DVD+RW problem

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"Tim G." <TimG@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> I have a Dell (8500) computer, Win XP, with 1GB RAM, CD-RW drive and
Phillips
> DVD+RW burner. I can burn a movie to DVD+R or DVD+RW and it plays back
just
> fine on my computer and they even playback on my home DVD players just
fine.
> I recently got a home DVD recorder, which records to DVD+R and DVD+RW
format.
> I recorded a TV channel to a DVD+RW disc and tried to play it on on my
Dell
> (8500) computer but it won't play. I've tried finalizing, and recording on
> all of the various speeds, LP SP etc. but it just won't play, it doesn't
> even recognize that a disc is even in the drive. However, DVD+RW plays
just
> fine on my son's Dell, (4550) computer which has a LiteOn DVD-ROM.
> How can I fix the problem?


I think what you are seeing is just a plain old compatability issue. Not all
makes and models of DVD writer will burn discs that can be read on all other
makes and models. The two camps +R and -R both claim to make the most
compatible formats but neither offer 100% all round compatibility.

Things you could try....

Different media.

Updating the firmware in one or more burners (not for the faint hearted).