I'm OLD not dead. Bitsetting means setting the bits in a chip in the drive so that it will change the format on the disc that it writes to be either +R or -ROM, etc..
Oh ok - gotcha! Understood. So I guess my next question would be how do I change the booktype if I wanna use CloneDVD as my choice to burn?
@newtechie If you set the "bitsettings or book type" to DVD-ROM via Nero Burning Rom, then it "only works" when you use Nero Express, Nero Burning Rom, Nero Recode 2 or Nero Vision to burn. However, Nero will store it permanently in your drive and every burns will become DVD-ROM when using DVD+R, DVD+RW or DVD+R DL media. If you set the "book type" via DVD Decrypter, then it only works with DVD Decrypter, but you'll need to change it everytime you're burning. In query to CloneDVD, sorry I don't use CloneDVD, but I believe there's an alternative way as well. Hopefully someone that used CloneDVD will resolve your question in due time.
i would check the liteon web site. u will need the utillity.like the one 2oldgeek told us about for maddog. im pretty sure benq and plextor have them. at least for the newer models. im not sure about liteon. i never knew about the one for md until 2oldgeek.
Yes, Lite-On does have their own "Book Type Utility". It only works for Lite-On burners. Here are the links & instructions: http://www.liteonit.com/ODD/English/e_downloads/e_utility.asp (Lite-On Book Type Utility) http://www.k-probe.com/kprobe-bitsetting-booktype.php (Book Type instructions via Lite-On Utility, credit goes to www.k-probe.com)
@ 2oldgeek....ur making me look bad. just joking.keep up the good work, i havent learned this much since back when mayo was posting.
Looks like a nice little utility but kinda sucks to have to leave it open to work. Oh well..I'll try this one too...LOL
Hey Guys, Think about this, I am Old and have been programming computers for over 40 years, during that much time one has to learn something, if only by exposure.. That is why I use the quote from Will Rogers in my Signature. I have peed on a lot of electric fences in my time and have been burned. Like using Memorex discs and putting stick on labels on them when I first started burning DVD’s. Live and LEARN…. Just remember Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.
Ok guys - a little info update. The tool that 2old told us about doesn't work with no other drive. I tried to run and it gave me an error message saying "target drive is not found". Looks like I would be able to do it in Decrypter and Nero without no problem; however I usually use CloneDVD so I checked inside DVDInfo and you can change the booktype there also and it does work.
@2oldGeek Yes, that's what I said above -- I guess I didn't make it clear enough. I meant Nero has a drive (Nero CD-DVD Speed drive/driver) that can set or change the bitsetting/book type, and once you set/changed the "book type" via Nero Burning Rom or Nero Express, it will store inside Nero Toolkit's CD-DVD Speed drive permanently, unless you change it back. Notice: I said; "it "only works" when you use Nero Express, Nero Burning Rom, Nero Recode 2 or Nero Vision to burn." Yes.... the drive is from Nero CD-DVD Speed. When I said "drive" that's what I meant. **Notice: I never said DVD burner's drive.
@2oldGeek Cheers buddy... it's all good. I just want to make myself clear only. You may be old, but you have more knowledge than some of the members in here, hehehe... LOL.
