Hi,
I have a question about AnyDVD relating to my previous post.
Going by the info of my last post does this must mean AnyDVD helps burn the layer break properly and is not just used to crack the copyright on the discs ? Is that correct ?
If not my problem isn't really solved as I had a couple of DVD+R DL discs that failed when I tried to copy them (without using AnyDVD), so obviously the DVD+R DL disc didn't fail because of copyright protection, it must have been something to do with the layer break as I have never had a problem burning single layer DVD's....
So I'm thinking my recent successful result was because AnyDVD helped burn the "layer break" correctly, would that be true ?, I thought it was only a copyright tool ?
As far as I know AnyDVD would not effect the layer break when burning the ISO to disc. It is there to help with encryption that DVD Decrypter can not handle when ripping the DVD.
On another note whoever told you not to use AnyDVD and DVD Decrypter together gave you wrong information. I have always used the 2 together with no problem. I have also seen allot of other members recommend using AnyDVD with DVD Decrypter. Yes their are some that say DVD Decrypter is outdated but it is still a great App to use with conjunction with AnyDVD when needed.
You might also want to make sure you are getting Verbatim Dual-Layer disc which seem to be the most preferred Dual-Layer disc made. This kind of sounds like a compatibility issue with your burner and media you are using. (Getting a hit and miss successful burn on the media your using now) Plus in addition it could be how you are backing up the DVD on the Dual-Layer disc.
I would not even begin to tell you where to get the media or even be able to suggest an online store to get them from since I live in the USA and not Australia.
The only reason I showed you the DVD Decrypter method is how you where backing up your DVDs with Nero. I have never heard of anyone backing up their dual-layer DVDs in that way. I have manly seen people using DVD Decrypter or IMGBurn to do it. So I thought maybe the reason you where having problems is the way you where backing up the DVDs using Nero.
I have not actually backed up allot of Dual Layer disc myself but i do read and learn on what other methods and steps others use to do this incase I ever want to get into that processes myself. So all I can say is try the DVD Decrypter step again and make sure you are using good quality Dual-Layer disc and burn at half the rated speed. Try to stay away from burning at max speed.
AnyDVD can be used with DVD Decrypter. I have used it quite a bit with the following settings in DVDD for ripping(IFO or ISO) or burning(ISO);
In 'tools' 'setting'
Uncheck 'Check for structural protection' in the 'General', IFO read mode' and 'ISO write mode' tabs.
Select 'None' in the CSS tab
Optional - select 'Interface ElbyCDIO' in the I/O tab. Have also used 'SPTE Microsoft' which I think is the default without problem.
With these settings AnyDVD does all the actual unprotection work and DVDD just rips to your hard drive. The two programs run just fine this way and with AnyDVD updates you will keep up with the latest protection schemes. Of course AnyDVD is not free but buying it probably would have saved you some significant bucks on the wasted DVD -R DL disks.
If you don't want to buy AnyDVD there are free solutions (Ripit4ME =
http://www.ripit4me.org/ ) is one that comes to mind. OOPS just saw that this program was already mentioned in a previous post, anyway it pretty good and worth another mention.
Best Regards
update; I believe that DVDD preserves the original layer break when used to burn in ISO mode. The same should be true for Imgburn ( http://www.imgburn.com/ ) which is based on the burn portion of DVDD.
I'm sorry, I worded things incorrectly, I know that AnyDVD doesn't help "burn" the DVD.
What I should have asked was does AnyDVD help prevent errors with the layer break ? I thought AnyDVD was just used for copyright stuff ?
Like I said, I've been getting these failed burns also trying to copy DVD+R DL discs, so obviously my problem isn't a copyright issue as a DVD+R DL disc would not have copyright on them.
Some info I have received from failed burn logs makes me believe the reason I have wasted 20 DL DVD's has something to do with the layer break not woking out as well as it should (also because I have burned loads of single layer DVD's without a problem).
So as I have successfully burned a DVD by using AnyDVD I'm thinking that AnyDVD somehow helped things work out better relating to the layer break?, or does it only help with copyright ?
Does AnyDVD somewhere in the process of ripping to the hard drive help things work out better relating to the layer break ?
Sorry if that has been answered already, I don't always understand the more technical terms that are sometimes used.
I think you are correct when you state that AnyDVD does not effect the layer break. The ripping/burning program (in this example DVD Decrypter) handles this. In ISO mode DVDD preserves the original layer break. Note the CloneCD (another product from Slysoft the make of AnyDVD) also preserves the original layer break. Note that CloneDVD2 (another Slysoft) product does not preserve the original layer break but computes one on its own so to speak.
But in summary do not think your problem has anything to do with AnyDVD with respect to layer breaks. Too bad you can't get some rewritable DL disks for testing in order to isolate your problem. As other have said set the write speed to a lower value (4X for 8X, 2X for 4X). By using the Vebatim DL media you are using the best IMO.
I agree with kringles AnyDVD as I also stated before has northing or no control over the layer break. It is just helping DVD Decrypter with the encryption. But you said the last burn you had made worked perfect. So keep trying it with DVD Decrypter. Hopefully you do not run into problems again. Just use Verbatim DL disc and half the rated speed. Do not multi-task while burning the disc and shut down any programs that are running in the background. (Anti-spyware/Security Systems/Any Program that helps monitor your system)
