Making sure backup DVDs are not infected?

[DarkLED]

Recently I struggled with an infection that caused me to reformat my computer. Before this, I saved important files of mine onto DVD-Rs as backup.

I want to know if it's possible to make sure that these DVDs don't have any problems that could quickly transfer to my computer after I make a clean install of windows and install software to protect my computer.

[Tom.K]

You can try to install Sun xVM VirtualBox (http://www.sun.com/software/products/virtualbox/index.jsp) which is used for testing programs in safe interface.
When you install it, create a virtual machine, install OS in it, install and update anti-virus in it, mount host drive (CD/DVD Drive) and then scan DVD Disc for viruses in mounted host drive.

I know it's complicated, but there should be some tutorials for using it.