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Can't use DVD backup on Vista, error "write protected and cannot be formatted"

Your DVD player can probably write to CDs. Are you sure it can write to DVDs?

Also, can it write to the type of DVD media you are using (DVD +R, -R, RW, DL)?

And there is always the chance that the particular brand or type of media is not recognized as writable media in your drive.

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To run Windows XP safe mode

1 Exit all programs.

2 Click Start > Run.

3 In Run dialog box, type the following text:
msconfig

4 Click OK.

5 In the System Configuration Utility, on the BOOT.INI tab, check /SAFEBOOT.

6 Click OK.

7 When you are asked to restart the computer, click Restart.

The computer restarts in Safe mode. This can take several minutes.

NOTE Note After you complete the work in Safe mode, use the System Configuration Utility to start Windows XP in Normal mode. Go to STEP 2.