Is it okay to install vista on windows using a DVD+RW 4X speed single layer disc?

dvdbunny · 18 Nov 2008 at 00:52

Will the fresh install be just as normal as doing it from a DVD+R write once disc?

Also do you know if it makes much difference if the DVD+RW disc has some scratches on it?

I mean the disc won't install if the scratch is too bad, is that right?

Many thanks in advance

Mattus · 18 Nov 2008 at 01:09

dvdbunny said:
Will the fresh install be just as normal as doing it from a DVD+R write once disc?

Digital data is digital data, whatever kind of disc it's on, so as long as the drive can read the disc there's no way it can make any difference...

Also do you know if it makes much difference if the DVD+RW disc has some scratches on it?

I mean the disc won't install if the scratch is too bad, is that right?

Why don't you try it and find out? It's impossible to tell whether it will work or not. And I hope you have a license for your DVD+R copy of Vista

Memphis · 18 Nov 2008 at 01:13

Mattus said:
Why don't you try it and find out? It's impossible to tell whether it will work or not. And I hope you have a license for your DVD+R copy of Vista

Knowing the OP from General Discussion, I wouldn't bank on it.

suarve · 18 Nov 2008 at 02:01

Memphis said:
Knowing the OP from General Discussion, I wouldn't bank on it.

God bless that guy. I look forward to his posts

dvdbunny · 18 Nov 2008 at 02:09

Don't worry it's legit, I have a license.

asim18 · 18 Nov 2008 at 02:15

Just try it! There's only one way to tell if a DVD-R is borked!

Edit: unless it's in peices lol

BlackAle · 18 Nov 2008 at 04:26

Just do a write-verify.

Amnesia · 18 Nov 2008 at 05:45

did u jump on it with your pogo stick ?

El_Watcher · 18 Nov 2008 at 09:11

memory said:
did u jump on it with your pogo stick ?

Or boil it in the battery powered kettle