. the layer which stores the data. The other layer is blank and cannot be burnt to store data. This layer is used for labeling.\n\nNew Age DVD's, however, have two working layers. This means that one not only can store data on one layer, also on the reverse layer. In effect, if the single layer DVD can accommodate say 4.7GB,then a double (or dual) layer DVD will store 4.7 + 4.7 = 9.4 GB data.\n\nIn order to play the same, one needs a player to support dual layer disks (dual layer disks are heavier and need different hardware). Similarly one needs a dual layer disk recorder / writer to burn Dual Layer Disks.\n\nHope one finds this information useful.
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are they the same kind of disks and are you playing them on the same cd players cuz some disks dont work on some players
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redundancy check means it cannot read the file anymore. Is the disc damaged, does it have scratches on it?\n\nClean your drive and clean the disc, try again should work\n\nBest way to copy dvds is to use clone dvd. To copy a dvd to a cd, use dvdshrink.\n\nGo to download.com for both
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Hard to diagnose the problem with just that info.\n\nFirst, are you installing software from a floppy disk or a CD Rom?\n\nIf it's a CD, perhaps the CD drive in your PC does not have the drive letter d:\n\nOr if you have > 1 CD / DVD drive, perhaps you're using the wrong one in terms of one that's labled d:.  In my system, for example, I have d:, e:, and f: CD/DVD drives.\n\nIf it's a floppy, it's most likely a: or b:, not d:
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the way the info is put onto the disk is the simplest way to describe it  ... -r is the most compatible with settop players followed by +r and then the rws'.
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Idiot Check,\n Does the DVD work in a different player - If so then the disk is not the problem.\n Try a different DVD - If the second disk works but the first disk does not then your disk may be "finger printed" -wipe it off.\n\nNone of those work then you do have either a hardware decoder or a software decoder?\n\nIf it is a software decoder then posably the drivers are messed up
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DVD ("Digital Versatile Disc", often incorrectly explained as "Digital Video Disc") is an optical disc storage media format that can be used for data storage, including movies with high video and sound quality.\n\nDVDs resemble compact discs as their physical dimensions are the same (120 mm (4.72 inches) or occasionally 80 mm (3.15 inches) in diameter) but they are encoded in a different format and at a much higher density.\n\n\nFor more information about DVD and it's history etc, read this page...\n\nhttp://wiki.w2n.net/pages/DVD.w2n\n\n\n:-)
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Depends on your DVDR drive`s speed.\nI usually use 8x DVD-R but record at 4x or 6x ,unless the disc is high quality.
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Actually, most DVD drives will handle faster discs, and will just burn them at the lower speed.  But, if you're fixed on getting 4X DVD+R blanks, you might try going to Newegg's website and ordering them from there.  Here's a link for you and you can go from there:\nhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?N=2010100071+1087408097&Submit=ENE&SubCategory=71