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Old 09-27-2006, 10:14 AM   #1
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If i have a dvd+rw, part of it corrupt, can i still use it safely? Or is there a danger the burner will try to write to it?
 
Old 09-27-2006, 10:21 AM   #2
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If i have a dvd+rw, part of it corrupt, can i still use it safely? Or is there a danger the burner will try to write to it?
I don't think there's any danger to the writer. On the other hand it will usually eject the disk without writing it.

I don't recommend you use a corrupt rw media since you can never be sure of data integrity and writing may fail to complete anyway.

This has been my experience with dvd+rws.
 
Old 09-27-2006, 12:46 PM   #3
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You are now the proud owner of a 5 1/4" frisbee!
 
Old 09-28-2006, 10:20 AM   #4
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Frisbee..?
Coaster, sun shade, mirror, annoying person ridder, etc
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