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haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
October 27, 2009
06:37 PM Post #7214767
| A friend made a DVD and I would like a copy of it. Can I put in the DVD and just right click and copy it to another DVD? |
Marylyn_TX
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
October 27, 2009
06:54 PM Post #7214809
| Is it a data DVD, or a movie? If it is a data DVD, then yes, you can just transfer the information. If it's a video, then it's a bit more complicated than that. |
haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
October 28, 2009
08:51 AM Post #7216310
| It is a video that a teacher gave a student to take home and copy if he wished. I think I figured out that I can watch DVD's and I can make DVD's but I dont' have the software to copy a DVD.
I have Roxio but it is for CD's
Another question then if I might pick your brain a bit Marylyn.
If I wanted to purchase a new hardware system that could copy CD's and DVD's what would I be looking for in laymans terms.
Would I be asking the sales clerk for a dual CD/DVD drive component? |
shortleaf
Kansas City, MO
(Zone 5b)
October 28, 2009
11:16 AM Post #7216703
| Many older computer systems only have the cd-burner setup.
I think all or nearly all new computer systems nowadayas come with a dvd player.
But, not all come with a dvd recorder (burner). Its the same drive for all now usually.
Yeah, it is the dual cd/dvd drive. The dvd recorder is nice. Backing up photos or programs on dvds is nice,
dvds hold a ton. Unless one is dealing with a custom computer (where everything is optional) a cd recorder (burner) is standard anymore.
I'd just be sure a new system has the dvd recorder. Even my cheapo laptop came with a dvd recorder and the total on it mail-order was under $600. |
haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
October 28, 2009
12:45 PM Post #7217035
| I have the DVD recorder on mine and can create and burn DVDs but do not have a program to copy a DVD to a DVD? |
Marylyn_TX
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
October 28, 2009
01:11 PM Post #7217098
| A DVD recorder will also record CDs, so just ask for a DVD recorder (they don't call them "dual" anymore.) "Ripping" (getting a DVD onto your computer) and then "burning" it onto another DVD will require special software. There are free programs for CDs, but I don't know of one for DVDs. I will ask my dh and get back to you. |
haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
October 28, 2009
06:02 PM Post #7217975
| I guess what I am looking to do is purchase an External DVD/CD rewrite that comes with a program included which I can connect via USB to a laptop or desktop computer that will then copy a DVD to a DVD? Does that make sense. A friend suggested an LG External Super Multi DVD Rewitter with 20x DVD+/-R Write Speed 8.5 GB double layer? But I cannot find that online.
What I want to do is use a USB to connect an external drive to a desktop/laptop that will copy and burn a DVD and one that includes the program to do that such as NERO?
Any suggestions.
And a budget under $100?
This message was edited Oct 28, 2009 6:06 PM |
Eggs_Zachtly
Washington, MO
(Zone 5b)
October 29, 2009
05:29 AM Post #7219580
| I think I'm totally confused. =)
haighr said:
| Quoted: | | I have the DVD recorder on mine and can create and burn DVDs but do not have a program to copy a DVD to a DVD? |
If you already have a DVD burner, and just need the software, why would you purchase another piece of hardware just for it's software?
Take your pick: http://dvd-copy-software-review.toptenreviews.com/ |
haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
October 29, 2009
07:35 AM Post #7219704
| Oh sorry to confuse you. I'm a blonde 
The hardware/software is for another computer.
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haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
October 29, 2009
07:38 AM Post #7219710
| I wanted to copy a DVD for a friend and was not able to on my home computer - I guess if I want to do that I need to purchase just the software. I can make a DVD with Windows Movie Maker and burn it on my home computer but cannot do the copy DVD to DVD w/o the software.
I guess I did confuse everyone and am sorry.
When I got to work the next day we were discussing DVD and we have the need to copy DVD's at work and don't have the hardward nor software. So we were wondering what to purchase. That is when I suggested an external drive that would USB connect to our desktop and/or laptop and was looking for one that includes the software such as NERO or something.
Hope that clears it up. I started on one subject and jumped to the other on you and I apologize. |
