How Do I Copy A DVD?

[Maisey]

I just got a VHS converted to DVD at some local shop, problem is, I have no idea how to duplicate the disc they've given me...

Anyone know how best to go around this?

I'm running Windows Vista by the way.

[James Blast]

I'm running Windows Vista by the way.

[Quiff Boy]

if its something they did at a shop its probably a 4.7gb single layer dvd, which means that if you have a dvd-writer and the appropriate software it should be a simple case of getting some blank dvd-r or dvd+r discs from a shop and using your software to do a 'disc to disc' copy

its its a 9gb dual layer disc, like the ones they use for most commercial movies etc, it can get a bit tricker, but i doubt its going to be one of those if it was transferred at a shop.

there are quite a few free dvd-cloning apps out there, you just need to ensure your pc has a dvd-writer (most newer ones do - older ones tend to just have cd-writers)

[DocSommer]

nice avatar quiff boy - looks like my boss^^

I don't know the keyfeatures of vista but I suggest to get NERO for burning your discs. You can choose 1:1 copy and Nero will do the rest for you. Usually NERO is bundled with most computers or DVD writers (maybe on one of the discs you get with a new computer).

[robertzombie]

Download a program called DVD Decrypter.

To copy the DVD to the PC go: Mode > ISO > Read.
Then chose a destination on your PC to save the ISO file (this is an "image" of the DVD). The final size should be less than 4.7GB (in order to fit on a standard DVD-R).

Once that's done (should take about 10mins) on DVD Decrypter go: Mode > ISO > Write.
Select the relevant ISO file, and click the burn button! Make sure the write speed is less than 6x!

Then, assuming it's what I think it is, you can give it to me on Saturday

[Silver_Owl]

CloneCD is the one I use. Zeno can probably vouch for it's quality regarding DVD's better than I. But PM me if you want it.

[psichonaut]

nero forwindows is the best software tough, but you can try Alcohol 120%, but using Nero you can be satiesfied enough

[Nic]

...but you can try Alcohol 120%...

It does the job but you'll have a hell of a hangover in the morning...

[psichonaut]

...but you can try Alcohol 120%...

It does the job but you'll have a hell of a hangover in the morning...

ya baisturt

[Maisey]

I managed to get some software from the bowls of this new laptop to do the job, thanks for the advice guys

[Carcharoth]

CloneDVD should do the trick.