Backing up DVDs and packet writing
 

I have just bought a DVD re-writer and I'm a complete novice to them.

I can manage to backup my important files which is the main thing.

However, there are a couple of things I would like to learn to do.

1. I bought my Mum an ABBA DVD for Xmas a couple of years ago. I borrowed it for a party (don't laugh!) and it got scratched.

Now it will play in my PC's DVD player fine but not my Parent's standalone. It skips at some points.

My guess is that I can use my PC's DVD Writer to back this disc up and then throw the scratched one away.

Is there a good guide that anyone recommends? I have the latest version of Nero but am happy to try the free encoding software that's out there if it's better.

The picture quality is not important as the videos are all poor quality anyway, but obviously the audio is.

2. What do I need to do packet writing with? Nero doesn't seem to do this, or is there something I'm missing?

Thanks very much.

Re: Backing up DVDs and packet writing
 

http://forum.digital-digest.com/forumdisplay.php?f=47

some simple instructuions here

Download dvdshrink
click edit then prefs then File I/O
untick check rpc2 and untick burn with nero (as this attempts to burn at to fast a speed
on main program open your dvd
untick foreign languages and audio tracks you do not want
Back up to your desired folder

burn using nero in dvd video mode

Disclaimer .The above information is for legit dvd back ups and should not be used to copy dvds you do not own.You should be in possesion of the original


2. you need a program called incd http://www.nero.com/eng/nero-up.php Incd update number 3 This is part of nero

Re: Backing up DVDs and packet writing
 

Thank you very much.

Re: Backing up DVDs and packet writing
 

You'll need to use the locations in the sticky at the top of the forum that Zingle linked to as the official DVDShrink site has been closed down.

Re: Backing up DVDs and packet writing
 

I didn't notice that :(

Anyway as it was freeware I'm uploading it to my space now - will post the link shortly.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/t.tarn/...ink32setup.zip

Hope this helps.

Dilli.

Re: Backing up DVDs and packet writing
 

Cheers.