Can I burn DVD-R media w/DVD+RW drive?

[methew911]

I am trying to copy my DVD's using DVDxCopy Express 2.5 and my DVD+RW Drive is not recognizing the blank DVD-R's. Is this normal? Should I be able to copy a DVD to a DVD-R on a DVD+RW drive? If not can I use DVD+R so that it can be played in my DVD player? Thank you to all who respond.

[scarecrow]

The drive is called DVD+RW because it uses +R media ONLY... I don't think it can be more clear than that.

[PC-GUY]

Should I be able to copy a DVD to a DVD-R on a DVD+RW drive? If not can I use DVD+R so that it can be played in my DVD player? Thank you to all who respond.

Well you want a quick answer to your first question........ NO and your second question if your dvd player supports it.
For a better and more detailed answer look at this that I found for you by doing a search.
DVD-R/DVD+R & DVD-RW/DVD+RW differences?? Thanks VIPER : )
As far as if your DVD player can play it you didn't say what one you have so I would see what other people had to say about it here: DVDRHELP But keep in mined that its just a guide so it could be wrong. I've gotten DVD-R to work on players that the guide said wouldn't play anything at all. So that could change based on how you burned it, brand media, program, speed. Good luck

[methew911]

The drive is called DVD+RW because it uses +R media ONLY... I don't think it can be more clear than that.

I'm glad that you feel the need to berate people who are new to the scene, and I apologize for inconviencing you with such a stupid question. At least I know where I can turn if I need more help Scarecrow. I was wondering mostly if there had been any software updates that would allow the crossover use of the media. Since there obviously isn't I will have to purchase DVD+R.

[The-poacher]

@methew911

Scarecrow answered your question briefly & to the point even if there was some humour in the answer.

We all sometimes forget that what is simple to us may not be to others.

& believe me scarecrow along with many others on this forum has always been willing to help anyone.

To me there are no dumb questions <> so keep asking we will all guide U down the path.

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