>>I have Win 7 64 bit installed on my laptop as well as my desktop. System
>>images for both are on external HD's.

>>On the laptop, I have created a system image on blank DVD's using DVD-R's.
>>No problems -- I can restore from the DVD's.

>>However, when I try to create a system image on blank DVD-R's on my
>>desktop,
>>I get a message saying something like, "format was unsuccessful." If I use
>>a
>>DVD+RW the process runs to completion and I can restore from it. I had to
>>use RW's because I don't have any +R's.

>>I get the same unsuccessful message if I try to format a blank DVD-R with
>>Win 7.

>>My DVD burner on the desktop says it is a +R.  Does that mean I can't
>>use -R's?
>> I have a feeling this is the case.

>>I've no idea whether this is a Win 7 problem, burner problem or a problem
>>on
>>my part.

>>Thank you very much.

> Get the model # off the burner and seek it's specs online.
> Sometimes burning apps need updated to support burners newer
> than they are, and you might check on a firmware update for
> the burner too.