Help with recorvery disc creation please!

Just got my DV6140ca today and I love it!!! But I tried to create my recovery discs and it got aborted not long after i started the first disc. Why? Is there something wrong with my burner? I was using staples brand DVD-R dvds.

 

I'm guess the Staples brand ain't the best.

 

I seem to recall that you need to use DVD+R. The DVD-R do not work for the restore disks (you can burn them fine for regular use, just not for the restore function).

Wayne

 

Yup...you must use DVD +R

 

Actually, you can use DVD-R as well. All my recovery discs are DVD-R. The software wont burn to re-writable discs.

If using more than 1 disc has resulted in the same error then try using a different brand.

 

Weird.... I dont have any DVD+R here.... No rush tho... I just hope nothings wrong with the burner
Thanks The laptop is AWESOME!!!

 

I have to do the same thing on my new HP Notebook

What is the most reliable brand, or,type of DVD?
Never bought them before either.

 

If anyone has any info on this I would also like to know

 

I would also like to know a good brand to buy

 

I just used 12 CD-Rs.

 

I used TDK DVD-R first disc just aborted tried it again same disc all went through fine.

 

so there is probably not anything wrong wit the burner... just the dvds...

 

Did you try another DVD from the same box?
Perhaps there is only a defective disc.

 

Generally speaking, Taiyo Yuden's are usually considered the best, but are somewhat pricey unless you pick them up at a sale or AR. For a good quality DVD at a somewhat more reasonable price, try Verbatim.

Now, if you really want to obsess about what truly is the finest blank DVD, hang out at cdfreaks.com "Blank Media" forum, then make an appointment with a therapist.

http://www.cdfreaks.com/

 

Haha... Thanks everyone
I'll pass on the cdfreaks.com thing... I am heading out to buy some dvds tomorrow.... so buy DVD+R right?

 

I'll try the DVD+R thing, but my computer's telling me that my only option is to burn CD-Rs. The other options are grayed out. Any ideas?
Thanks!

 

Not a good idea. That site is unparalleled for info on all things CD/DVD including sales and push-outs. Just don't get caught up in all the neurosis.

 

Had the choice of buying either a 25 pack of Verbatim DVD-R or DVD+R's.

Went with the DVD+R's for the recovery discs and it burnt 3 flawlessly. (DV2104)

 

I just noticed I got recovery spelled wrong lol...

Anyways... I went to staples and the guy who worked there said to just buy the cheapest ones there, but not the staples brand because that is what I had before... So I burned them on DVD+R Imation DVDs... And It worked perfectly... Thanks everyone

 

LMAO. There's nothing like a sales rep who doesn't give a sh*t. Now, just pray your DVD player can still read them in 6 months...

 

Lol... But if that was the case he probably would have told me to buy the most expensive ones there... I don't think there is a huge enough difference to buy the most expensive ones.... In all kinds of situations things are exactly the same and are just more expensive because they've got a brand name or logo on them... Although in some situations you do get what you pay for, and I hope this isn't one of those situations...

Are imation DVDs really that bad and are they really not going to work if I need them ?
I did try to get the Verbatim ones initially, but they were out of stock.

 

Don't be too concerned. Imation is neither the best nor worst of the bunch. If I remember correctly, Imation disks are made be several different companies so it's possible to get a crappy set one time, then good quality the next.

Usually someone will pick a brand that they've had success with over a more "quality" branded stock. What some people fail to realize is that writing data to the disk is only half the equation. At some point you'll need to retrieve that data. The better quality disks will tend to maintain that readable data for a longer period of time than the lesser valued bretherin and tend to work with a wider cross section of CD/DVD players, at least in my experience.

Now arguably this can become a mission by some folks to find the perfect CD/DVD and arguments can ensue over what is the best. Much like the vinyl record vs CD battle audiophiles engage in, this obsession can become ridiculous very quickly. Many media companies claim that their products will last centuries, but hell I'd be happy if they last 5 years.

All that said, for data you deem important, it's best to stick with a recognizable brand name, like Verbatim, TDK, Sony, and Maxell instead of the cheaper variety. To be honest, you're really only talking about a dime or so difference between the two, per disk. Better to be safe than sorry.

 

I really wish I had known that at the time... I am now worried about these DVDs that I may have to depend on in the future Is there any way I can tell if the DVDs are the good ones or the crappy ones?

 

Yes, but believe me, it's not worth the effort. Don't worry about it. Worst case scenario is that you'd need to buy a recovery set from HP for $15. Frankly, it'll cost you that much for a decent pack of DVDs.

My advice? When you get the urge to buy a few DVDs for movies or whatever, grab a bunch of Verbatim for your data. Something like this:

http://bensbargains.net/deal/16428/

**** fine price (and it was even sweeter with the $10 off with Google checkout feast).

After that, just copy the recovery set you initially created to the new DVDs. It's very easy and if you're not sure how to do it, just ask.

Just don't worry about it, please.