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

Anonymous
2011-03-09T19:35:44+00:00

Hi:

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

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video

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Anonymous
2011-03-09T19:50:13+00:00

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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  1. Anonymous
    2015-11-02T17:25:01+00:00

    It looks helpful, until now it is the first reply what acknowledges there is a difference before "closing session" and "finalize", before trying it I like to get more info about the suggested software.

    Why do Microsoft and Apple do such a fuss about not making burned CDs or DVDs usable in both platforms?  It would make life easier for all  users, as burning them  became such a grey area and it is discouraging users.

    Dolly.

    Microsoft has a history of initiating policies that trap customers and users onto their platform.

    Whether the company's name is Microsoft or Apple; this in my view, is the only logical reason and or purpose for not distinguishing between closing a disc and finalizing a disc.

    I have in the past used CD burner XP but it kept bugging out after a period of time.

    I am currently using Anyburn which is free and does not install garbage onto your computer. You can download AnyBurn at the following URL.

    http://www.anyburn.com

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-11-02T15:22:25+00:00

    It looks helpful, until now it is the first reply what acknowledges there is a difference before "closing session" and "finalize", before trying it I like to get more info about the suggested software.

    Why do Microsoft and Apple do such a fuss about not making burned CDs or DVDs usable in both platforms?  It would make life easier for all  users, as burning them  became such a grey area and it is discouraging users.

    Dolly.

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-11-02T14:04:51+00:00

    Thank you for this helpful information !!

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-08-05T21:47:55+00:00

    Hi Chris:

    Thank you for the link.

    I will "link-up" with it  ;-)

    DaleB

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