DVD-RW Capacity vs. Actual

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I just burned some folders containing mostly JPG files (and a few AVI
files). The DVD has a capacity of 4.7GB - but it only held 2.4GB of
these folders - and the DVD is now full. Why didn't I get the full
4.7GB capacity. I used Nero 9 and chose the Write Data option.
 
I just burned some folders containing mostly JPG files (and a few AVI
files). The DVD has a capacity of 4.7GB - but it only held 2.4GB of
these folders - and the DVD is now full. Why didn't I get the full
4.7GB capacity. I used Nero 9 and chose the Write Data option.
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How many folders and/or files are in the root of the DVD drive? There may
be a limit there but I haven't got the facts and figures at hand presently.
 
How many folders and/or files are in the root of the DVD drive? There may
be a limit there but I haven't got the facts and figures at hand presently.
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Don't understand what you mean by folders and/or files in the root of
the DVD drive. This is the first time I've attempted to write to a DVD
so I'm a newbie. I'm using Nero 9. The capacity of the disk is 4.7GB
and everything I selected burned onto the DVD. However, when I right
click on the drive, it tells me that the drive used 2.37GB (and is 100%
full) and there are ZERO GB left. How do I tell how much capacity I
really have left on the disk? I don't believe that the disk is
absolutely full with what I burned to it (but maybe I'm wrong). I
placed a blank disk from the same package in the drive and it shows
4.7GB capacity.
 
Don't understand what you mean by folders and/or files in the root of
the DVD drive. This is the first time I've attempted to write to a DVD
so I'm a newbie. I'm using Nero 9. The capacity of the disk is 4.7GB
and everything I selected burned onto the DVD. However, when I right
click on the drive, it tells me that the drive used 2.37GB (and is 100%
full) and there are ZERO GB left. How do I tell how much capacity I
really have left on the disk? I don't believe that the disk is
absolutely full with what I burned to it (but maybe I'm wrong). I
placed a blank disk from the same package in the drive and it shows
4.7GB capacity.
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When you burn anything DAO it doesn't matter if you're burning 4.7GB or
500MB worth of files. DAO, or for you moron, Disk At Once, closes out the
disc after burning. That's why it shows as full. When you first open Nero
you have the choice of Session At Once, if you want to add more files later,
or DAO, in which case the disk will be finalized and could be read on any
computer. Default is DAO. Now, moron, if you had gone to Nero's website
and checked their FAQ you would've already known this instead of wasting our
time. Come back when you're mature enough to shave.
 
When you burn anything DAO it doesn't matter if you're burning 4.7GB or
500MB worth of files. DAO, or for you moron, Disk At Once, closes out the
disc after burning. That's why it shows as full. When you first open Nero
you have the choice of Session At Once, if you want to add more files later,
or DAO, in which case the disk will be finalized and could be read on any
computer. Default is DAO. Now, moron, if you had gone to Nero's website
and checked their FAQ you would've already known this instead of wasting our
time. Come back when you're mature enough to shave.
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Michael, I appreciate your answer (and have learned to take your
insults with a grain of salt). Don't forget, I'm quite a bit older
than you. Also, I will now look up DAO to further understand what it
means. I never heard that acronym before. FYI, I find Nero 9 not user
friendly and have had difficulty finding the answers I'm looking for.
In any case, I DO know that you're supposed to close out a Write only
disk when you're done - but I never thought that was done with a
re-writable disk - so it never occurred to my feeble mind to look it
up. I thought I was doing something wrong. That being said, before I
got your reply, I deleted everything on that disk (just as if it were a
floppy) without being prompted to "un-close" the disk. Then, I rewrote
the same folders and, of course, got the same results. Now, since the
disk is "closed out," do I have to do something to add more data on it.
I'm sure this is a moronic question - but you're very helpful. While I
wait for your (amusing) reply, I'll try to find the answer myself (you
made my morning). But with the pain in my head (you remember I told
you about this), I have trouble concentrating. Perhaps I used a
different Persona for this posting. Thanks for your help Michael -
always appreciated. And, I probably am a moron. So what????? Nothing
I can do about it - I've been to every doctor, hospital and clinic from
the east coast to the west coast and they can't find a cause for the
pain. I really do look forward to your reply.....

Bob
 
Michael, I appreciate your answer (and have learned to take your
insults with a grain of salt). Don't forget, I'm quite a bit older
than you. Also, I will now look up DAO to further understand what it
means. I never heard that acronym before. FYI, I find Nero 9 not user
friendly and have had difficulty finding the answers I'm looking for.
In any case, I DO know that you're supposed to close out a Write only
disk when you're done - but I never thought that was done with a
re-writable disk - so it never occurred to my feeble mind to look it
up. I thought I was doing something wrong. That being said, before I
got your reply, I deleted everything on that disk (just as if it were a
floppy) without being prompted to "un-close" the disk. Then, I rewrote
the same folders and, of course, got the same results. Now, since the
disk is "closed out," do I have to do something to add more data on it.
I'm sure this is a moronic question - but you're very helpful. While I
wait for your (amusing) reply, I'll try to find the answer myself (you
made my morning). But with the pain in my head (you remember I told
you about this), I have trouble concentrating. Perhaps I used a
different Persona for this posting. Thanks for your help Michael -
always appreciated. And, I probably am a moron. So what????? Nothing
I can do about it - I've been to every doctor, hospital and clinic from
the east coast to the west coast and they can't find a cause for the
pain. I really do look forward to your reply.....
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What makes you think you're older than me?
This is the first time you're mentioning an RW disk! See what I mean about
you being a moron? :-)
Did you format the disc first? I agree Nero 9 is very user unfriendly.
There should be an option to format the disk first, then try to burn Session
At Once. As far as I know you can't "close" an RW disk. There may already
be unreadable data on the disc which is taking up the other 50%.

Another word about RW's. They corrupt very easily, so don't store anything
of importance on them.
Now, moron, try again, and do it right!
 
Michael, don't you remember when all this was new to you? Did everyone
call you a moron at that time when you asked questions?

Cool it man.
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Thanks - but I take the "moron" bit with a grain of salt. But you're
absolutely right.
 
For some unknown reason, my last reply did not go through - must be in
a black hole. So, here it is again:
What makes you think you're older than me?
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You told me in another post that I have 12 years on you. That should
make you about 53 YO.
This is the first time you're mentioning an RW disk! See what I mean about
you being a moron? :-)
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Please look at the title of my original post in this thread. I'm not
the only moron on the planet! :) Do you know how to read - or do you
just "skim" the postings? I try to include ALL the information a
responder might need to help me - or at least the information my feeble
mind is aware of. Moron!!!
Did you format the disc first?
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I'm not aware that DVD's need to be formatted. Copying my files worked
- so I assume the disks I purchased are already formatted. Otherwise,
wouldn't I have gotten a warning message when I tried to write to the
disk? I just tried to add data to the disc and I received a message
that said my other data would be erased. So, you're right - the disc
has been closed. PLEASE tell me where, in Nero9,is to NOT close the
disc when I'm done (poor grammar) data to this disc.

I agree Nero 9 is very user unfriendly.
There should be an option to format the disk first, then try to burn Session
At Once.
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I've been looking for the Session At Once option and can't find it.
PLEASE tell me how to get to where you're at when you see this
information. It seems that I might have to download the Help files and
PDF manuals. What a pain in the ass for a moron.

As far as I know you can't "close" an RW disk. There may already
be unreadable data on the disc which is taking up the other 50%.
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What kind of unreadable data could be on a brand new disk? Besides, I
find it almost impossible to copy my Folders to a brand new disk, they
ALL copied all right - and I'm left with 0Kb left on the disk (disc?)
The chances of that happening are astronomical. I think your earlier
conclusion is more realistic. However, how do I find out how much
capacity I have left on this disc? Right clicking on the Drive icon
shows 100% utilized.
Another word about RW's. They corrupt very easily, so don't store anything
of importance on them.
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Please don't take this wrong - but is this your opinion or can I verify
this?
Now, moron, try again, and do it right!
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I'm trying but I'm going to assume Nero was developed in Europe -
because of the GUI. Very difficult to learn my way around. I hope you
continue to help me. I'm cetainly willing to do some work but it helps
me when someone ppoints me in the right direction.

Bob
 
Michael, I think I do have to initialize my discs. I've gone into Disk
Management but can't find a way to iniyialize or format the disk. It's
starting to look like what I put on the first disc worked OK because
the folders came from an NTFS hard drive (and were formatted). Then (I
think) it shows that my disk is full because it's not formatted OR that
it was closed./
 
You need to format it through Nero. Stay away from Disk Management unless
you're looking for real trouble.
 
Michael, I've sent you a reply several times - but it's not going through
(not showing up on my screen). They ARE in my Sent folder. Any ideas?
 
You need to format it through Nero. Stay away from Disk Management unless
you're looking for real trouble.
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OK, but I can't find, in Nero, where the options are: initialize disc,
format disc, set option to close or not to close disk after use, etc.
 
Sorry Bob. I don't remember exactly where. I haven't used it in over a
year. Click the buttons at the top of the page. If I remember correctly
under one of the drop downs there an option to format the blank RW........
(you do know the difference between R & RW, don you?) The option for SAO
and DAO is on the opening burn menu. I'm seriously suggesting you head to
Nero's site and download and read the manual.
 
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