mattmikasa
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DVD backups
I have a problem that only occurs sometimes and I was hoping to find a little help. I have this thing where my DVD burner will burn a dvd but when it finishes it will only play on my computer, or other computers with a DVD R. I currently use dvd shrink and dvd decrypter to burn my dvd's and I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for me on how to get the DVD's to work 100% of the time on regular dvd players.
Are the dvd's being finalized after the burn?
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DVD decrypter is telling me it completes the burn successfully, so I assume that means it is finalizing the burn, if it isn't can I finalize afterwards to just close the session out? I have nero, can I use it to finalize afterwards?
Additionally, I don't think it is illegal for me to make backup copies of my own dvd's is it? I purchased some anime that I had a hard time getting and I don't want to damage them, so I want to watch them on my regular dvd player but not risk damaging them through regular usage. If even that is illegal, then I don't see why they even sell DVD burners. I did mention that it was for backup copies didn't I?
Additionally, I don't think it is illegal for me to make backup copies of my own dvd's is it? I purchased some anime that I had a hard time getting and I don't want to damage them, so I want to watch them on my regular dvd player but not risk damaging them through regular usage. If even that is illegal, then I don't see why they even sell DVD burners. I did mention that it was for backup copies didn't I?
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I have no idea if they are dual layered. Why allow dvd writers and copiers anyway than? And can I finalize them with nero after I have already burned them? I use dvd decrypter because I use dvd shrink to get them to fit onto a single dvd, and it saves the dvd on my HD as a group of iso's with a mds file and I don't know how to get nero to use that properly.
Not unless you write more to it.
Its illegal there are many reasons for this software, but its illegal to copy or reproduce the DVD without written concent.
Its illegal there are many reasons for this software, but its illegal to copy or reproduce the DVD without written concent.
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Thanks for the info, most points go to cyberdevil since he/she answered the most of my questions, and woodendude pointed out something important. Thanks for the help.
Trail an error, but check the forums for these programs for more help. Its illegal, and they will have copy protection which will be preventing what your experiencing.
Cheers!