Whenever I try to burn into a DVD photos taken by me and stored in My Pictures folder on my computer, I find that when I click on "Burn" a small window pops up carrying the message "Data Burning. This rewritable disc contains data. Erase? EJECT -- ERASE -- CANCEL."

I want to add pictures to those already on the DVD but my command is never accepted. The annoying words "EJECT ERASE CANCEL"
are no help at all in my case. I don't want to erase but to ADD.

Can anyone give me step-by-step INSTRUCTIONS please how to solve this problem?

Many thanks.

GUZEPPIEssentially both with cd and dvd recordable media there exists an option to "finalize" the disk. Some burning software defaults to this CRITERIA. If the disc is finalized no more data can be added to it in another burning session. So to set the disk up for additional burning the disc must NOT be finalized (kept open). It is common to most burning software that an option to NOT finalize does exist. One needs to be careful however as often when not finalized and additional burnings are done (they will be allowed) the resultant disc will not be able to be read. Thus all the data you put on them will not be accessible. Generally this can be overcome by ensuring that after the final burn is completed the instruction to finalize had been applied PRIOR to the burning session. However as a word of caution i would create one disc using the method i have described. Make sure that all of the burned data remains available in case the disc does not produce the desired result. The aspect of the erase option is only applicable to "RW" type discs. Cancel simply applies to the option to cancel your current operation ( in the event that for whatever reason you decide NOT to go ahead with it). Eject is to cause the disc to be ejected by the dvd burner device.
Here is a link (with additional links within it) that has a good explanation of the processes involved in disc burning.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows-vista/Disc-burning-frequently-asked-questions
truenorth I hasten to thank you, TRUENORTH, for yr prompt and detailed reply to my problem about DVD burning using Nero Burnlite 10.

At the moment my eyes are HEAVY with sleep (late evening in Malta) but I will delve into your reply as soon as I can and let you know the outcome.

Meanwhile, am grateful for yr help to an oldage pensioner. Goodnight!

GUZEPPI aka Joseph aka JoeGood morning on the 2nd May 2012

If I understand you correctly, I must NOT FINALIZE my dvd disc before I start the burning session. But what do I do to obtain the option NOT FINALIZE?

Many thanks again as ever.

GUZEPPI aka Joseph aka JoeHave you read my included link? Have you read the instructions (usually called "help") that CAME with and are specific to your burning program. Your help portion of the burning software should contain the ability to insert a search for specific terms such as "finalize". You need to do a bit of reading and research and then come back if you have further questions. Nero Burnlite will have e detailed instructions within the help menu to advise you on how to finalize or not finalize your burning session. It probably defaults to finalize therefore you would have to change that each time you perform a burning operation. If you don't you will never be able to add additional data after the 1st session.truenorthOnce again, my thanks as always. Will try and follow your latest directions and let you know the outcome later.

GUZEPPIAs promised, here's the latest about my problem with NERO Burnlite 10. The tech has looked into the matter and advises installation of the latest version which he will do next week.
The unexpected: believe it or not, my two printers, one an inkjet printer and the other a laser printer, broke down suddenly the day before yesterday and I have had to buy a new model which is a 3-in One. I picked it up this morning. It cost me Euro 60 ---a very reasonable price.
Amazing how problems sometimes have a habit of happening all at the same time!

I renew my thanks for your kindness.

GUZEPPIIt is important to understand that i am NOT opposed to "technicians". They can often be helpful when it comes to solving problems.However often to use their services is to YOUR detriment.One they usually cost money and if they do something that you could have done then your learning and knowledge growth is impeded. The fact that you were trying to use a particular software product (Nero Burnlite) to achieve a specific objective (which the program should certainly be capable of) and you were having some difficulty is not abnormal when doing something initially. However there is no shortcut for gaining experience by doing (other than having someone else do it). I doubt that installing the latest version of Burnrite was necessary. All versions should have contained the ability to finalize or not finalize a burning production. So if you are paying additionally to upgrade the program just to achieve that objective i suspect you may be being taken advantage of. It would appear that Nero Burnlite 10 is a very stripped down version of Nero burning software. It is a free download. It appears to be only capable of burning to disc that can ONLY be played back on a computer. Is that really what you want?truenorth
P.S. Here is a link to an instruction site that gives directions to using Nero burning software. I don't know if it is applicable to Burnlite 10 but it should BECOME readily apparent if it is.
http://bib.kuleuven.be/ebib/data/handleidingen/cdrom.pdfForgive me for not replying earlier. I have had NERO EXPRESS installed instead of Burnlite 10 and it seems to be working well but I still need practising to feel confident enough with the system. I am slow on the uptake, and that's why I did not answer you earlier.

I see your point about techs. but, you see, at my age (74) it is not easy, indeed, ofen impossible, for me to work out a solution on my own.
I struggle hard for hours to try and solve a problem on my own but this more often than not leads to frustration, particularly because I am no longer young and still not quite at ease with computer navigation. Sometimes I get the feeling that I am wrestling with a new language, as in my time we only used inkpots and blotting paper and had never heard of the word "computer"---or "television", if it comes to that.

I repeat my thanks to you. You are very kind and very helpful.

GUZEPPI