Can't copy imovie DVD-R on PC to a DVD+R

[jbroses]

So I have an imovie DVD-R which seems to work fine on most DVD player, yet when I try to copy it on my PC using my HP 300i DVD+RW drive, it fails. Here is the software I've tried, and the results I get:

HP's software: The DVD copier program simply fails reading the source DVD-R at around 3-4%.
EZ CD/DVD Creator: DVD copier fails towards the end of the copy process. Copying it as a data DVD works, but the resulting DVD freezes the computer about 30 seconds in. Capturing the DVD image and burning it gives the same results.

I doubt it makes a difference, but to prevent making coasters, I've been using a DVD+RW as my blank for these. Any ideas?

[Gazorgan]

What makes you think it is error free? It probably isn't. 'Rip' it with DVDDEcryptor and count the errors.

[mmac911]

Use DVDShrink and rip it. Don't use all that BS HP crap.

[Bodene]

Why would he use DVD Shrink to rip it? It's not encrypted.

While copy on the fly, or disc to disc copying is the easiest way to copy a copy, it doesn't always work, as we can clearly see here. I suggest this instead....

Make sure your source disc is clean. A tiny speck of dust can cause the errors you mention.

Open up the source dvdr and drag the VIDEO_TS folder onto your HD. Then burn the folder contents onto the blank dvdr using your usual method of making a dvd-video. Just make sure u drag the ifo, bup, and vob files into a VIDEO_TS folder on the new dvdr.

As for your DVD+RW disc....it should be fine for doing tests. I have the same burner u do and have had great results with it.