URGENT: Win 7 Backup - System Image is not working with Memorex Dual Layer DVD R+

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by basix, Jul 3, 2010.

  1. basix

    basix MDL Novice

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    I recently purchased Dual Layer R+ DVDs (Memorex) so that I can perform a full backup of a system. But unfortunately, the backup fails with Windows 7 complaining that it could not verify the disc and there was some write error.

    Here are the details of my system:

    1. Win 7 Home Premium
    2. Dell Inspiron 1764 - hl-dt-st dvd+-rw gt32n (DVD DL Writer)
    3. Trying to create a System Image using DVDs

    I need to resolve this urgently as I am shipping this laptop to my sister and shes very naive when it comes to computers. I figured a restore DVD + System Image would be the easiest for her to "format and reinstall" everything. Plus she doesn't need to bother about activation and other crap.
     
  2. urie

    urie Moderator
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    Try to burn your images at slow speed or you could try acronis trueimage to make recovery dvd's or hidden recovery partition.
     
  3. bluealien

    bluealien MDL Member

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    Memorex is a pretty good brand and i've used it quite a number of times. Maybe you could try a different brand perhaps.
    Also, try and burn at a slower rate - 2.4x - 4x or as low as possible.