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6hitman9
10-05-2004, 01:09 PM
I finally parted with a few $$$ and upgraded my home PC system. The new system has a DVD burner and I'm looking to you guys for some advice.

What would you guys recommend I use to burn DVDs. I'm referring to making backup copies of a few of the movies I own. Before anyone starts on me about pirating, this is because my kids tend to scratch up the children's DVDs I've bought. I just want to try to avoid buying a third (and in some cases fourth) copy of their favorite DVDs.

Any advice on good software would be appreciated...
Xevious
10-05-2004, 01:23 PM
I've tried Roxio and Ahead Nero and I prefered Nero because its a lot more friendlier. This was a few years ago; My CD-Rom burning software is a little bit old though. i dont know if Roxio made improvements for the better.
doubledown
10-05-2004, 01:35 PM
I use NERO, it seems to work fine for me....burns DVD's and CD's just fine.
friedram
10-05-2004, 01:46 PM
http://www.dvddecrypter.com/

I like Nero as well.

DVD media is so expensive, but I understand about scratches on media. How many times have you loaned a game or DVD to a "friend" only to get it back with Rootbeer, dog hair or scratches on it. Sucks- I'm about ready to stop loaning my stuff out.
cyberlian
10-05-2004, 02:16 PM
you need the old software to copy "real" dvd's, none of the current software on the market allows you to do this as it is now against federal law to produce the legit dvd-copy software...
jdevlin7756
10-05-2004, 02:26 PM
DVD Shrink 3.2

http://www.dvdshrink.org/where.html

It's free, it's fast, and it will copy almost anything including the newest releases.
doraemonkerpal
10-05-2004, 02:34 PM
DVD Shrink 3.2

http://www.dvdshrink.org/where.html

It's free, it's fast, and it will copy almost anything including the newest releases.

i agree with jdevlin7756. i use dvdshrink and nero :P
cyberlian
10-05-2004, 02:38 PM
DVD Shrink 3.2

http://www.dvdshrink.org/where.html

It's free, it's fast, and it will copy almost anything including the newest releases.
Thanks, I've been looking for something like this...
Snake2715
10-05-2004, 03:05 PM
neat!!
6hitman9
10-05-2004, 05:04 PM
DVD Shrink 3.2

http://www.dvdshrink.org/where.html

It's free, it's fast, and it will copy almost anything including the newest releases.


Thanks for everyone's feedback!
sblymnlcrymnl
10-05-2004, 05:38 PM
DVD Shrink 3.2

http://www.dvdshrink.org/where.html

It's free, it's fast, and it will copy almost anything including the newest releases.

i agree with jdevlin7756. i use dvdshrink and nero :P

Me too.
ryosnk
10-05-2004, 05:45 PM
Is their any free software to burn dvd's?
levi333
10-05-2004, 08:32 PM
I use DVD Shrink 3.1. Never had a failed burn. Burns everything and quite fast too.
cyberlian
10-05-2004, 08:38 PM
Quick question about DVD Shrink 3.1., is it a stand alone burner or do you need nero or something like that before you can use it. (I have a dvd-burner but no software)
sblymnlcrymnl
10-05-2004, 08:43 PM
Quick question about DVD Shrink 3.1., is it a stand alone burner or do you need nero or something like that before you can use it. (I have a dvd-burner but no software)

You need to use nero with it, as far as I know.
greyzieoriental
10-05-2004, 09:06 PM
what dvd brands do u guys use?
Mr. Anderson
10-05-2004, 09:19 PM
Weird, just today our Sensei told us about DVD Shrink, which he uses to copy stuff from Netflix.
Gameboy415
10-05-2004, 09:26 PM
DVD Shrink is great for copying DVDs or grabbing clips from them.

I use Nero to make my own stuff tho (like movies I've made or downloaded import stuff etc).
sblymnlcrymnl
10-05-2004, 09:32 PM
what dvd brands do u guys use?

I have some Memorex discs and some Riteks right now. Both have served me well.
bignick
10-05-2004, 09:35 PM
Is their any free software to burn dvd's?

depends on what you mean be "free"
rajchakrabarti
10-05-2004, 09:38 PM
DVD X copy also makes perfect copies of DVD's but i'm not sure if you can get the program anymore.
Quackzilla
10-06-2004, 09:02 AM
If you just got it for "backups", why didn't you just get a cheap disk doctor?

The scratches are superficial, and if you polish the surface it is as good as new.
ryosnk
10-06-2004, 09:44 AM
Is their any free software to burn dvd's?

depends on what you mean be "free"


Free as being able to download the program (legitly) off the net.

This copy x or Intervideo were can I get it?


500 p
cruzincontrol
10-06-2004, 09:55 AM
good info here as I was wondering about this for the longest time. I will have to look this stuff up later....
eshbums
10-06-2004, 10:01 AM
www.dvdrhelp.com is a great resource for tutorials, as well as a list of stand-alone DVD players and what media they'll accept.

Personally, I use DVD decrypter, then DVD shrink and nero to burn (my daughter can be a little rough on movies too).

If you're going to make labels and cases, try www.cdcovers.cc as well. Super resource for box/label artwork.