Can we burn again on a started DVD-R?

karbo · May 12, 2008

I don't quite understand. When I burn a compilation on a DVD-R, using CDBurnerXP, it asks me if I want to leave the disc open or finalize it. I click "Leave the disc open" of course. Well, I thought this way you could add more data later on. It seems I was wrong. I can never add anything else because it says the disc is full. Why??? Must we absolutly need a rewritable DVD to perform this task? I'm not trying to delete or overwrite anything. I only want to add data. It doesn't make any sense if we can't add data and have to use another disc all the time. What a waste!

karbo · May 12, 2008

Ok, it was a stupid question. I just remembered. You can't write again on DVD-R once you just finished burning.

Again, what a waste. I'll have to wait until I have enough pictures to fill a DVD before burning. I might risk losing data if my computer crashes though. I think I'll go with DVD-RW instead. Unfortunately, they're more expensive and burn quite slower (2-4X).

fairnooks · May 12, 2008

Maybe you should consider backing up to CD at more frequent intervals and then use a DVD+or- when you get enough data to fill one. That way you don't risk as much data loss, have a nice redundancy backup on CDs that you can take off-site, and are using the more reliable DVD+ or -R as opposed to the less reliable DVD-RW for archiving purposes.

Even just sticking to the DVDs, I know its a waste of space but they're only 20 cents a disc in bulk so only using 700mb to a gig of storage per disc isn't going break the bank.

Can we burn again on a started DVD-R?

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