I want to write a DVD - I have a DVD writer but the file size is over 6GB. I see I can get double density DVD disks but can I use my usual DVD writer or do I need to get a new one?

If so any recommendations?

Cheers

Mark

what dvd writer do you have?

right click, properties on the icon in my computer should identify it

most DVD writers made in the last few years can handle dual-layer discs


as above right click on the DVD drive icon in my computer - properties - hardware

or right click on my computer, manage, device manager, DVD/CD-ROM devices
like this:

Device Manager


[Edited on 25/5/2011 by mcerd1]

Ok I have a SONY DVD RW AW-G170A

And on another machine - TSSTcorp DVD+-RW TS-H653B

Cheers

Mark

some googling of the spec on that sony one says it can write dual layer DVD-R 's

The Sony burns dual layer DVD+R

the tsstcorp burns both dual layer + and - disks

get some dual layer dvd+R and you can burn on either

cool thanks guys

Dont forget that when it asks to install a second disc it really means to take it out and turn it over.

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Originally posted by Moorron
Dont forget that when it asks to install a second disc it really means to take it out and turn it over.

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Why not use DVDShrink and standard 4.7g disks?