Copying DVD's and Formatting -R DVD's

[nycfisherman]

Question #1: What software is recommended for copying DVD's. I'm trying to copy DVD's that I have created with Pinnacle Studio Version 9 or DVD's that I have recordered with my Sony DVD Recorder.

Question #2: How do I format -R DVD's? I have an P4, 1.9 GHz machine running XP. I have a Sony external DVD R/W drive and an internal DVD ROM drive. If I put a -R DVD, the system does not recognize the blank DVD. I assume that there is a utility that would easily format these DVD's. Would the same utility format RW's?

Thank you in advance for your help!

[nycfisherman]

PS. I've heard of Pinnacle Systems Instant Copy. What do you think of that? Thnx again.

[HAMP]

You don't have to format the blanks they are ready to go.

If I put a -R DVD, the system does not recognize the blank DVD.

Make sure your drive is compatible with the media..

[donpedro]

Can you post exact model of your Sony DVD Writer ? Did it came with any burning software ?

[nycfisherman]

Actually, I'm trying to copy DVD's with my PC (from one DVD drive to another DVD drive). Having said that, I believe the Sony DR is RDR GX7. This is really more a PC question. Thank you.

[donpedro]

Actually, I'm trying to copy DVD's with my PC (from one DVD drive to another DVD drive). Having said that, I believe the Sony DR is RDR GX7. This is really more a PC question. Thank you.

Again. What is your PC DVD Writer model/brand ? Did it came with any burning software ?