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Jack Gillis

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More options Nov 4 2009, 4:43 am

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From: "Jack Gillis" <XXXXX...@widomaker.com>

Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 16:43:27 -0500

Local: Wed, Nov 4 2009 4:43 am

Subject: Unable to Create Windows 7 System Image on DVD's

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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.

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