Question DVD disc showing 0 bytes in "My Computer" even though there are files stored

[Asterics]

My dvd disc is showing 0 bytes even though there are files stored. Recently, I bought two dvd's disc and burn a couple of movie into it. And the files is working and no corrupted files. But when I check on "My Computer" the dvd showing 0 bytes used when it isn't. I'm using windows 8 and haven't do anything to the dvd drive or anything like that. And I'm using Imgburn as the software. Any solution will be appreciated

 

[RealBeast]

Once optical disk content is burned and the disk is closed, it shows 0 bytes free space because all space is used -- no more place to burn files. That's normal.

 

[Asterics]

Once optical disk content is burned and the disk is closed, it shows 0 bytes free space because all space is used -- no more place to burn files. That's normal.

No, files is 3.9 gb and the disc capacity is 4.38 gb which mean there is 480 mb left. Also it's the used space is 0 bytes and the free space is remain the same as capacity

My point is, how to fix this dvd size display in "My Computer" as it showing inappropriate size

 

[RealBeast]

No, files is 3.9 gb and the disc capacity is 4.38 gb which mean there is 480 mb left. Also it's the used space is 0 bytes and the free space is remain the same as capacity

My point is, how to fix this dvd size display in "My Computer" as it showing inappropriate size

No, not if the disk was closed (finalized) after the burn, which ImgBurn does automatically, unless you specifically select not to finalize the disk.

So your computer is showing you exactly what you left after you burned and finalized the disk -- 0 bytes.

 

[Asterics]

No, not if the disk was closed (finalized) after the burn, which ImgBurn does automatically, unless you specifically select not to finalize the disk.

So your computer is showing you exactly what you left after you burned and finalized the disk -- 0 bytes.

So, that mean I can't edit or add another files into it? But what is the advantage of finalizing a dvd? I mean that's ridiculous, I have RW disc so I can edit or add files in the future and it is safe to not finalize a dvd?

 

[USAFRet]

DVD's should not really be used as a pseudo hard drive.
Even RW.

 

[RealBeast]

Agreed, while you can leave it unfinalized and use it on that computer, I don't recommend it. They are cheap enough that you can use another for other files.

 

[Asterics]

Wait, I think you misunderstood the situation here the USED space is 0 byte while the FREE space is the same. So, is there something related to closed disc? Or should I just ignore this if the files are fine

Spoiler: Here's a pic

 

[popatim]

Which OS is this?

 

[Asterics]

Windows 8 64 Bit

 

[ElectrO_90]

Upload a photo, the information you have given is conflicting.
You said it was 3.9GB then you said it was 0.
Photos is what is needed.

 

[Asterics]

Upload a photo, the information you have given is conflicting.
You said it was 3.9GB then you said it was 0.
Photos is what is needed.

Spoiler: Here's a pic

I've posted a pic

 

[ElectrO_90]

Take a photo of the actual Disk as well please. (just the side with the information about make/model of disc

 

[Asterics]

Take a photo of the actual Disk as well please. (just the side with the information about make/model of disc

If you mean the actual physical form of the disc, it's GT-PRO Fighting Fish DVD-RW it doesn't come with any detailed information I think

Spoiler: Disc

 

[ElectrO_90]

Yeah, sorry. I haven't burnt a DVD in many years, not sure why its doing what its doing.