DVD shows full

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  1. vomogs

    vomogs Member

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    I have been given a number of DVD+RW that I was told were blank. When I checked their properties, It showed they were full but there is no content. I tried reformatting with Nero,but it ejects about 20 seconds into the reformat. It always shows the supposed files as RAW.Is there some kind of lock on these blanks??
     
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    Any difference when you try a full format as opposed to a quick format?
     
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    same thing shows up when micro sd chip is knackered!
     
  4. vomogs

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    After doing full reformat. Nero disc speed tool shows disc status as "Closed"
    Any help??
     
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    Try using ImgBurn to erase them.
    Get past the initial screen and click Tools -> Drive -> Erase Disc
     
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    Did full erase with imgburn.DVD still shows closed. Not a prob with Nero software cos new DVD blank shows empty.
     
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    See if it can find updated firmware.

    Tools -> Drive -> Check for firmware updates
     

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