Dvd Copy Hang Up!

[pcgal]

I've been at this for days! I'm trying to copy a DVD (I have the rights to it) to a blank DVD+R (which is compatible with my PC). I'm running Windows Vista.

 

I've tried it both ways (where it copies the DVD and immediately tries to burn the new DVD AND making an ISO file on my hard drive and then burning the DVD).

 

Here's what happens:

 

The first DVD burns OK but then when I try to burn another one, it hangs up somewhere in the process (this varies...sometimes its 17% done, sometimes its 99% done) and then nothing. It just sits there for hours. The only way I can start over is to restart/shut down my pc and try again and hope for the best.

 

Sometimes after a restart, even the first DVD hangs up.

 

I've thrown away over 10 DVDs already and I really need some help.

 

I had an old version of Roxio on the computer...I tried uninstalling that but accidentally deleted a file needed with Roxio Creator 10...so I ended up reinstalling all of the software over again...and this problem is still happening!

 

Can someone help me??????

 

 

[firenhancer]

Give clean install a try.

[pcgal]

I'm going through the clean install procedure and it won't let me delete the 'directxinstallservice' program. It looks like its been deleted but when I go back through the list, its on there! Is it important to get that off of the computer?

[firenhancer]

I wouldn't really worry too much. Go ahead with rest of the process and see how it goes. In the meantime, what is the make/model of the drive and what kind of blank media are you using?

[pcgal]

I wouldn't really worry too much. Go ahead with rest of the process and see how it goes. In the meantime, what is the make/model of the drive and what kind of blank media are you using?

 

Hard Drive: WDC WD3200AAKS-75VYA0

DVD Drive: TEAC DVD+-RW DVW28SLC

 

Media: Memorex DVD+R Recordable 16X 4.7GB 120 min

Sony DVD+R 120mn 4.7 GB

[pcgal]

Should I delete this folder in the cleanup???

 

c:\program files\common files\sonic shared

[firenhancer]

Yes follow the instructions accurately as far as possible unless you hit a block.

 

BTW it is likely Memorex media could be a part of the problem. I would recommend something like Verbatim or Taiyo Yuden.

[pcgal]

I just bought 50 of the sony DVD's...are they bad too?

 

RE: Instructions - they don't mention the Sonic Shared file...just Sonic....

 

[firenhancer]

I just bought 50 of the sony DVD's...are they bad too?

 

RE: Instructions - they don't mention the Sonic Shared file...just Sonic....

 

For instructions, you are right they seem to be missing - guess clerical error. However, I would wait until you have done clean install and see how your existing Sony media does

[pcgal]

I did the clean up and am now trying to install the software. Unfortunately I can't find my original disk (I have my activation code, the original box and manual but the disk is no where to be found!) I downloaded both the "install" and "content" and when double click on either one, the computer hangs up.

 

Now what?

 

Never mind...the content is unzipping now.

[firenhancer]

1. Check the file sizes of the files to ensure the download is complete

2. Try using something like 7zip or Winzip to extract the files into a folder instead of using its self-extractor and then try installing.

[pcgal]

When I install the software, after doing the initial install, is it necessary to install the "content" file as well?

[firenhancer]

It is optional. But most of the DVD themes, transitions, effects are on the Content file which can always be installed at a later stage.