Hi, This is my first time trying to burn a dvd..i bought the dvd-r's and downloaded the one i wanted..i can watch it on my screen but i can't seem to burn it...nero says that it's encoding it and then stops at the burn process saying that i need a cd-r..what am i doing wrong???

If you are using the latest Nero ulatra version. You need to select the DVD option -- top center of start smart.

I would also suggest you go to the Nero website and d/l the users manuals from the support section.

You can also search upper right(between f.a.q and home) for -- DVD

Have a good day