I have 32 bit windows 7- I try to burn the back up dvd's and everytime it either says to please insert media ( its inserted) or it says media needs formatted? I have tried like 50 times and no go every time? I am using HP dvd R 16X 4.7 gig discs. Any Ideas why it REFUSES to burn out recovery dvd's

It depends on which operating system you are using. Here are instructions for Windows 7:

1. Click on Start -> All Programs -> Maintenance.
   
   Tip: An alternative is to execute from the Run box or a Command Prompt window. If you do that, you can skip to Step 3 below.
2. Click on the Create a System Repair Disk shortcut.
3. Choose your optical disk drive from the Drive: drop-down box.
4. Insert a blank disk in your optical drive.
   
   Note: An empty CD should be large enough for a System Repair Disk. I created a Windows 7 System Repair Disk on a new Windows 7 32-bit installation and it was only 145MB. If you only have a blank DVD or BD available, that's okay too of course.
5. Click the Create disk button.
   
   Windows 7 will now create the System Repair Disk on the blank disk you inserted in the previous step. No special disk burning software is required.
6. After the System Repair Disk creation is complete, Windows 7 displays a dialog box that you can close by clicking the Close button.
7. Click the OK button back on the original Create a system repair disk window that's now showing up on your screen.
8. Label the disk as "Windows 7 System Repair Disk" and keep it someplace safe.
   
   You can now from this disk to access System Recovery Options, the set of system recovery tools available for the Windows 7.
   
   Tip: As with a Windows 7 installation disk, you'll need to watch for a for a Press any key to boot from CD or DVD... message on screen, right after your computer turns on or restarts with the System Repair Disk inserted.

Since you can not get into the computer. insert a Bootable DVD - install DVD or a bootable USB install media. which ever you have.. or used. when you turn the computer on - if you default is either of it will boot to the media... Start to install NEW on the same partition as your current borked OS is.... pay attention at 41% uncompressed - reboot the computer and remove the boot media... what this does on Window 7 is only restore the OS and sets to default....

Hi,
First you create bootable windows disk, and then you try it. Bootable Disk insert to DVD rom drive and follow instruction on setup.
More info please visit this link.
http://www.lgsolutions.com/ftgsoftware/downloads/Windows_XP_Installation_Guide.pdf

Thanks,
Apple Support

Hello Joshua,



Instant DVD Recorder 2.6.1 UPDATER

• Please install the Instant DVD Recorder 2.6.1 UPDATER if you are using the Dazzle DVD Video Recorder, Dazzle Video Creator or Dazzle Video Creator Platinum with a previous version of Instant DVD Recorder. This updater also includes the hardware drivers.
• If you are using a Dazzle product already that includes Instant DVD Recorder version 2.6.1, then you do not need to install this update.

New with this version:

• added support for Windows Vista 64 bit and Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit)(
• Includes Windows Vista and Windows 7 drivers (for both 32 and 64 bit) for the DVC 100, 101, 103, 107 hardware NOTE: DVC130 and DVC170 don't have 64 bit drivers and can only be used with Windows XP and Windows Vista 32)
• 16x9 detection
• PCM Audio (already included with Instant DVD Recorder ver. 2.5)

Supported Hardware:

• Dazzle Video Recorder ( DVC90) - Windows XP and Vista 32 bit only
• Dazzle Video Creator ( DVC130) - Windows XP and Vista 32 bit only
• Dazzle Video Creator Platinum ( DVC170) - Windows XP and Vista 32 bit only
• Dazzle Video Creator ( DVC100 and DVC101) - Windows XP 32 bit, Windows Vista and Windows 7 (32 bit and Vista 64 bit)
• Dazzle Video Creator ( DVC103) - Windows XP 32 bit, Windows Vista and Windows 7 (32 bit and Vista 64 bit)
• Dazzle Video Creator Platinum ( DVC107) Windows XP 32 bit, Windows Vista and Windows 7 (32 bit and Vista 64 bit)
• and other compatible hardware

Installation Instruction:

• To be able to install this version, you must own an Instant DVD Recorder Version 2.x full version
• To install this Instant DVD Recorder version not as an update but as a full version you need to enter your Instant DVD Recorder Version 2.x serial number during the installation process. The serial number was included in your Dazzle product.
• With Windows Vista 64 bit or Windows 7 64 bit, you need to install Instant DVD recorder 2.6.1 as a full version.
• If you own an Instant DVD Recorder Version 1.x full version, to only install Instant DVD Recorder 2.6.1 full version.
• If you use this Instant DVD Recorder Updater to update the Instant DVD Recorder included with Studio Version 12, 11 or 10, please make sure that Instant DVD Recorder is already installed on you system. Please note that the version of Instant DVD Recorder included with Studio Version 12, 11 or 10 can't be installed under Windows Vista 64.

For Windows XP

http://apps.pinnaclesys.com/cdb/register/enter.aspx?checkRegistration=1&langue_id=7&supportFileID=35261&productid=2250


For Windows Vista 32 Bit

http://apps.pinnaclesys.com/cdb/register/enter.aspx?checkRegistration=1&langue_id=7&supportFileID=35261&productid=2250

For Windows Vista 64 Bit

http://apps.pinnaclesys.com/cdb/register/enter.aspx?checkRegistration=1&langue_id=7&supportFileID=35261&productid=2250

For Windows 7

http://apps.pinnaclesys.com/cdb/register/enter.aspx?checkRegistration=1&langue_id=7&supportFileID=35261&productid=2250

Yes, you get the way. By relying on this password recovery software, you can reset Windows Administrator login password easily. Fully compatible with Windows 7, Vista and XP etc operation system, supporting both 32-bit and 64-bit.

Please note that your cable will support below givne O/S check at your end.

One destination PC running Windows 7 (32- or 64-bit) and available USB port

One source PC running Windows® XP (32- or 64-bit) or Windows Vista® (32- or 64-bit) and available USB port

For Example two Pcs 1 is Xp and other pcs is Windows 7, then try to connect between both .

Another one more option is there for transfering the data between two systems either laptop or Desktop by a cross cable (LAN CABLE), buy a cross cable from shop and insert into RJ45 Socket (i.e lan socket) the try to transfer the datas.
If this answer is helpful, please rate....

Here's a list I found online. I personally recommend Nero but anything on that list will do.

* AnyDVD v5.3.2.1 (32 Bit)
* AnyDVD v5.9.4.1 (32 Bit)
* AnyDVD v5.9.6.3 (32 Bit)
* AnyDVD v6.0.0.4 (32 Bit)
* Ashampoo Burning Studio v5.51 (32 Bit)
* CloneDVD v2.8.4.1 (32 Bit)
* CloneDVD v3.6.0.0 (32 Bit) [NOTE: All works, but the box of Audio and subtitle selection don't show the content of DVD!]
* Daemon Tools v3.33 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Works perfectly.]
* Daemon Tools v4.0.3 (32 Bit) [NOTE: New version runs perfectly.]
* DVD Decrypter v3.5.4.0 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Displays error on close, but burns no problem.]
* DVD Shrink 3.2 (32 Bit)
* Frog ASPI v0.29.4 (32 Bit)
* ImgBurn v1.3.0.0 (32 Bit)
* InterVideo DVDCopy v3 (32 Bit)
* Gamejack v4.0.0.590 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Two virtual drives included.]
* Gamejack v5.0.3.3 (32 Bit) [NOTE: One virtual drive included.]
* Nero Burning ROM v5.5.10.5 (OEM) (32 Bit)
* Nero Burning ROM/Ultra Edition v6.6.0.14 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Nero Express crashes, but Nero Burning ROM works perfectly fine.]
* Nero Burning ROM/Ultra Edition v6.6.0.16 (32 Bit)
* Nero Burning ROM/Ultra Edition + OEM v6.6.0.80 (32 Bit)
* Nero Burning ROM/Ultra Edition v6.6.1.4 (32 Bit)
* Nero Vision Express v3.1.0.08 (32 Bit)
* PowerISO v3.2 (32 Bit)
* Roxio Easy Media Creator v7.5.0.47] (32 Bit)
* Sonic DVDit Pro v6.0 (32 Bit)
* StarPort v2.6.1 (32 Bit) [NOTE: Includes working virtual CD/DVD drive!]
* UltraISO v7.6.5.1269 (32 Bit)
* Virtual CloneDrive v5.1.3.1 (32 Bit)
* Virtual CloneDrive v5.1.4.5 (32 Bit)

Make sure that if you are using windowsXP, covert x to dvd is a 32-bit or lower software and also if you are using Windows Vista, covert x to dvd must be a 64-bit software to work correctly.

You have to pre-select type of media in your burning program (CD or DVD) before adding files and commencing burning procedure.