Which DVDs to use?

Discussion in 'Software' started by mark59, May 11, 2011.

  1. mark59

    mark59 MajorGeek

    Just got a new computer (running Windows 7). Need to create recovery DVD. It doesn't say which type of DVD to use and it doesn't give and it doesn't say what size it needs to be.

    Any advice as to what type of DVDs I should get and what size they ought to be.
     
    mark59, May 11, 2011
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  2. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    You would have to start your recovery disc application to see what it wants. Some will not allow you to use re-writable disc's. So get a 5 pack of DVD-r disc's. It may take 3.
     
    TimW, May 11, 2011
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  3. mark59

    mark59 MajorGeek

    It doesn't say, that's why I posted the question.
     
    mark59, May 11, 2011
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  4. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Then best to use DVD-R disc's. That way you can't overwrite them by mistake. ;)
     
    TimW, May 11, 2011
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  5. mark59

    mark59 MajorGeek

    I thought it might be those. I certainly don't want to overwrite them because the system only allows the creation of a recovery DVD(s) once.
     
    mark59, May 11, 2011
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  6. abekl

    abekl First Sergeant

    Yes, DVD-R discs would be the ones to use.
     
    abekl, May 11, 2011
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