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Is there a simple way to check if re-writable media has been finalized? So far the only recommendations I can find suggest that I attempt to start another write session using the disc and if it fails assume it is finalized.
Joel B
Posted 2014-10-17T11:03:15.627
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Check the drive properties in File Explorer. If the Free Space shows as 0, then the disc is finalized. If the Free Space > 0, then the disc is not finalized.
wisbucky
Posted 2014-10-17T11:03:15.627
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People at our company have brought up an edge case where this may not work: where it rounds down to 0 Bytes available. Do you know a way that doesn't have this issue? (I'm trying to find the pedantic solution to tell them "this is what your policy should be") – iAdjunct – 2016-05-12T01:12:50.253
A disc-burning application, such as the free (and portable) InfraRecorder, will tell you the disc status, if Windows doesn't tell you. You don't need to attempt to burn anything. – AFH – 2014-10-17T11:40:44.200
@AFH - I'd like to do this through the OS if possible without having to install 3rd party SW. – Joel B – 2014-10-17T11:45:57.293
I presumed you had already tried DVD->Properties from explorer. The reason third-party applications exist is because there are lots of things that Windows doesn't do. If you use the portable version, you won't have to install anything. – AFH – 2014-10-17T11:53:31.277