Copied a CD

unwashed potato! · 7 Jun 2006 at 00:00

i copied a CD, well DVD to be correct which had many files on it, but obviously less then 4.7GB as it fit on a DVD. I now go to put that data onto a DVD to backup the stuff but the data isnow 7.4GB so obviously can't be put on a DVD anymore. Problem im having is that i need the data to not be compressed, it has to be as is so that it can be used.

Now i noticed when i was selecting the folder to put onto the DVD in nero 6 (i think) that the folder seemed to be increasing in size but i did not know why. What im wondering is would nero have some reason increased the size, and is there a way in restoring the correct sized folder, e.g. going into safe mode and doing something there??? as i no longer have the original DVD

thanks chaps

vodkacokebloke · 7 Jun 2006 at 00:15

CAnt you do a straight disc to disc copy?, or is that what it wont let you do?

unwashed potato! · 7 Jun 2006 at 00:26

vodkacokebloke said:
CAnt you do a straight disc to disc copy?, or is that what it wont let you do?

like i said upstairs i haven't got the DVD anymore, i had it a little while back b4 i got my Lightscribe DVD's but i had to return it, so i just quickly copied all from the DVD onto my computer in hope that once iget my lightscribe DVD's i can just put the files onto one of them.

ironhorse · 7 Jun 2006 at 06:37

are you sure the original dvd wasn't a dual layer 9gb disc?

you could always buy a few dual layer discs, if its a one off they're not that expensive

tom_e · 7 Jun 2006 at 09:00

No warez talk!

unwashed potato! · 7 Jun 2006 at 10:44

blitz2163 said:
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Its not a movie, can't say what it is. Anyway wont DVD shrink make the files compressed? i guess the DVD must have been dual-layer then

dual-layer means like 2 layers on one side right? not 2 of a DVD can be used? because it defiently wasn't the second one.

Where can i get DVD shrink from and is it free?

Sputnik II · 7 Jun 2006 at 10:48

addy_010 said:
Where can i get DVD shrink from and is it free?

Just google for it. Its a free download.

tom_e · 7 Jun 2006 at 11:34

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you may just have to splash out the £3 or 4 on a dual layer blank disc

unwashed potato! · 7 Jun 2006 at 11:39

blitz2163 said:
you may just have to splash out the £3 or 4 on a dual layer blank disc

okwill do, thanks very much for helping me with all the helpful help

No competitor talk please!

SiriusB · 7 Jun 2006 at 13:38

I would imagine most high street electronics stores will sell blank DVDs of all varieties.

SiriusB

Energize · 7 Jun 2006 at 17:29

addy_010 said:
is ther anywhere where i can just buy one or 2 dual-layer DVDs? e.g. well known pc stores? i dont want to jhave to buy just a few from OCuk and pay £10 postage

Its against the rules to mention competitors.

mctiny · 7 Jun 2006 at 17:45

blitz2163 said:
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Surely that would be both illegal and Forum unfriendly ?

Energize · 7 Jun 2006 at 17:52

mctiny said:
Surely that would be both illegal and Forum unfriendly ?

Yes and you just quoted it.

mctiny · 7 Jun 2006 at 17:56

Energize said:
Yes and you just quoted it.

I`ll take your Quote and raise you a RTM

tom_e · 7 Jun 2006 at 18:33

sorry bout that didnt even think about it when i posted this morning :rolleyes:

unwashed potato! · 7 Jun 2006 at 21:38

yeah sorry, well the gf wants a new TV anyway and i want some cheap blank DVD cases anyway and best prices i have seen is from OCuk anyway so i will probably end up getting the discs from here.

What is the best DVD's then? i mihgt get more then one thinking bout it for LOST and other things. Cant i get dual layer lightscribe DVDS?

Energize · 8 Jun 2006 at 01:52

addy_010 said:
yeah sorry, well the gf wants a new TV anyway and i want some cheap blank DVD cases anyway and best prices i have seen is from OCuk anyway so i will probably end up getting the discs from here.

What is the best DVD's then? i mihgt get more then one thinking bout it for LOST and other things. Cant i get dual layer lightscribe DVDS?

The best dvds without paying over the odds for those jap ones are verbatim I think.