anyone use dvdx copy?

gn86r · 07-05-2004, 07:02 PM

well i guess i should ask if anyone has used it sucessfully. i havent been able to get my copies to work well, or even burn at all. also any recommendations for what media to use? dvd-r, dvd+r, dvd-rw?

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Ducky · 07-06-2004, 08:44 AM

Well... it depends...

I use it =)

I would recommend -R's... IMHO
BUT depending on your burner... you cant just go I want +R's now i want -R's unless you have a +-R burner... you will have to check what your DVD writer does and stick with it...

In anycase... -R's tend to play well with most settop boxes...

Cebby · 07-06-2004, 09:23 AM

I'm using it for +R's. Works great for backing up my kids movies. They have a habit of destroying the DVD's since we want them to all learn how to use discs and the player. They've gotten better, but I still backup everything - it took me buying 5 titles twice to realize this is the way to go. I've had zero problems running the +R's on a number of different DVD players.

Ducky · 07-06-2004, 09:26 AM

I have an older set top box, so it doesnt like +R's but my Xbox does.. but same reason.. kids and original DVD's dont mix....

I have a dual format burner though... im not worried...

gn86r · 07-06-2004, 10:55 AM

i been hearing that the -r work in almost everything. what software do you guys use to backup dvd's? basically i just want to backup stuff in my collection so i can have copies of what i have at home and in the car. i havent had much luck with dvdx copy.

Ducky · 07-06-2004, 10:57 AM

Movies? I use DvdXcopy...

Data I use Nero

Quote:

Originally Posted by gn86r

i been hearing that the -r work in almost everything. what software do you guys use to backup dvd's? basically i just want to backup stuff in my collection so i can have copies of what i have at home and in the car. i havent had much luck with dvdx copy.

Cebby · 07-06-2004, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ducky

Movies? I use DvdXcopy...

Data I use Nero

Ditto - except for some reason, my Nero thinks my DVD's are CD's and doesn't see the whole amount. I recently picked up Retrospect backup software to backup my HDD to DVD.

WT · 07-06-2004, 02:05 PM

Yeah when I started and I tried DVD Xcopy but also had not to much luck and found a much easier program and its free. Its called DVDShrink its a great program and works quick. I store most of my DVD collection on large HD to playback anywhere on my network PC's no more gettign up to swap DVD's

You can also choose to rip just teh movies without all teh orginals and it shrinks it down to the 4.7gig size for you, give it a try and its free what else can you ask for
http://www.dvdshrink.org/what.html
Oh forgot to add I usually burn -R when buring backup DVD's most DVD players can read them but some of the newer ones now can read them all.

***Corey*** · 07-06-2004, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WT

Yeah when I started and I tried DVD Xcopy but also had not to much luck and found a much easier program and its free. Its called DVDShrink its a great program and works quick. http://www.dvdshrink.org/what.html

This is the way to go, as I make backups of all of my movies.
You don't even have to fire up Nero anymore with the newest DVD Shrink, as it will reconize you have Nero, and will offer to burn the files to disc right from its interface.

My Sony DRU-510 is only a 4 speed (bought it last Sept.), but it's both + & -, so I can use both types of discs with it.
Both type play back perfectly on the TV sets Pansasonic DVD player, and my PC.

4xJedi · 07-06-2004, 02:32 PM

I tried it when I first started messin' around with back-ups. Did'nt like it. I now use DVD shrink and Nero 6. Works like a charm.
mike

07-06-2004, 08:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ducky Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Marysville Posts: 670	Well... it depends... I use it =) I would recommend -R's... IMHO BUT depending on your burner... you cant just go I want +R's now i want -R's unless you have a +-R burner... you will have to check what your DVD writer does and stick with it... In anycase... -R's tend to play well with most settop boxes... __________________ - Ducky "Stupid a$$ VSC!!!" www.djducky.com '01 4Runner SR5 Sport. Amsoil 2Stage filter, Deckplate, Rear Diffbreather, SAW's in front, OME's in rear, Revtek Diff Drop, BFG Mud Terrain, 4' K40, Cobra 18WX, DRL Mod, ARB Tacoma Bull Bar, 6x Lightforce 170's, Demello Sliders, Sylvania Silverstars, Custom Roof Rack, Viair 450c, ARB Air Locker in Rear, Warn 9.5XP, Optima Yellow, Custom Framerail End's, ORS Manual Hub Conversion, Icom 2720H

07-06-2004, 09:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,246	I'm using it for +R's. Works great for backing up my kids movies. They have a habit of destroying the DVD's since we want them to all learn how to use discs and the player. They've gotten better, but I still backup everything - it took me buying 5 titles twice to realize this is the way to go. I've had zero problems running the +R's on a number of different DVD players. __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

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Ducky Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Marysville Posts: 670	I have an older set top box, so it doesnt like +R's but my Xbox does.. but same reason.. kids and original DVD's dont mix.... I have a dual format burner though... im not worried... __________________ - Ducky "Stupid a$$ VSC!!!" www.djducky.com '01 4Runner SR5 Sport. Amsoil 2Stage filter, Deckplate, Rear Diffbreather, SAW's in front, OME's in rear, Revtek Diff Drop, BFG Mud Terrain, 4' K40, Cobra 18WX, DRL Mod, ARB Tacoma Bull Bar, 6x Lightforce 170's, Demello Sliders, Sylvania Silverstars, Custom Roof Rack, Viair 450c, ARB Air Locker in Rear, Warn 9.5XP, Optima Yellow, Custom Framerail End's, ORS Manual Hub Conversion, Icom 2720H

07-06-2004, 02:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
WT Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Virgina Posts: 721	Yeah when I started and I tried DVD Xcopy but also had not to much luck and found a much easier program and its free. Its called DVDShrink its a great program and works quick. I store most of my DVD collection on large HD to playback anywhere on my network PC's no more gettign up to swap DVD's You can also choose to rip just teh movies without all teh orginals and it shrinks it down to the 4.7gig size for you, give it a try and its free what else can you ask for http://www.dvdshrink.org/what.html Oh forgot to add I usually burn -R when buring backup DVD's most DVD players can read them but some of the newer ones now can read them all. __________________ 96 4Runner SR5 SC \| 3" Revtek Front/OME 891 Rear,Diff/Panhard Drop\|AirLift bags\|285/75/R16 Nitto Terra Grappler\|Eaqle 121 w/TRD Logo\|Bilsteins\|Cross-Drilled PS w/PF Pads\|Silver Reverse Gauges\|Custom Grill\|Catch-All Floor Mats\|Sylvania SilverStar\|Weather Tech Visors\|Clear Corner/Fronts\|Alpine MP3/WMA/CD\|99+Headlight/Console Mod\|K&N FIPK W/Drycharger\|Optima Redtop\|Trans-Cooler\|Remote Start\|PICS\|PICS2\| Last edited by WT; 07-06-2004 at 05:22 PM.

07-06-2004, 02:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
4xJedi Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Charles Town, WV Posts: 227	I tried it when I first started messin' around with back-ups. Did'nt like it. I now use DVD shrink and Nero 6. Works like a charm. mike __________________ '86 Runner, 4"SAS, 5.29's, 30 spline Longs, locked frt/rr, dual cases w/4.7's, Twinstick, LCE header, K&N, Engnbldr cam, Can-Back, Armor by me.

07-06-2004, 10:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
gn86r Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: jacksonville, fl Posts: 232	i been hearing that the -r work in almost everything. what software do you guys use to backup dvd's? basically i just want to backup stuff in my collection so i can have copies of what i have at home and in the car. i havent had much luck with dvdx copy.

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