Vista - Making recovery discs

This laptop did not come with any, the instructions suggested making a set.
I went through it until is said to insert the first blank recordable DVD. It
keeps saying the disc is not blank. They are DVD+RW discs. I had the
computer format them but it still says they are not blank. Is there a
certain kind of recordable DVD you need to use for this?

You need to use non-DVD+RW discs (DVD+Rs).

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows Vista Enthusiast

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"Alex Clayton" <alexx1400@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:npCdnQlX8PUOQObVnZ2dnUVZ_oHinZ2d@xxxxxx
This laptop did not come with any, the instructions suggested making a set.
I went through it until is said to insert the first blank recordable DVD. It
keeps saying the disc is not blank. They are DVD+RW discs. I had the
computer format them but it still says they are not blank. Is there a
certain kind of recordable DVD you need to use for this?

Buy Acronis or equivalent back-up software. It will save you time and
frustration in the long run.
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oscar

....Right click is your best friend...


"Alex Clayton" wrote:

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:Oxh0ngg5IHA.2260@xxxxxx
Ok simple enough. I'll pick up some at the store. Thanks
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