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Question

How do I finalize a DVD-R when the recorder has broken?

Aug 25, 2011 4:42AM PDT

I have a broken Panasonic DMR-ES20 that I recorded several DVD-R on but never finalized. Now I can't play these disc on another machine. How do I finalize when the original recorder has broken. The cost of repair is much more than the DMR-ES20 is worth.

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DO NOT FINALIZE THIS ON OTHER THAN THE ES20
Aug 25, 2011 5:53AM PDT

But do try reading it with ISOBUSTER (see google.)

Others have had luck with that.
Bob

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reply to R. PROFFITT
Aug 25, 2011 6:40AM PDT

I heard that a free version of NERO can do the job. I tried that but got no where cause I'm not that computer savvy. I only need to finalize 2 disc. Already purchased a new TOSHIBA DR570KU dvd recorder. Is there an easy to use software to simply finalize these two disc?

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Again. DON'T DO THAT.
Aug 25, 2011 6:44AM PDT

I've seen this before and when folk finalize it with PC software (no matter which title) it has always resulted in the total loss of the content.

Folk have reported success with ISOBUSTER.

But it's your media, your choice.
Bob

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finalize dvd-r disc
Aug 25, 2011 12:27PM PDT

Bob, I might as well kiss the two disc goodbye because I tried finalize both disc and niether of them worked. Oh well, live and learn. Thank you for trying to help. It is very much appreciated. Emrodrig

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It's worth one last try.
Aug 25, 2011 1:35PM PDT

Go find ISOBUSTER and try anyway.

I think the folks at http://www.drivesavers.com have some ideas but so far folk have avoided this with the title I noted.
Bob