burning dvd's ????????

Question

I got a new comp and they said it has a dvd burner on it, but how do I burn dvd's ?

Answer 1

Get burning software. (from download.com or jack a copy of "nero" using limewire or bittorrent)

If you have one drive:
Load stuff you want to burn onto compter. (called "ripping", there is software for this, like Nero.)

Put in empty DVD-R or DVD+R ("-R's" allow you to burn once and are cheaper. "+R's" allow you to burn stuff on and erase and reburn and so on).

Use the software to burn the DVD.

If you have 2 drives and want to make a copy of an existing DVD:
Put an empty DVD into the BURN DRIVE!
Put the DVD you want to burn into the regular drive.
Use software to burn it.

Happy holidays! :)

Answer 2

DVD copy utilities
Here are the tools I use to copy DVDS for my own personal back ups. I know some folks do not trust some sites due to all the junk spyware out there and virus stuff. But look at my answer history, you will see that I can be trusted. D/load the free protection I recomend. I trust the programs I mention below and use them. I also believe in try before you buy.

http://www.dvdshrink.org/what.html......... - DVD Shrink Freeware will copy most DVDs but there are some it will not copy.

http://www.slysoft.com/?aid=50549.......... - AnyDVD and CloneDVD
These 2 programs are great, 21 day free trial, and I have them both. AnyDVD and CloneDVD they will take off encryption and protection.
Just bought An American Haunting and DVD Shrink would not copy it, but these 2 programs no problem. Have not had any movie yet they could not copy.

FEATURES:
Works automatically in the background
Removes encryption (CSS) and region code (RPC) from DVDs
Removes analogue copy protection (Macrovision)
Removes features such as forced subtitles and warnings
Decrypts without the need to save the data onto your hard-disk
Decrypts 'on the fly'
Prevents automatic launching of 'PC-friendly' software on video DVDs
Allows adjustment of your monitor refresh rate for both NTSC and PAL monitors
Allows execution of external programs on disc insertion and removal
Allows speed control of your DVD drives
Compatible with all DVD media
Works with all DVD-drives, regardless of region code
Works with all DVD copying, such as CloneDVD, and all DVD player software
Works transparently for the operating system: DVDs can be shared over the network and copied with the command prompt or with Windows Explorer, etc.
Proven to be stable and fast and does not require an ASPI driver
Features AnyCDDA: play, copy and rip protected audio CDs

http://www.cdcovers.cc/ - Go here to print out movie covers for your DVD cases

Answer 3

You need a program like Nero or Roxio (which I recommend), download from a site and rip the movie with a program like dvdshrink. rip the DVD to your harddrive as an ISO so it will play properly in a dvd player (that can play dvd+-r/rw) and burn it to a DVD+-R/RW with Roxio or Nero. and on the legality end... If its so illegal to do this then why is Best Buy and Circuit City allowed to make copies and put them on your IPod for 5 bucks? Its one of those things that you really wont get caught doing unless you sell the dvds you copy. From further reading I have not found any definite answer as to whether it is illegal to copy a movie for your own personal use. But it is know that selling the copy is illegal.

Answer 4

If you install a program like Nero it will help you to burn DVDs however don't expect to burn movies that you bought as that is illegal.You can make your own movies if you have a camcorder using pinnacle 10 or other movie making software.Good luck and be patient its a long learning curve.