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Dvd-r..dvd+r??

Hi..is there any difference between DVD-R and DVD+R? I'm getting a new pc and understand that XP comes preloaded and I have to make a bootable install cd but dont know which ones to buy...

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  • Gazman321
    Gazman321 Posts: 100 Forumite
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    I would get what ever is cheapest , doesnt make any differance if your just goning to use the dvd's in you computer, just dont get DVD-RAM discs unless you know your drive supports them.
  • imho
    imho Posts: 2,515 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    My computer disc drive takes any,but my home dvd player doesnt play dvd -r.So i try to buy the Dvd +r
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