burning copy protected dvds

sony dvd+rw.
I am also finding that out of no where my computer doesn't recognize my burner, so I restart and then there it is. Weird huh?? I went to downloaded dvdinfo and it recommended firmware upgrade. My burner is a Micro Advantage superdrive. I went to the web site and looked at compatable media. The sony is not listed. But the dvdinfo did not recognize the sony as sony. I might return this burner and buy a NAME brand. I think Pete recommends NEC. I was thinking of a Sony as that is what my cd burner that came with my dell was until I removed it to install this POS.
help

 

nailedny,

[bold]" finally get shrink to work and save to my HD, open decrypter and now having all sorts of problems."[/bold]

No.1-if you set up shrink correctly you need never open decrypter to burn. It will do it automatically. If you're not using ISO files decrypter can't burn 'em.
If you set "use decrypter with ISO files" in the target window after hitting backup in shrink and make sure "enable burn with nero" is UNchecked, decrypter should do it's job and you'll never open it.

No.2-I think I told you what media to get and you got Sony, hmmm.......A lot of media is made by different manufacturers on different batches, so you could buy the same brand and get a different one each time with each batch. That's why I recommended Ritek and Verbatim, also get "BRANDED" so there's no chance of being knockoffs.

No.3-I also told you NEC, Plextor, and LiteOn are all good brands of burners that are dual format. Now you're talking about another brand, Sony I believe.

No.4-You're reading but you're not listening, your impatience to succeed is overpowering your need to listen to the advice, even if it takes a little longer to put everything into play correctly. lol

I understand your impatience, believe me, I do. It's very gratifying when it all comes together, but you need to heed the advice, since you are the one asking. It's also gratifying for us when we help you to get it to work ;>)


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jockey747,

First you'll have to give me your PC's specs -

Second, go to device manager and check your IDE for your burner and see if it's set on PIO or DMA mode. It should be set on DMA.

Let me know -

Pete



xklante,

Let me know what media you're using.

Make sure your burning mode is set to ISO Image and in DVD Decrypter, make sure "Verify" is "Un-ticked".

Cheers,

Pete

 

Sorry Big!! I did read that sony was good media somewhere in this forum. I will return them and buy verbatum. I couldn't get verbatm in rw and with all the coasters I am making...
I do have decrypter set up properly but after another coaster last night I decided to backup a movie to my HD and get the right media and burn it later. But...I guess I don't have the right media yet!!! So I guess I will get good media, try my burner, be patient and see how it goes. I will keep you posted. If you think of anything else please give me a SCREAM, maybe I will hear you!!! LOL

 

nailedny,

I didn't mean to come down on you, I want you to succeed as much as you. Keep me up on the situation and we WILL get you through this. Sometimes you have to eliminate possibilities to get to the problem. It may take some time(sorry) but it'll work eventually. :>)

 

that's ok big. Sometimes you need to hit someone over the head. I am now on Meritline's site. You said Ritek G04 Branded. I need +R and they don't seem to have the G04 in +R. My toshiba only plays +. Should I just get branded in 4x or 8x?
Thanks

 

Get the branded ridata 4x DVD +R.

 

my name is serio. i wanna burn dvd, can you help

 

it is serio again, i downloaded dvdxcopy, but i need this lic. and a password., i had the dvdwr for a long time, and i still haven't used it!

 

i think i am in the wrong place.

 

Hi there xklante,

When using DVD Decrypter there are 2 things that will work on it -

1. An ISO image

2. A VIDEO_TS folder with VOBs, IFOs and BUPs -

What type were you trying to use with it ?

If it was a DVD - Try cleaning it first then play it on your PC's PowerDVD (or what have you) then open it up with DVD Decrypter THEN try to rip it, remember to shut your player down as you begin your rip.

Also try to go into Tools, Settings and then either ISO read or Files and "tick" remove PUOs.

Give it a try and get back to me -

Cheers,

Pete

 

Hi nailedny,

I am so very sorry, getting to my Email slowly - today

FIRST - Sony is an excellent disc, no problem there

Second, I kind of like NEC BUT I love Pioneer or Plextor as single layer burners or NEC as Dual-layered. You shouldn't have had trouble with your Sony though - give me the model number and I'll check it out for you -

We need to check our Firmware - I need your model # for that.

We need to check your ASPI layer too -

Here's something on that - there some ASPI links here too:

http://cd-rw.org/articles/archive/aspisetup.cfm

I want you to download this and run it first - it will check your ASPI layer -

http://www.adaptec.com/worldwide/su...oduct/EZ-SCSI_5.0&filekey=aspichk.exe&sess=no

Lastly, I'd like you to PRINT OUT the guide you're using then check DVD Decrypter and DVD Shrink to make sure all the settings are exact -


Hang in there Kiddo, we'll get you going, won't we Big "O" ?

Pete

 

LOL, Pete, Hopefully, LOL

nailedny, I wasn't saying Sony was bad, just that I was trying to make a point that follow directions. Altho Sony discs aren't bad, I think they are overpriced and not as good as Ritek or Verbatim. Same point with the burner.

ASPI would be a good thing to check. Here is another good site explaining ASPI and downloads.
http://www.ncf.carleton.ca/~aa571/aspi.htm

A couple of other things to check along with Pete's excellent suggestions:

1) Is your burners firmware up to date?

2) Is your ide settings set to DMA?

We'll drown ya with suggestions,lol. ;>)


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Actually there Big "O",

Sony's are as good as RiData using the same dye as the G04's. But I agree, they are "Pricey" -

It's not sounding like a DMA / PIO problem as it's not a time thing it's a transfer thing -

I really should have sent her this as it not only explains ASPI but has a few ASPI drivers PLUS the Sony recommended Force ASPI 1.7 (yes I know that 1.8 is the latest but this site offers the best of everything

You're doing well with the young lady, I'll wander elsewhere - iffin ya need me, just shout -

and nailedny, I'm happy you remembered I said Sony was good. I'm the only one who included it in my guide, I'm happy someone read it

Best "O" Luck -
"P"

 

Hey Pete, don't leave. Two heads are always better than one. I tought I saw where she said her times did increase, but no matter. Stick around, hang out, sit down, take ya shoes off, come back now, ya hear? ;>)

 

Scuba Pete,

I tried your instructions for ripping the cd with DVDdecrypter and capturing them with VDV Shrink. I get an error message saying it's unable to find files. I created the folder VIDEO_TS, but DVD Shrink still says it can't find........

Am I doing something incorrectly?

 

SCUBAPETE, I m using a Dell P III - 550 mhz with 192 mb RAM , I have a MSI 12X Dula Layer Burner.
I'm running win xp home and Nero 6 with DVD Decrypter and Shrink DVD.
I am not sure if it is set to DMA or IDE. Can you tell me where can I check that?
And if it's already set to DMA, wat else could the problem be, why is it so slow.
ALso is there a way I can skip the Encoding process and just do the backup part thru DVD Shrink. Actually mt disk space is limited , I have only 7 gb of partition free in my hard ddisk which I use for Backup while burning, so I need to go thru DVD Shrink. Please help.

 

ScubaPete you should be able to see my comp spec... By the way I'm using Fujifilm DVD-R 4.7GB/120Min up to 8X(they are only burning at 2x)What the..@#$&*@
I have an order on the way of Ritek DVD 8X. Hope that this helps I have check other info and set it to what you recomended. I'll try now and get back with you on the out come. Also any suggestions on LOR Two Towers. I can't burn it after 15 min or so it comes with an error "Copy protected" or something like that. Thanks ScubaPete...again.

 

Ok pete I try what you told me on Scarface and now I get this message while DVD Shrink is analysing "Copy Protection Error-The read fail because sector is protected" Any sugestions?

Thanks Again

 

Scubapete, can you help? I am trying to put two dvds onto one disc, single layer. Use dvd shrink. I would like to add a menu so that I can select the film I want to watch. I downloaded Titlewriter, but I just can't get to grips with how it works. Can you supply one on your guides? (previous ones very straight forward to follow, just what I need). If not any suggestions on other software which will enable me to carry out this task? many thanks