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Windows was unable to format

Last answer on May 27, 2009 4:47:49 pm BST avtars566, on Apr 26, 2009 2:32:53 am BST 
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Hello,
i have windows vista which I am bot able to burn the E: drive(DVD) syastem replies with the message - windows was unable to format.
I even installed service pack1 for viesta still the problem persists

Configuration: Windows Vista
Internet Explorer 7.0

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kitkatcho, on Apr 26, 2009 9:44:50 am BST
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Hi,
check if you have the correct driver for the DVD drive.
if yes, then you need to update the firmware.

   
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 Pete, on May 27, 2009 4:47:49 pm BST
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My cd rom "windows was unable to format the disc

   
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