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Backup taking too long...
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flaguy
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19. September 2005 @ 07:41 |
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I am trying to back up a dvd. I am using Shrink and I also downloaded DVD Decrypter. It is taking 2 1/2 hours to encode, and 1 1/2 hrs to burn. I just bought this new computer thinking it would go faster...
Here are the specs on my system:
Emachines AMD Athlon 64 2.19 Ghz 512 MB 160 GB hard drive.
I am directing the encoding to go to an external USB hard drive which is 160 GB. Any ideas why it is taking so long?? Is there something I need to do? This also has a 16x dual layer burner, but I am using 4x DVDs. Thanks so much!!!!
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konfused1
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19. September 2005 @ 08:35 |
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Close all other programs you are using. (Except Decrypter for ripping, and Shrink for encoding.) Do not go online (the "web", to surf). Both proggies are very memory (RAM) intensive operations, they need as much as they can (512 Ram at the minimum) have.
Also, check your "DMA" settings, they could either be "off", or worse, they could be in "PIO" mode. Can't remember the steps as I am not at my PC at the moment, but someone will come along and give you instructions on how to get there and take the appropriate steps to make the correct settings.
Search this site (forums) for "DMA settings", you should get a hit.
Good Luck!
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flaguy
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19. September 2005 @ 09:58 |
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Thanks for the reply...I definitely have all programs closed since I knew it would slow things down...I will have to check the DMA settings ( don't know where to look, but I will search the forums)
If anyone else can help, I would appreciate it!!!
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oOoTyEoOo
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19. September 2005 @ 14:15 |
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When you rip the movie, you can choose things like Detailed Analysis and another check box ...If these 2 boxes are checked, it will take 3 times longer to rip the movie. Yes, the movie is ripped with less errors, however, if you do not use the internet or your computer the entire time the program is running, you will not have a problem ripping it.
Make sure Norton Antivirus or another antivirus software isn't running in the background...
Make sure when you burn, you don't have it set to test and burn, just burn....
Honestly, it sounds like either your burner is messed up, or the DMA Settings are off, as Konfused1 said...
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squizzle
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19. September 2005 @ 14:32 |
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also make sure that you are using the external hard drive on a USB2.0 port. If you are using USB1.1 it is much slooooowwweeeeeeerrrrrrr.
Convert PAL to NTSC or NTSC to PAL------>http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/167922
ScubaPete's guides------>http://www.dvdplusvideo.com/tutorial007.html
Bbmayo's guides------>http://home.comcast.net/~bbmayo/index.html
My ever-growing movie collection------>http://www.intervocative.com/dvdcollection.aspx/squizzle
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flaguy
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19. September 2005 @ 14:36 |
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Thanks, I look into what you said...
I went through a thread that had step by step instructions, and where you say make sure DMA settings are off, it says DMA Available, but I am unsure what that means, it it turned on? Not sure how to change it since it didn't give me any other options in that dialog box...
I'll keep trying!!!
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19. September 2005 @ 14:58 |
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http://home.comcast.net/~bbmayo/checking%20DMA.pdf
In Primary IDE Channel Properties there are two boxes.
One is labeled "Transfer Mode" and has a drop down menu where you can make a selection.
Directly underneath this box is one labeled "Current Transfer Mode"
This box may say 'DMA if Available' or it may say 'PIO Only'
It should say 'DMA if Available',(or some variation of DMA) if it says "PIO" then DMA is off!
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