I did a test this morning with an External USB ODD and using File Explorer to copy more than 6GB to a DVD+R/DL disc. I just selected a mix of Folder and files and dragged them to the ODD used File Exporer's Burn to disc. It took about half an hour on my slowest [cheapest] Notebook.
Unfortunately, it seems MS has removed the "REPAIR" option, and all I have as options is 'RECOVERY" and "RESET" I fear the "RECOVER" option will wipe out the apps I have. Is there a way to preserve the apps I already have,?
If I insert even a blank CD-R (I tried 3 different brands) I get the same pop-up dialog box saying:
"Location is not available
(RED X) F:/ is not available
The Parameter is incorrect."
I've checked and Device Manager says the drive is working properly, and checking hardware, the drive IS set to (U.S.) Region 1.
Roxio software (CD and DVD Burning 2) has no problem using the same blank CD-Rs, CD_R/Ws, or DVD-R's.
It's not a menu option. In a nutshell, just download the ISO file, open it, and double-click Setup.exe. Details here:
Repair Install Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade
It will keep your apps and data.
Why are you trying to write DVDs with Windows 10? What can't you do with Roxio Easy CD & DVD Burning 2? Am I missing something here?
For my main computer I use the paid for program Nero 2017 Plantium. For my other computers I use the free program CDBurnerXP. The only time I use Windows directly with DVDs is when I occasionally use DVD-RW discs. I use Windows to format or erase these discs.
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