hi i only have a cd rw but want to backup my dvds to computer can i do it.or is there anyways round it or any programs
thanks for your time
2007-02-12 01:47:48 · 10 answers · asked by proevogod 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
Despite their similair appearance, DVDs and CDs are in fact fairly different technologies, with the data on DVDs taking a completely different format to that of CDs as well as containing much more densly packed information, as such there is no way for a CD drive to read a DVD, infact the only reason a DVD drive can read a CD is because they are built with specific back compatibility, and include the different technology needed to do so
2007-02-12 02:04:29 · answer #1 · answered by pledger166 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a chance. Even though the disks look the same they are manufactured in different ways and must be 'read' in different ways also.
I have to assume that you're talking about movie DVDs. If you meant data DVDs, I wonder why you still had a CDRW drive...
Either buy an internal DVD drive - they're about £16 for a playback model but I have seen some recorders for £17!
Or if you are cautious about opening your case, there's an external DVD-RW for about £40 that you plug into a USB socket.
You may also need software to transfer your DVDs to the computer. If they are films, there is a huge resource at the address below. You may wish to visit this site first.
Although, to be honest, a video DVD is pretty compact as it is...
If you wanted to take your favourite films on holiday with you, check out the link below.
Hope this helps...
2007-02-12 03:16:56 · answer #2 · answered by Rob K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. CD drives are not able to read, copy, burn, etc. DVDs. While the cases look the same, the hardware inside a DVD drive is very different.
2007-02-12 01:52:31 · answer #3 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I positioned a cd in my dvd burner, circulate to My pictures, open the folder via double clicking on it until I see the image i choose. Then I click on the image, seem to the left the place it says replica to CD, and click on it. Wait a 2nd or so, and a window would desire to open up allowing you to call it, and click ok. If this would not paintings, come again right here, and positioned up returned.
2016-11-03 05:49:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
CD drive and DVD drive are not the same.
You need the DVD drive.
2007-02-12 02:38:38 · answer #5 · answered by deadmansship 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Your drive is not capable of reading DVD disks. The technologies are different.
2007-02-12 02:03:45 · answer #6 · answered by JammersHammer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no chance my friend. You need a DVD drive
2007-02-12 01:50:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The CDRW is a different format, and the movie will be too large to fit.
2007-02-12 01:55:39 · answer #8 · answered by Marvinator 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. you need a dvd reader/writer
2007-02-12 04:36:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cannot.dvd is dvd,vcd is vcd.
2007-02-12 01:52:35 · answer #10 · answered by robert KS LEE. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋