Unable to format DVD R/W

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• Cannot format DVD error "unable to complete the format."

  Original title: Impossible to format error DVDs

  Can anyone help. I have Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit with service pack 2. I'm unable to format a DVD RW it comes back with an error message saying unable to complete the format. I have tried different brands of DVD, I saw it was a mistake before service pack 2 and there was a fix. I have SP2 and it will not apply the hotfix that is a quite old. Any ideas?

  Hello

  It seems that you are unable to format DVD, you get an error that it is unable to complete the format.

  You format the drive by using the "active file system?

  Here are a few troubleshooting steps that you can try to solve this problem.

   

  Method 1: Run the following fix - it.
  

  Your CD or DVD drive cannot read or write media.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/cd_dvd_drive_problems

  Method 2: Remove and reinstall the drivers for the CD or DVD drive

  To do this, follow these steps:

  a. Click Start and then click Control Panel. Click system and security, click System, and then click Device Manager.

  Note: If Control Panel is in Classic view, double-click System and then click on Device Manager.

  b. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click on allow.

  (c) in Device Manager, expand CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drives, right click on the device CD and DVD and then click on uninstall.

  d. When you are prompted to confirm that you want to remove the device, click OK. Restart the computer.

  e. After you restart the computer, the drivers will be installed automatically.

  Method 3: Refer to this link.
  Format a CD or DVD

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/format-a-CD-or-DVD

  If you have additional problems, please reply to this post and we will be happy to help you further.

• DVD read CD and DVD - R but unable to read DVD + R

  Hello

  I have a HP Pavilion dv4 and am running Windows 7.  I recently discovered that my optical drive (hp CDDVDW TS-L633N) is unable to read DVD + R.  The unusual detail is that it reads DVD-R, and CD without any problems.  Also, I can write a DVD + R.

  Because I just returned from Latin America, I thought that this problem was related to the locale.  Nope... the regional setting is correct.

  I uninstalled the driver and restarted the computer, but that didn't work.  I also downloaded Windows Fix it tool and failed there as well.

  Any other suggestions?

  Thanks for the suggestion.  I'm embarrassed to say that at the end of the day, there is a very simple solution that I forgot.  In other words, the lens just needs a good cleaning.

  Because it was reading DVD-R and CD format without any problem, I assumed the problem was related to a software problem.  After cleaning the lens with a Q-Tip and isopropyl alcohol, however, everything seems to be.  Thanks again for all the suggestions!

• Unable to play DVDs on my Toshiba laptop

  I can't play DVDs on my Toshiba laptop.

  It started a few months there with DVD freeze. Now, I am unable to read DVDs at all.

  Tried a few internet solutions. Have also made approximtale six weeks ago and next to the factory. Have installed all Windows updates. Unable to read the DVD. Incidentally can still play CDs.

  Any idea what is the problem and a solution please.

  Thank you very much.

  Hello

  Can you please tell us what operating system you are using and what model of laptop.

  In any case, if your optical disc drive can read CD but not DVD, it is possible that the driver is defective or the lens is dirty.
  The first time, please clean the lens.

  If this will not help it is possible that ODD has problem with the calibration of the lens.

• Portege R100: 4GB SD card works very slowly-> unable to format

  Laptop works fine, no problem when using 1 GB SD card. What SD 4 GB inserted PC card works very slowly. Finally, I am able to run the software Toshiba Format SD memory card (download the latest version). It does not seem to recognize the card of 4 GB. Unable to format. When later tried with 1 GB card, everything works fine.

  If someone was able to get a 4 GB SD card?

  I'm not sure if the laptop software needs a patch, or if the 4 GB card is not fully compatible with SD cards standards, however it was purchased from reputable suppliers.

  Graham

  Hello

  I think that it s nothing wrong with the software, but the SD card is simply not compatible 100%.
  In recent times, the SD card sizes are rising rapidly.
  I think that the card reader and the software were not intended to manage this big SD card like this.

  How to buy an external SD card reader?
  These devices are not very expensive and I think the new generation should be able to also handle 4 GB SD cards.

• Tecra M2: unable to read DVD or use WinDVD 4

  Recently, I replaced my Tecra M2(: MODEL NO PTM20E-0MTGR-EN, SERIAL # 54579007G) hard drive and reinstalled windows xp.

  I did most of my files on an external drive, but I don't have the original installation discs. I am now unable to read DVD or use Win DVD 4 (which came with the machine.

  Is there a file I can download to reinstall dvd playback or otherwise what method can I use to wind dvd port 4 from the external hard drive (there the dll and .exe file but no installation file)

  Thanks for your help

  If you have written about WinDVD player bundled with the laptop, in this case, the situation is as follows: WinDVD player is part of the installation image and may not be downloaded from the Toshiba download page.

  If you want to use the same application, you need to download a free version of the download from producer page or buy it as all other applications. When you buy the computer Toshiba laptop to ensure that each customer can view DVDs and install WinDVD player. If you use original recovery image, you can use it every time but if you want to use your own OS, in this case you are solely responsible for the installation of the OS and software to use.

  If you have preinstalled with success the OS I recommend using any DVD player application. Intervideo WinDVD, one do not.

  Good bye

• Unable to play DVDs in Windows Media Player

  Original title: Media Player

  I can't get my Media Player to play my dvd

  Hello

  Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

  I see from your description, you are unable to play DVDs in Windows Media Player.  I'll be happy to help you.

  Windows Media Player does not support playback of DVD, you need to install additional codecs to support DVD playback.

  Refer to follow the link for more information on the types of media files that supports Windows Media Player

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316992

  You can install plug-ins and Add-ons to Windows Media Player using the following link:
  

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Windows-Media-Player-plug-ins

  Disclaimer of third party application:

  Using third-party software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the use of third-party software can be solved. Use of third party software is at your own risk.

  For all windows questions do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to help you.

• "Unable to format the drive in Windows.

  "Unable to format the drive Windows" (c drive)

  Victory impossible to format the drive sys (win). It's more like a branch of cut while you were sitting on it.

  If you try to clean reinstall win that you start from the cd of the winxp http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

• Unable to formate USB

  Hello

  IAM unable to formate my USB. I had the doubt of the virus, scanned with a leading anti virus program but not virus. I restarted my laptop, then also I couldn't format my pen drive.i tried with different pendrive but no use.

  Please help me.

  TNX in adv.

  Look at this: http://www.ehow.com/how_2006214_format-flash-drive.html

• Unable to format the memory card, I get the message "windows could not format.

  Original title: car micro sd problem
  
  Hello
  my laptop detects the memory card (after a good dose of refreshing it), but whenever I try to open it or scan or format, any area 'my computer' freezes. and, now my phone displays the message "no inserted memory card. I use a dell inspiron 1525 with windows vista sp2 with 3 GB of ram and and 230 GB hard drive.
  to get you in the loop, the songs on my memory card using previously to disappear on their own or used to go corrupt, so I decided to scan it. now, when I insert in my lappy, im facing this new problem. kindly helppppppppp me.
  PS - after several attempts, I had the option to put in shape, but after clicking on the option, I get the message "windows could not format.

  Hello

  You are able to use any other memory card with no problems on the same computer?

  Try to format it on another computer and check. If you are unable to format it on another computer then it is perhaps because of the corrupted memory card. You will need to contact the manufacturer for assistance.

• What are the parameters of video export HD video format DVD.really emphasizing me.my shakes a lot.thank you.

  What are the parameters of video export HD video format DVD.really emphasizing me.my shakes a lot.thank you.

  Please see What are the parameters of video export HD video format to DVD.really noting me.my shakes a lot.thank you.

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• IFO and vob formatted dvd

  How do I watch a dvd that is formatted for IFo and VOB videos on my mac pro book, am very new to macbook.

  Look for third-party software that will play these formats.  You could try VLC which seems to play almost anything.

  Ciao.

• Unable to format hard drive for Windows

  Hello, I need your help here! You receive the same error message saying: "Windows is unable to complete the format" when you try to format an external hard drive on your computer? Honestly, the hard drive of my dell computer recently asked just to get in shape when it has been used on my Windows 7 computer. However, when I click on Yes to format this drive with my lost player documents and files, windows says just windows could not complete for formatting? Honestly, I used Google to search for the error problems related unable to complete the format windows and also asks me to select a formatting program? What you recommend me? This software is useful for my case? Thanks for any suggestions here!

  Hello

  If you have a mac, you can use a utility called disk pre-installed program. Connect your external DRIVE for mac drive and find an application called disk utility, in disk utility, there should be an option to erase the external HARD drive. It may come with an error similar to what you had before, but it's certainly worth a try. Let me know if this worked for you.

  Thank you

• Equium A60 - how to format DVD - RW?

  I just buy a cell phone type out Equium A60. have a long memory of 1 GB. I am now my first time doing a DVD - RW, when I try to format with DVD - RAM program, it says that the DVD-RAM is not connected?
  Can someone help me...
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  Hello

  What program did you use?
  As far as I know, you should see the option erase this CD - RW or DVD - RW if you right click on the drive with the media. You can only erase DVD - RW but not DVD - ROM
  Please check this option.

  Good bye

• Equium A110-252 freezes after formatting DVD - RW

  Bought the computer laptop satellite A110-252 a couple of days to replace my desktop computer that mistaken for suicide. I try to create DVDs to play on my DVD, AVI and WMV player using the supplied software ie. InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2.

  The first attempt, converting a small file WMV MPEG-2, burned and played but when I went back to erase/format the disc and burn full disk file had been damaged and marked read-only, windows completely Explorer freeze because he tried to access the D: / drive.

  In addition, all attempts convert and burn the result in no data being burned and the drive being rendered useless later. Did not attempt any burn more that I am running out of discs to test.

  Use the Hitachi LG Equium A110-252 DVD Super Multi GMA-4082N

  Using Memorex DVD - RW media

  If anyone else has had this problem and more importantly, knows how to solve this problem. What is the DVD itself support? Looked for a list of support preferred for this drive but had no luck so far. They worked fine on my previous LG DVD +-RW on my desk now buried.

  Any help will be most appreciated.

  Thanks in advance :)

  Hmmm, believe me, it of not easy to say what's wrong or why it occurs.

  How have you tried to erase the DVD - RW? What applications did you use?
  It seems that the application caused the laptop freezing.
  Why? Who knows try using another type of DVD - RW and try to use various means to erase the DVD - RW.

  Nero burning rom application is a very interesting tool and provide many different options. You can use it to erase DVD - rw