I'm trying to make a backup copy of a DVD, it's Dual Layer. I've used DVD Decrypter to extract the files, then I've used DVD Shrink to compress it to 4.7GB and chose the option to make an ISO file on my HDD and use DVD Decrypter to burn it. Now here is my problem everytime I try to burn it, I always get a failed attempt right at the begining of the writing process -- the reason being I have bad media. I've bought a new pack of DVD+R's and tried using 2 of them, I got the same message. I have a Toshiba SD-R5372, and downloaded their firmware. Can somebody please help me? I've also used Alcohol 120% to burn it. Thank you in advance.
Usually the media is the cause of burn problems as well as playback problems. The rule of thumb is to use either Verbatim or some media that is Made in Japan (MIJ). Most branded media is highly variable and can come from any number of places. BTW, your drive does not bitset DVD+R, so you should be using DVD-R media; you are likely to have problems playing back +R stuff unless you are lucky enough to have a tolerant DVD player.
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-Since half the questions here involve media problems, here ya go: Only use Verbatim or Taiyo-Yuden discs (get your TYs from Rima.com, not Supermediastore or meritline). Forget the rest, no matter what "brand" they sell under. Always burn at 4x speed regardless of the speed rating of this discs or your drive. If you have burn problems with these then you have to update your drive's firmware. For double-layer discs, only use Verbatim DVD+R DL and burn them at 2.4x speed.
