Pioneer 105. Need s/w to format/erase DVD-RW [Archive]

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dysfl

24th January 2003, 21:24

I got DVR 105. And I need utility software to format/erase RW media for packet writing. I ordered some softwares bundled, but there was no installation CD available at that time.

I could not find any program to format/erase DVD-RW. All the Pioneer web sites says it is on the installation CD, no download. They should be making fun of us by holding that small program.

Is there any place I can get the program or some kind soul upload it from their A05 install CD?

Doom9

25th January 2003, 01:03

use dvddecrypter. go to iso writing mode (press w), then right click on the drive, select full format and you're done (well.. it takes a while to format..)

EcchiNut

25th January 2003, 01:46

use nero. its shareware. Has a quick erase option that takes less then a minute to erase.

REECYCUP

25th January 2003, 09:14

wow nero shareware?
didnt know

OUTPinged_

26th January 2003, 01:16

"cdrdao" utility can help you.

dysfl

27th January 2003, 17:43

Thanks for all the replies. I'll try/verify those ideas.

For re-writing a DVD image, quick erase or quick reformat should work. I noticed Nero is doing qucik reformat before initial writing.

I'm still not sure if I can do packet writing, which is using the DVD-RW just like a floppy diskette. I want to use it to backup some PC files especilally for Norton Ghost.

Thanks again.