Netgoddess Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 How can I make an identical copy of a non-write protected DVD? I don't want any files changed or converted. I just want a clone of my original non-write protected DVD. The support information for Roxio Media Creator 9 tells me to go to MyDVD Express. I can't find MyDVD Express. Instead, in the Roxio Program, I see a host of capabilities (audio, backup, copy, data, etc.) but no program named MyDVD. I have installed both Roxio Media Creator 9 disks. There is no program labeled MyDVD Express. Since I couldn't find that program, I tried using the Roxio Drag to Disk. The help in that program stays it automatically copies DVDs and formats the receiving disk. It did, but when I tried to play the copy on a different computer that didn't have Roxio, it wouldn't play. Does anyone have an easy solution? I need to copy my DVD and give it to three webmasters to put on their websites. The original DVD will output in Windows or QuickTime. The copy I have been able to produce is entirely changed by file type. Lastly, is there a specific type of disk I should record on. I tried DVD-R and it didn't work. I appreciate any help! Thanks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malatekid Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 For non-commercial DVD, try the Disc Copier program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Lastly, is there a specific type of disk I should record on. I tried DVD-R and it didn't work. It depends on your burner. If you had given the burner information we could probably have told you immediately. Some burners can only handle dash (-) media, others handle only plus (+). Most modern ones will handle either type. Right click My Computer, select properties, (then hardware, if in XP), Device Manager. Find the DVD/CDROM icon, click on the + alongside to expand it and you will see an icon and text information for each CD/DVD device installed. This text is the ID String. Please quote it exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn98109 Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Drag2Disc would NOT make an "exact copy" because it would include the formatting for the Packet-Writing program. Only a computer could read it - specificly, a computer with a .udf reader installed. I would suggest you avoid Packet-Writing programs (Drag2Disc, DirectCD, Nero's InCD, Sonic's DLA, etc) - experience shows that they are best used to permantly LOSE the information. They can be used in a situation where the original file is safe - for example, to move files from one computer to another if there are no other options - but these days with Flash drives (aka Thumb / Keychain / Jump / Pen drives) and inexpensive External Hard Drives, there isn't much reason to use it at all. Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ml Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Take malatekid's advice and use Disk Copier. You can make as many copies as you want of a DVD that is not COPY protected. Commercial DVDs normally have copy protection. And to add to what has been said about the -R DVD, you're going to need DVD playing software on that other computer to play the DVD. Also the computer has to be able to read -R DVDs ( most, but not all do.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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