What type of DVD should I use for Windows Backup?

[ritamae66]

I am wanting to do my Windows Backup and I was wondering what type of DVD media I should use. Is it better to use a RW or only R type DVD.

I have an HP Omni 220-1180qd, A5W89AV#ABA, running Win7 64 bit.

I thought I read it can use CD's, DVD's but I want to know which would be the better choice.

Thanks for any help and all help is appreciated.

[lasvegaswireman · Accepted solution]

Honestly, an external hard drive would be a better choice. The difference between +R and +R/W is that +R is "Recordable" and +R/W is "Re-Writable". If you intend on making periodic backups, go with an extrernal hard drive... If you intend on making very few backups, consider the DVD+R discs.

[banhien]

Hi,

From my experience, writing to R (+ or -)  blank DVD's gets higher successful rate in comparison with RW blank DVD's.

Hope this helps.

[ritamae66]

lasvegaswireman-

Thanks. I really don't need to make backups that often for my Home use but I wasn't sure if a RW would be better or not. Although I have read that like you said, the external drives would be safest. I usually have more than one back up on hand and my files don't chane too often. I appreciate the advice.

Both of these first two answers seem to work for me.

Thanks.