How to check if a blank DVD is damaged?

Question

Today I burned a DVD, but when I insert it into my external DVD drive I am told that it is blank, but if I try to burn something else on it, it simply gets ejected.

The DVD in question is a -R Dual Layer, which my DVD drive has no problems in handling. The DVD drive is a Samsung SE-208AB.

Is there a way to check exactly what kind of problem this is?

Please update with the type of dvd disc (R+ or R-, or Dual layer), and if your external dvd drive can read those type of dvd's (the model of the dvd drive is fine if you don't know how to tell). — MDMoore313, Jan 21 '13 at 00:38
@MDMoore313 I've updated the question with the type of disc and the drive model — user1301428, Jan 21 '13 at 17:05

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Jan 24 '13 at 06:36

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If you are on Windows you could try out IsoBuster. It has features such as sector view, surface scan etc.

answered Jan 24 '13 at 06:36

Andreas

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Do you happen to know a free alternative? – user1301428 Mar 09 '13 at 16:33
No, sorry. But as far as I know you can use IsoBuster without registering. Some features might be disabled though. – Andreas Mar 09 '13 at 21:06

How to check if a blank DVD is damaged?

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