Files waiting to be burned, where are they?

Question

Hello, I'm really bad at burning documents and photos. I want to transfer photos to DVD-RW from my local drive. I format my DVD and then I copy photos to transfer them. But now, I have 2 messages from Windows: 1. I just put a DVD-RW in the drive, and a message from Windows says this: Files waiting to be burned (I don't even know where they are) 2. Or, when I copy photos to transfer to the DVD, Windows tells me it is formatting the DVD in the background, but that I can continue to copy or transfer to the DVD. I don't know where to turn with this burning issue. I just want to transfer my photos to the DVD without having to burn them. Can someone help me? Thank you! Acer Aspire Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Intel Core i3 processor 2120 Intel HD Graphics

frange1 · Accepted Answer

I am on Windows 10 version 1703, but I previously had Windows 7. I do cut or copy and then paste to transfer to the DVD, but I often get the message from Windows saying that Windows is formatting the background and that I can continue to work with the DVD-RW, even though I have already formatted the DVD.  But how do I find files waiting to be burned, and where are they? Because I don't see anything on the DVD. I’m not asked how to use it either as a USB flash drive or as a DVD. Thank you!

gugu01 · Answer

Hello,  You posted on Windows 10, but it seems you are on Windows 7.  So for Windows 7: https://support.microsoft.com/fr-fr/help/2360641  The link explains how to burn a DVD, but if you want to use the DVD like a USB key, just select the corresponding function.  And I would suggest avoiding "cut" and "drag", it's better to use "copy-paste" which keeps the photo in the original folder, in case something goes wrong, you'll still have it. (you can delete it later if you want, after making sure it's safely saved on the DVD)  I don't know why you want to make a DVD, but for backup, you can also buy an external hard drive for that. It might be simpler. (just make sure it doesn't break down, just like a CD shouldn't get scratched.) It's good to have these photos on the computer and another medium, essentially as a backup, in case there's an issue on one side. After finding a solution, remember to mark it as RESOLVED. Also, giving feedback from your side is always nice toward those who helped you. THANK YOU!!! :-)

frange1 · Answer

An error occurred while burning to this disc. The disc may be unusable. What would you like to do?  1. retry with another disc 2. delete temporary files that have not yet been burned onto the disc 3. save temporary files to try to burn them later.  I've been copying and pasting to this disc multiple times. So, I'm wondering which option would be best to choose? I don't want to waste the DVD.  Also, when you need to burn a folder to a DVD, what is the exact process to transfer it to the DVD? That is, do you need to cut or copy and then press CTRL+V in the drive?  As I mentioned before, I'm not good at burning. Thank you!

frange1 · Answer

Can you tell me which one to choose from the option in the message I sent you above? I don't know which one would be better to choose. Thank you!

Files waiting to be burned, where are they?

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