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Help making dvds
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Alex566
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18. April 2007 @ 05:28 |
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I have these files that i want to put on a dvd, i have converted them to dvd format already but when i try to burn it, it says i dont have any disks in my computer, when i have a dvd empty disk in there. i think my comp has a dvd burner but im not sure, i can make dvds on a diffrent comp but not mine
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18. April 2007 @ 07:32 |
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Your dvd drive may just need a firmware update to recognise the new dics you're using.
What make/model is your drive?
What brand are the discs you're using?
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Suba
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18. April 2007 @ 07:39 |
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Yes you can.
You will have to somehow transfer files to that computer.
If you have DVD format, you should have folder with AUDIO_TS and VIDEO_TS in it. Video_Ts will have all video files in it Audio will be empty.
You will have to get those folders to other computer and than you can burn there.
If you use image file it will be only one file but size will be same as Video folder.
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18. April 2007 @ 07:42 |
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Originally posted by Suba:
Yes you can.
You will have to somehow transfer files to that computer.
If you have DVD format, you should have folder with AUDIO_TS and VIDEO_TS in it. Video_Ts will have all video files in it Audio will be empty.
You will have to get those folders to other computer and than you can burn there.
If you use image file it will be only one file but size will be same as Video folder.
We haven't even established if he has or hasn't got a dvd burner. Hold your horses already!
Also, it's not very practical transferring files accross from pc to pc every time he wishes to burn a dvd (the other PC may not even be his own). Further to this, you didn't even mention how he could do it, so what exactly was the point in your post?
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Suba
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18. April 2007 @ 11:31 |
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I think this time in a century people know how to copy files.
I said somehow, because file will be about 4.5GB if it is full one side DVD.
The question also was, can it be done on other computer.
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18. April 2007 @ 11:39 |
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Originally posted by Suba:
I think this time in a century people know how to copy files.
I said somehow, because file will be about 4.5GB if it is full one side DVD.
The question also was, can it be done on other computer.
I'd like to point out that you are digging yourself a deeper hole post by post.
Firstly, no, you'd be surprised.
What good is somehow? Flash drives can hold upto sumin like 10GBs these days, so.. And btw, it's more like 4.38GB.
No, the question wasn't "can it be done on another computer". read his post..
Originally posted by Original Poster:
I have these files that i want to put on a dvd, i have converted them to dvd format already but when i try to burn it, it says i dont have any disks in my computer, when i have a dvd empty disk in there. i think my comp has a dvd burner but im not sure, i can make dvds on a diffrent comp but not mine
He says he "can make dvds on a different comp". He doesnt ask "if he can make dvds on a different comp".
However, your point stands that if he doesn't have a burner in this PC, he can transfer them and burn, but you're still jumping the gun.
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Alex566
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18. April 2007 @ 14:33 |
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Okay, I have my movies with the video and audio folders or whatever, my disk brand is memorex DVD+R and they hold 4.7gb. the other computer is at my dads house which i don't go very often and i dont really want to go to my dads everytime i want to make a movie, my comp is a dell, windows xp 2005 so i was thinking it would have a dvd burner
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maxwell_x
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18. April 2007 @ 14:39 |
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seems to be a few solutions.
1 start doing the dvd work on the comp that can burn or
2 switch the working burner to the comp in question or
3 do what suba suggests: "somehow" transfer the data.
in my case, "somehow" is through a network cable. (the burner on my main comp died after a long, productive life.) it's a pain in the a** but easier than switching the burners. it takes a little over an hour. i spend days or even weeks putting together a dvd - editing avi's, creating vobs, importing them into dl2, making menus, creating chapters.... so, what's an axtra hour or so.
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Alex566
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18. April 2007 @ 14:42 |
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Ok but i dont want to make them at my other house it would be too painful
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maxwell_x
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18. April 2007 @ 14:43 |
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sorry - wrote the above before alex466's last post - didn't know other comp was clear across town - that would be one hell of a long network cable.
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Alex566
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18. April 2007 @ 14:49 |
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oops i forgot to mention that in the first post but i dont think anything is wrong with the files but it might be there software im using, ive tryed imgburn, AnyDVD, CopyToDVD and DVD Shrink i would try DVD Decrypter but its not available anymore..so any other ideas?
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Alex566
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18. April 2007 @ 14:53 |
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Like when i try to use CopyToDVD it says please insert a media, and with AnyDVD it just says no disk
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maxwell_x
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18. April 2007 @ 15:06 |
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too bad you can't edit - second time i posted and went back to find out you already posted back. sorry for the alex466, meant alex 566. you said you weren't sure you even had a burner. first you need to ascertain that. if you're running xp, it should say under the drive letter (maybe '98 too ; it's been awhile.) if you have one, ripper's idea is a good one - flash the firmware. if you do, be carefull. make sure it's the right firmware, don't screw with comp during upgrade etc. also, a lot of firmware wants the burner to be secondary master and alone on cable.
try different media. i'm a firm believer in -r as opposed to +r. also, i recently bought some memorexes at kmart cuz they were on sale. brought them home and found out they were cmc's - about the worse there is. brought them back. i used to use fujis - they made them and no bad burns. started getting bad burns and found out they had switched to prodisc. kept getting them anyway and started getting a lot of bad burns. turned out, they were now being made by ritek (maybe the only manufacturer worse that cmc.) am now using sonys (DVD-R in gold package) ; they make their own (sony08d1)and i haven't had any bad burns. you might try those.
as a last resort, buy a new burner (or if what you have isn't a burner, replace it with a burner).
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Suba
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18. April 2007 @ 15:12 |
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Ok it is a Dell, but is it desktop or laptop.
If it is desktop you should be able to read DVD brand name.
In case of laptop it sometime does not say much on outside, but there should be some kind of marking on it to indicate what it is.
If it is laptop and you can ply DVD, it it may not be burner drive.
To check what it is.
If you have Nero installed click on Get System Information.
If you run WinXP go to Program-Accessories-System tool-System Information, it will open screen with info on OS, on left side of window click to expand Components than click-CDROM, it will give you model of your drive an under PNP Device ID it will tell you what you have.
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maxwell_x
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18. April 2007 @ 15:20 |
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i must have a few dozen apps i use but only two in your list - DVD Shrink and DVD Decrypter. DVD Decrypter gives you info on your drive but DVD Shrink doesn't. do you have Nero? if so, in nero's tool kit is, "nero infotool" ; it will tell you what you have and whether it's a burner or not. also, i don't know if it's frowned upon here but if you send me your email, i'll send you DVD Decrypter. i'll also send nero's info tool (i'm pretty sure it will run as a standalone.) if you want to do that, my email's [removed]
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 19. April 2007 @ 10:32
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Alex566
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18. April 2007 @ 15:38 |
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Okay my email is [removed] i just got Nero and thought it was going to work but then again it said no disk in drive..
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 19. April 2007 @ 10:32
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maxwell_x
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18. April 2007 @ 16:07 |
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okay, just sent it. after you install it, launch it and go to tools=>drive=>capabilities. it will tell you everything your burner can and can't read/write. (if all the "writes" say no then you don't have a burner.) if you do have a burner, it may not be able to burn dvd+r's. i'd still get -r's either way. the first discs i ever bought were phillpips DVD+R. brought a movie i burnt to a friend's house and it wouldn't play. it played on another friend's and on my comp. dvd-r's are more likely to play on more dvd players/roms/burners that DVD+R. unless it's changed, the dvdforum doesn't even recognise the +r format.
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Alex566
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18. April 2007 @ 16:22 |
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I didnt get it..
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maxwell_x
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18. April 2007 @ 17:59 |
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okay, sent it again ; if you don't get it, check to make sure the email in the post is right. i know i got it right cuz i copied-and-pasted.
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19. April 2007 @ 10:47 |
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i don't know if it's frowned upon here
Had you read the forum rules you agreed to you'd know posting email addies isn't allowed.
Also, the point of a forum is to post information and troubleshooting help for everyone to see so coming here and wanting to help folks through email is entirely counterproductive.
The initial problem Alex was having is that his drive wasn't recognizing the media and amazingly enough this thread has made it almost twenty posts without any of us knowing the make and model drive involved! Until we know the make and model it's thoroughly pointless to go any further yet I've already seen suggestions for wasting money on new media and even possibly buying a new drive!
Ripper's first three questions are the exact ones that need to be asnswered first before it makes any sense to move forward in the troubleshooting process. Suba and Maxwell, we really appreciate everyone's willingness to help but you fellas needn't have jumped in till the basics were answered. Problems need to be solved in a logical and orderly manner otherwise we may have Alex out buying a stack of +R's he can't use because he has a CD/RW in his PC.
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19. April 2007 @ 12:04 |
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Firstly, thank you Neph for sorting this mess out.
Originally posted by Ripper:
Your dvd drive may just need a firmware update to recognise the new dics you're using.
What make/model is your drive?
What brand are the discs you're using?
Now, read the above Alex. If you would like to answer my questions so we can get somewhere with solving your problem, then I'm more than willing to help (provided suba and Maxwell_x keep a lid on it for a few posts; no offense).
It's up to you, though.
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Alex566
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19. April 2007 @ 15:58 |
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Your dvd drive may just need a firmware update to recognise the new dics you're using.
What make/model is your drive?
What brand are the discs you're using?
I already tried to answer them but my computer is a dell dimension E310 Windows XP 2005 media edition and the brand of disks is memorex DVD+R, and i don't know where to get a firmware update so if anyone could tell me it would help alot, thanks in advance
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Alex566
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19. April 2007 @ 16:03 |
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Oops i forgot to mention it's a desktop pc not a laptop, sorry for double post i dont know how to edit.
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Auslander
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19. April 2007 @ 16:18 |
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rightclick on your drive in My Computer and get the brand/model there.
don't use memorex, they're crap. go to Walmart and buy something stamped in japan.
+r, -r, it doesn't matter. -r works in older players when +r won't, but +r is easily booktyped and then will read in *any* player.
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Alex566
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19. April 2007 @ 16:29 |
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K I right clicked it and went to properties and got this
Name------------------------Type
WDC WD800JD-75MSA1--------Disk drives
Floppy disk drive---------------Floppy disk...
TSSTcorp CD-ROM TS-H192C---DVD/CD-R...
TSSTcorp CDRW/DVD TSH492B--DVD/CD-R...
hopefully that helps
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