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    Some of my DVD-Video backup's do not play on my XBOX, or play but then they would start skipping somewhere along the video.

    If I were to check the "Force DVD-Video Compatibility" mode in Nero and burn using the UDF/ISO mode, I was told it would play correctly.

    But if I do this, will it play on normal DVD players like my friends? The ones I burnt before worked (the ones that someitmes did not work on my XBOX).

    So will it play on both XBOX and normal DVD Players?
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    It could also be crappy media.
    And try burn with something else like DVD Decypter...lots of problems with nero and dvd-video burning.
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    Which version of Nero ?
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    That is what I was burning with before, the latest DVD Decrypter. I have been making ISO file with ImgTool then burning with DVD Decrypter.

    The Nero is version 6.3 or something like that.
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    But if I do use this option can I still play it on normal DVD players?
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    Nero 6.x really sucks for DVD-Video, use something else. RecordNow, Prassi, DVD Decrypter
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  7. I disagree with Nero 6.x sucking for DVD-Video. I decrypt my discs with DVD Decrypter, recode with Nero Recode and then burn with Nero Burning. I use Verbatim DVD+R 16x and burn at 16x without a hitch, all discs come out fine for me.
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    There will surely be many that disagree, but unlike other burning software, there is a huge number of people that have problems with Nero 6.x and it's neither user error nor the hardware/system being used. The software is just some flukey crap and it changes on each version (and I mean something like 6.3.0.2 to 6.3.0.3).
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  9. ^^^
    I think one of the worst things about the Internet is that it is sometimes difficult to find a consensus opinion, there are always pros and cons magnified to many degrees.

    I've seen a number of other people mention problems with Nero and I've questioned it myself when I've encountered some system compatibility issues in the past.

    If there's one thing I'm certain of the only program I ever want to use to shrink something is Nero Recode. It works great for me as a person who backs up a lot of tv episode discs. Off-topic a bit, my apologies.
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  10. To answer the OP:
    Checking it could help and no it won't effect other DVD players.The compatibility feature was meant for first generation +R and will do nothing for -R.
    I would also try different media and setting booktype to DVD-ROM(if you're using +R).
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    Actually this test was done on last Friday:
    Ive burnt DVD-Video with latest Nero 5.xx - no problem, as always. All of my dvd players can play it no sweat.
    Same VIDEO_TS files, same blanks, same LG burner model, same Windows configuration etc etc - but burnt with Nero 6.xx latest version that was just upgraded - and guess what: 2 of my standalone dvd players don't recognize the discs.

    Every time I upgrade Nero 6 Ultra Edition with Ahead's newest upgrade packs I do this 'test'.
    Every once a while there is problem with DVD-Video made by Nero 6 UE, and often it is not only with the DVD-Videos.
    Latest upgrade changed something with the way Nero 6 UE burns DVD-ROM (ISO) too. When I burnt TY DVD+R disc in ISO mode with bunch of files, all of my DVD-ROMs at work (mostly Lite-On 166 models) can't see it at all! Only the writers (LG and Pioneers) are able to see it. When I burn it again using Nero 5 - no problem. All of the DVD-ROMs see the disc and content right away.
    Obviously there is a problem with latest Nero 6 upgrade packs, because before upgrade there was no problem like this.
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    Well, I burned using the UDF/ISO mode and the XBOX option checked. The results were worse.

    I think it is the media that is the problem, too cheap.

    Next time I will buy better ones. But one question. Should I now get DVD-R or DVD+R?

    My drive has capability of changing bootype so I can burn DVD-ROM with DVD+R. Would that be better for DVD Videos? Or shall I stick with the DVD-R?
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    For movies I *always* stick to and use only DVD-R.
    Never had any problems with this strategy

    For 'data' archiving (games, files) it doesn't matter - and sometimes I use DVD+R as well.
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    As someone suggested above, each individual's experiences are different and sometimes in conflict with what someone else experiences. However, some variables CAN be controlled. If you are really willing to do the work...

    Keep a log of your purchase dates on all products, burner models if you have more than one, burning software used, media used both manufacturer and type, room temperature and cpu temperature. How far do you want to go?

    I have found through my own experiences that Verbatim makes the best discs for me, the three burners that I own, and the three burning software packages that I use, perfect burns every time regardless of burner and software used. By using them, I take that variable out of the equation so that when I have an issue troubleshooting is that much easier.

    My research and experience tells me to...
    use Verbatim discs
    use DVD +R discs exclusively if possible
    burn ISO images if possible

    When I do this Nero works fine, Roxio works fine, Intervideo works fine, DVD Decrypter works fine, and Sonic works fine.

    Those are MY only FACTS that never change. Everything else is a crap shoot for me. Anyway, it's different for everybody. Or maybe NOT?
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    Well like I said, I bought a pack of 100 of those thinking it would not matter just like CD-R's, but now I find out it is a complete different story.

    Still have about 60 left, so what can I say, other than LET THE TESTING BEGIN...Or I might just keep them for data uses, and buy singles or 5-pack of different DVD's and test them out.
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    The 5-pack idea works. There is also a software tool out there somewhere that will tell you what specific media have been certified for use by your burner. If I find it, I will pass it your way.
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    when you burn with decrypter, doesn't it use nero's burning engine? or does it still burn differently? or does it not use nero? confused!
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  18. Originally Posted by TooLFooL
    when you burn with decrypter, doesn't it use nero's burning engine? or does it still burn differently? or does it not use nero? confused!
    It doesn't use Nero,it uses an engine similar to Prassi.

    @biney,
    I would try DVD+R with the DVD-ROM booktype,it's what I use and they work on all the players that I have tried.
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    Originally Posted by biney59
    Some of my DVD-Video backup's do not play on my XBOX, or play but then they would start skipping somewhere along the video.

    If I were to check the "Force DVD-Video Compatibility" mode in Nero and burn using the UDF/ISO mode, I was told it would play correctly.

    But if I do this, will it play on normal DVD players like my friends? The ones I burnt before worked (the ones that someitmes did not work on my XBOX).

    So will it play on both XBOX and normal DVD Players?
    The Xbox is a DVD player, but IMO it's not the best DVD Player. Movies tend to skip, jump, lock up, etc., while being viewed on this gaming machine. It's best to ignore that feature and buy a $20 DVD player. You'll find you have more compatibility and better playback on this dedicated DVD device instead of using the gaming machine as a playback device.

    There are certain media that play worse than others in the xBox and it's usually the ones that are better media in DVD players/recorders that play like crap on an xbox. I found that for kids movies (that's what our xbox is used for) when burnt on dirt cheap media, they work best in the xbox.

    I'd normally not suggest this, but buy a few cheap no-name or store branded discs (I use staples brand). You may find these cheap ones work better for you.

    If you are finding that your burning software is causing discs to not playback in nromal playback devices too, maybe you might want to switch burning software packages.
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    Like I have said, I have already determined that it is most likely a media problem.

    However, I may have found a solution that can still enable me to use the left over DVD-R's from the pack with working DVD Video.

    My friend and I got the same pack of DVD-R. Although he is not an enthousiastic like me, he has burnt about 6 movies successfully on the same media that I have.

    His method, (not being an enthousiastic), was simply to use VSO DivxToDVD and let it do all the work by itself. Convert and burn. I used DVD Santa to convert, ImgTool and DVD Decrypter to burn.

    The difference between the 2 software is that DVD Santa makes it's total about 4.3GB, while the VSO one only makes it as big as it needs, about 2.5-3.5GB.

    This means his DVD were not burnt till the edge of the DVD, where most of my DVD's actually started to freeze.

    I will try the VSO software and also let it do it all by itself and will return with results.
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    Well well, so far so good, one disc was successfull. Will try another later on in the day.
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