Format a DVD Blank Disc
Formatting is a necessary step that aims to prepare any disc, including DVDs, for data storage. DVDs use a special Universal Disc Format (UDF) to achieve comparability across different platforms. When a DVD is formatted you can simply drag files to the disk to automatically burn them. Windows Vista or later versions provide a built-in support for DVDs that offers multiple formatting options.
Instructions
1. Insert a blank DVD into the computer DVD burner.
2. Log into your Windows Vista/7 user account.
3. Click on the Windows "Start" button in the left corner of the screen.
4. Click on "Computer" display icons representing discs on your computer.
5. Double-click to the DVD disc icon get to the small window "Prepare this blank disc."
6. Click on "Show formatting options."
7. Select the radiobutton "Live File System" or "Mastered" to choose a desired formatting option.
Live File System creates a DVD that is similar to a flash drive allowing you to add files to DVD at any time (in multisession mode). The "Mastered" option creates a DVD that allows you to burn all files to DVD at once.
8. Click "Next" to start the disc format. Allow two to four minutes for the process to be completed.
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