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January 22nd, 2025 23:38

How to finalize a DVD-R on Windows 10 so it will play on a standard DVD player?

How to finalize a DVD-R on Windows 10 so it will play on a standard DVD player?

My DVD-R was recorded using Windows Media Player 12.

Windows Media Player 12 does not seem to have a finalize option.

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January 23rd, 2025 00:21

Windows Movie Maker was officially discontinued by Microsoft and replaced by Video Editor  which is built in with Microsoft Photos on Windows 10

you can also try

https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9mvfq4lmz6c9?hl=en-US&gl=US

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January 23rd, 2025 02:08

Going retro huh?

Sure, it's cool to make a DVD that actually plays in a real Standalone DVD-Player in the living-room.

Firstly, yes use DVD-R media as that is the most compatible for this purpose (and you won't have to change BookType). I suggest sticking with single-sided DVD-R discs (aka DVD5).

You should not try to use ImgBurn program any more (so, you will need a different authoring/burning program), but these are the settings you need:

Insert blank DVD-R
Open ImgBurn and switch to Build mode.
Ensure it's set to output to Device.
Notice Verify is checked.
Browse folders and Select the root folder (one that holds the DVD s VIDEO_TS and AUDIO_TS folders)
Press the Calculate icon to make sure it will fit. It should have a few megs of free space (at least)
Device Tab, Speed is usually safer at 8x for DVD5s and 2.4 for DVD9-DL
Options tab, choose ISO9660+UDF in the 'File System' drop down box.
- Defaults here are fine (UDF 1.02 and Recurse Subs)
Labels tab, and enter the same Volume label in both fields (ISO9660 and UDF) ... no spaces but _ is ok
Click main Build/Copy Icon to burn it.
The drive will open after burn, and close again to Verify.
Verify 99.9% guarantees a successful burn (if the source files were correct).

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January 26th, 2025 02:08

You could install CyberLink Media Suite Essentials for Dell (free) which should allow you to finalize a DVD.

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