P pgtz Beta member Messages 5 Jan 20, 2006 #1 Every time I try to burn a dvd it says to insert a dvd dl. I've tried dvd-r and dvd+r. I have a built in dvd burner that came with my computer that I just recieved a few weeks ago. Do I need to buy dvd-dl?
Every time I try to burn a dvd it says to insert a dvd dl. I've tried dvd-r and dvd+r. I have a built in dvd burner that came with my computer that I just recieved a few weeks ago. Do I need to buy dvd-dl?
Trotter Grandfather of Techist, ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Staff member Messages 33,560 Location The South Jan 21, 2006 #2 What program are you using to burn the DVD? Most likely you have it set for dual-layer. Do some exploring and see if you can find where to change it.
What program are you using to burn the DVD? Most likely you have it set for dual-layer. Do some exploring and see if you can find where to change it.
Elbatrop1 Memberbot Messages 4,057 Jan 21, 2006 #3 Agreed^^ You might also be trying to burn something that is more than 4.7GB. Single Layer DVD=4.7GB. Dual Layer=8.5GB.
Agreed^^ You might also be trying to burn something that is more than 4.7GB. Single Layer DVD=4.7GB. Dual Layer=8.5GB.
