How do I finalize a disk (CD-R and DVD+/-R) using Windows ?

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How do I "finalize" a disk (CD-R and DVD+/-R) using Windows ?

I want to finalize the disk...not just close the session/disk.

From what I have read in Windows Help, "closing" allows me to write to the disk later.

Is this true, if the disk is just R, not RW ?

I have burned JPEG images (.jpg files) to CD-R and DVD+R disks.

When I try to play them in my Sony CD/DVD player, it won't recognize the disks.

Sony's user manual says that the disks must be "finalized", not just "closed".

How do I do that with Windows ?

I treid finalizing these disks with Roxio Creator Basic, but it doesn't do anything, except eject the disks.

Windows still says that the disks have free space, and the DVD player can't recognize them.

From what I understand, if the disk is finalized, the will show no free space available. Is this correct ?

Note: The disks work correctly on my HP laptop which uses Vista 32-bit Home Premium. I can view the JPEG images.

Thank you...

DaleB

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Hi,

See the link in BOLD below :

Burning a CD

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/help/videos/burn-a-cd

Disc burning: frequently asked questions

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Disc-burning-frequently-asked-questions

Which CD or DVD format should I use?

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Which-CD-or-DVD-format-should-I-use

Format a CD or DVD

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Format-a-CD-or-DVD

Burn a CD or DVD in Windows Explorer

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Burn-a-CD-or-DVD-in-Windows-Explorer

Burn a CD or DVD in Windows Media Player

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Burn-a-CD-or-DVD-in-Windows-Media-Player

Burn a CD or DVD in Windows Media Player: frequently asked questions

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Burn-a-CD-or-DVD-in-Windows-Media-Player-frequently-asked-questions

Change settings for burning a CD or DVD in Windows Media Player

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Change-settings-for-burning-a-CD-or-DVD-in-Windows-Media-Player

Burn a CD or DVD in Windows Media Center

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Burn-a-CD-or-DVD-in-Windows-Media-Center

Burn a DVD-Video disc with Windows DVD Maker

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Burn-a-DVD-Video-disc-with-Windows-DVD-Maker

How to Burn DVD's with Windows DVD Maker

http://www.7tutorials.com/how-burn-dvds-windows-dvd-maker

Close or finalize a CD or DVDhttp://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Close-or-finalize-a-CD-or-DVD

Excellent Forum for getting help with CD/DVD issues and programs

http://club.myce.com/

Hope this helps.

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Anonymous

2014-08-05T18:54:14+00:00

Hi:

Your comment stated:

*"The answer, nearest I can figure is quite simple,*Windows 7 (explorer) does not finalize discs."

To clarify things, I am using Windows Vista 32-bit Home Premium, SP2.

The program that I have been unable to Finalize DVD-R/RW disks with, is Windows DVD Maker.

Windows DVD Maker fails to do both, create a Master disk and Finalize a disk.

The details may be found in my comments on April 28, 2013 (and other dates)

What I would like to know:

Can this program be independently be deleted, downloaded from microsoft.com, and re-installed ?

In other words, uninstalled, downloaded, and re-installed by itself, not part of a software suite.

I think that it was initially installed as part of a suite called "Windows Live" software.

DaleB

Dale,

Haven't tested ( Don't want Windows DVD maker ) but this link looks like a possible answer to your question.

http://www.windows-dvd-maker.com/

Clearly not a Microsoft site, but may work for you.

Good Luck

Chris.
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Anonymous

2014-08-03T02:27:59+00:00

Hi:

Your comment stated:

*"The answer, nearest I can figure is quite simple,*Windows 7 (explorer) does not finalize discs."

To clarify things, I am using Windows Vista 32-bit Home Premium, SP2.

The program that I have been unable to Finalize DVD-R/RW disks with, is Windows DVD Maker.

Windows DVD Maker fails to do both, create a Master disk and Finalize a disk.

The details may be found in my comments on April 28, 2013 (and other dates)

What I would like to know:

Can this program be independently be deleted, downloaded from microsoft.com, and re-installed ?

In other words, uninstalled, downloaded, and re-installed by itself, not part of a software suite.

I think that it was initially installed as part of a suite called "Windows Live" software.

DaleB
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Anonymous

2014-06-25T20:10:08+00:00

As you have read, Explorer does not close a disc or finalize it so you need to do it yourself.

if you use Ashampoo's Burner program, you have the choice of doing so if you wish.

It is a simple straight forward program and does anything you want to do with a disc very clearly.

I have used it for a decade with no issues and have burned every type of disc under every circumstance. I have done videos, rioed, erased and copied. The help is great but I doubt you will need it.

Good luck.

Hi:

It is not Explorer that I am talking about.

I a referring to Microsoft's Windows DVD Maker.

I will look into Ashampoo's Burner program.

I am curious:

Can Windows DVD Maker be downloaded and installed...by itself...not as part of a suite ?

Thank you

DaleB
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2014-06-25T18:51:38+00:00

As you have read, Explorer does not close a disc or finalize it so you need to do it yourself.

if you use Ashampoo's Burner program, you have the choice of doing so if you wish.

It is a simple straight forward program and does anything you want to do with a disc very clearly.

I have used it for a decade with no issues and have burned every type of disc under every circumstance. I have done videos, rioed, erased and copied. The help is great but I doubt you will need it.

Good luck.
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