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Old September 3rd 04, 08:22 AM
Dmitriy Kopnichev
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Default "Windows was unable to complete the format" appears when Windows XP Pro SP2 formats a DVD-RAM

Hello
An error "Windows was unable to complete the format" appears when Windows XP
Pro SP2 formats a DVD-RAM. The error appears when the format is "Quick" and
Full. How to format the DVD-RAM successfully?


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Old September 3rd 04, 08:31 AM
Shenan Stanley
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Default "Windows was unable to complete the format" appears when Windows XP Pro SP2 formats a DVD-RAM

Dmitriy Kopnichev wrote:
An error "Windows was unable to complete the format" appears when
Windows XP Pro SP2 formats a DVD-RAM. The error appears when the
format is "Quick" and Full. How to format the DVD-RAM successfully?


I do not recall Windows XP, XP SP1 or XP SP2 supporting natively formatting
or burning DVD-R/RW, +R/RW, DL or RAM.. What application are you using to
format the DVD again?

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Old September 3rd 04, 08:37 AM
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Default "Windows was unable to complete the format" appears when Windows XP Pro SP2 formats a DVD-RAM

Does this apply:

The formatting operation is unsuccessful when you try to format a DVD-RAM
disc as FAT32 after you use InCD 4 :
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=836165

If not:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...=Google+Search

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"Dmitriy Kopnichev" wrote in message
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Hello
An error "Windows was unable to complete the format" appears when Windows
XP Pro SP2 formats a DVD-RAM. The error appears when the format is "Quick"
and Full. How to format the DVD-RAM successfully?



  #4  
Old September 3rd 04, 08:40 AM
Dmitriy Kopnichev
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Default "Windows was unable to complete the format" appears when Windows XP Pro SP2 formats a DVD-RAM

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=836165
I don't use any application to format a DVD-RAM.
"Shenan Stanley" wrote in message
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Dmitriy Kopnichev wrote:
An error "Windows was unable to complete the format" appears when
Windows XP Pro SP2 formats a DVD-RAM. The error appears when the
format is "Quick" and Full. How to format the DVD-RAM successfully?


I do not recall Windows XP, XP SP1 or XP SP2 supporting natively
formatting
or burning DVD-R/RW, +R/RW, DL or RAM.. What application are you using to
format the DVD again?

--
- Shenan -
--
The information is provided "as is", it is suggested you research for
yourself before you take any advice - you are the one ultimately
responsible for your actions/problems/solutions. Know what you are
getting into before you jump in with both feet.




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Old September 3rd 04, 08:42 AM
Dmitriy Kopnichev
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Default "Windows was unable to complete the format" appears when Windows XP Pro SP2 formats a DVD-RAM

No. http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=836165 does not apply.

"Kelly" wrote in message
...
Does this apply:

The formatting operation is unsuccessful when you try to format a DVD-RAM
disc as FAT32 after you use InCD 4 :
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=836165

If not:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...=Google+Search

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"Dmitriy Kopnichev" wrote in message
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Hello
An error "Windows was unable to complete the format" appears when Windows
XP Pro SP2 formats a DVD-RAM. The error appears when the format is
"Quick" and Full. How to format the DVD-RAM successfully?





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Old September 3rd 04, 09:03 AM
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Default "Windows was unable to complete the format" appears when Windows XP Pro SP2 formats a DVD-RAM

You need to soften your edges. Hope all goes well for you.

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"Dmitriy Kopnichev" wrote in message
...
No. http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=836165 does not apply.

"Kelly" wrote in message
...
Does this apply:

The formatting operation is unsuccessful when you try to format a DVD-RAM
disc as FAT32 after you use InCD 4 :
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=836165

If not:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...=Google+Search

--
All the Best,
Kelly

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"Dmitriy Kopnichev" wrote in message
...
Hello
An error "Windows was unable to complete the format" appears when
Windows XP Pro SP2 formats a DVD-RAM. The error appears when the format
is "Quick" and Full. How to format the DVD-RAM successfully?







  #7  
Old September 3rd 04, 09:10 AM
Dmitriy Kopnichev
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Default "Windows was unable to complete the format" appears when Windows XP Pro SP2 formats a DVD-RAM

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;283588
"Shenan Stanley" wrote in message
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Dmitriy Kopnichev wrote:
An error "Windows was unable to complete the format" appears when
Windows XP Pro SP2 formats a DVD-RAM. The error appears when the
format is "Quick" and Full. How to format the DVD-RAM successfully?


I do not recall Windows XP, XP SP1 or XP SP2 supporting natively
formatting
or burning DVD-R/RW, +R/RW, DL or RAM.. What application are you using to
format the DVD again?

--
- Shenan -
--
The information is provided "as is", it is suggested you research for
yourself before you take any advice - you are the one ultimately
responsible for your actions/problems/solutions. Know what you are
getting into before you jump in with both feet.




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Old September 3rd 04, 09:13 AM
Dmitriy Kopnichev
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Default "Windows was unable to complete the format" appears when Windows XP Pro SP2 formats a DVD-RAM

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...=Google+Search
gives 382,000 results about HDDs, not DVD-RAM drives.

"Dmitriy Kopnichev" wrote in message
...
No. http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=836165 does not apply.

"Kelly" wrote in message
...
Does this apply:

The formatting operation is unsuccessful when you try to format a DVD-RAM
disc as FAT32 after you use InCD 4 :
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=836165

If not:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...=Google+Search

--
All the Best,
Kelly

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2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
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"Dmitriy Kopnichev" wrote in message
...
Hello
An error "Windows was unable to complete the format" appears when
Windows XP Pro SP2 formats a DVD-RAM. The error appears when the format
is "Quick" and Full. How to format the DVD-RAM successfully?







  #9  
Old September 3rd 04, 09:17 AM
Dmitriy Kopnichev
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Default "Windows was unable to complete the format" appears when Windows XP Pro SP2 formats a DVD-RAM

http://www.google.com/search?as_q=%2...arch=&safe=off
gives my message and http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=836165 only.
"Kelly" wrote in message
...
Does this apply:

The formatting operation is unsuccessful when you try to format a DVD-RAM
disc as FAT32 after you use InCD 4 :
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=836165

If not:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...=Google+Search

--
All the Best,
Kelly

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Troubleshooting Windows XP
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"Dmitriy Kopnichev" wrote in message
...
Hello
An error "Windows was unable to complete the format" appears when Windows
XP Pro SP2 formats a DVD-RAM. The error appears when the format is
"Quick" and Full. How to format the DVD-RAM successfully?





  #10  
Old September 3rd 04, 09:29 AM
Dmitriy Kopnichev
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Default "Windows was unable to complete the format" appears when Windows XP Pro SP2 formats a DVD-RAM

Is this your reply when you don't know how to help?
"Kelly" wrote in message
...
You need to soften your edges. Hope all goes well for you.

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All the Best,
Kelly

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"Dmitriy Kopnichev" wrote in message
...
No. http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=836165 does not apply.

"Kelly" wrote in message
...
Does this apply:

The formatting operation is unsuccessful when you try to format a
DVD-RAM disc as FAT32 after you use InCD 4 :
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=836165

If not:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...=Google+Search

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

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http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm



"Dmitriy Kopnichev" wrote in message
...
Hello
An error "Windows was unable to complete the format" appears when
Windows XP Pro SP2 formats a DVD-RAM. The error appears when the format
is "Quick" and Full. How to format the DVD-RAM successfully?









  #11  
Old September 3rd 04, 09:42 AM
Kelly
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Default "Windows was unable to complete the format" appears when Windows XP Pro SP2 formats a DVD-RAM

I know how to help and no, it isn't. However, have you ever heard of the
saying, "Don't burn your bridges"?

Either way........

--
All the Best,
Kelly

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Troubleshooting Windows XP
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"Dmitriy Kopnichev" wrote in message
...
Is this your reply when you don't know how to help?
"Kelly" wrote in message
...
You need to soften your edges. Hope all goes well for you.

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
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Troubleshooting Windows XP
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"Dmitriy Kopnichev" wrote in message
...
No. http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=836165 does not apply.

"Kelly" wrote in message
...
Does this apply:

The formatting operation is unsuccessful when you try to format a
DVD-RAM disc as FAT32 after you use InCD 4 :
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=836165

If not:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...=Google+Search

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm



"Dmitriy Kopnichev" wrote in message
...
Hello
An error "Windows was unable to complete the format" appears when
Windows XP Pro SP2 formats a DVD-RAM. The error appears when the
format is "Quick" and Full. How to format the DVD-RAM successfully?











  #12  
Old September 3rd 04, 09:43 AM
Dmitriy Kopnichev
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Default "Windows was unable to complete the format" appears when Windows XP Pro SP2 formats a DVD-RAM

I have not heard.
"Kelly" wrote in message
...
I know how to help and no, it isn't. However, have you ever heard of the
saying, "Don't burn your bridges"?

Either way........

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
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http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm



"Dmitriy Kopnichev" wrote in message
...
Is this your reply when you don't know how to help?
"Kelly" wrote in message
...
You need to soften your edges. Hope all goes well for you.

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm



"Dmitriy Kopnichev" wrote in message
...
No. http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=836165 does not apply.

"Kelly" wrote in message
...
Does this apply:

The formatting operation is unsuccessful when you try to format a
DVD-RAM disc as FAT32 after you use InCD 4 :
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=836165

If not:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...=Google+Search

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
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Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm



"Dmitriy Kopnichev" wrote in message
...
Hello
An error "Windows was unable to complete the format" appears when
Windows XP Pro SP2 formats a DVD-RAM. The error appears when the
format is "Quick" and Full. How to format the DVD-RAM successfully?













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Old September 3rd 04, 11:09 AM
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Default "Windows was unable to complete the format" appears when Windows XP Pro SP2 formats a DVD-RAM

So, search for yourself!

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"Dmitriy Kopnichev" wrote in message
...
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...=Google+Search
gives 382,000 results about HDDs, not DVD-RAM drives.

"Dmitriy Kopnichev" wrote in message
...
No. http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=836165 does not apply.

"Kelly" wrote in message
...
Does this apply:

The formatting operation is unsuccessful when you try to format a
DVD-RAM disc as FAT32 after you use InCD 4 :
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=836165

If not:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...=Google+Search

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm



"Dmitriy Kopnichev" wrote in message
...
Hello
An error "Windows was unable to complete the format" appears when
Windows XP Pro SP2 formats a DVD-RAM. The error appears when the format
is "Quick" and Full. How to format the DVD-RAM successfully?









  #14  
Old September 3rd 04, 11:57 AM
Dmitriy Kopnichev
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Default "Windows was unable to complete the format" appears when Windows XP Pro SP2 formats a DVD-RAM

There is nothing about DVD-RAM and "Windows was unable to complete the
format" in Google.
"Richard Urban" wrote in message
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So, search for yourself!

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Regards:

Richard Urban



aka Crusty (-: Old B@stard :-)


"Dmitriy Kopnichev" wrote in message
...
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...=Google+Search
gives 382,000 results about HDDs, not DVD-RAM drives.

"Dmitriy Kopnichev" wrote in message
...
No. http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=836165 does not apply.

"Kelly" wrote in message
...
Does this apply:

The formatting operation is unsuccessful when you try to format a
DVD-RAM disc as FAT32 after you use InCD 4 :
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=836165

If not:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...=Google+Search

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm



"Dmitriy Kopnichev" wrote in message
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Hello
An error "Windows was unable to complete the format" appears when
Windows XP Pro SP2 formats a DVD-RAM. The error appears when the
format is "Quick" and Full. How to format the DVD-RAM successfully?











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Old September 3rd 04, 12:54 PM
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Default "Windows was unable to complete the format" appears when Windows XP Pro SP2 formats a DVD-RAM

Dmitriy Kopnichev wrote:
Hello
An error "Windows was unable to complete the format" appears when
Windows XP Pro SP2 formats a DVD-RAM. The error appears when the
format is "Quick" and Full. How to format the DVD-RAM successfully?


This is a third party software problem.
XP does not support DVD burning.
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