Fool proof DVD backup- all sizes

[dafoe]

Hi,

I just wanted to share my method for backing up dvds.

I have ripped and burned about a dozen DVDs since I built my new system.

I have a pretty low tech method and I was wondering if anybody else had tried it.

I create a VIDEO_TS folder on my HD. Then, using Smart Ripper, I rip all the files from the disc into the folder.

I then burn the folder to a DVDR as an ISO using Nero and I have a perfect working DVD that plays on both my set top DVD players.

If the original DVD is more than 4.5 GB (most are) I simply burn it to 2 discs. I put all the special features and the first 1 or 2 VOB files on the first disc. On the second disc I put the rest of the VOB files and as many of the special features as I can fit. Usually there is a vob file called VTS_01_0 or some variation. It proceeds the main VOBs and contains the menu. That must go on both discs. Its a very easy method and has worked for me every time.

Any comments? Has anybody tried this?

[Faustus]

Harry Potter will resist this meathod... it tried to access something near the end of the disk at the very begining of play. I didn't have the time to try and figure out what it was so I gave up for the time being. But general this will work... of course I prefer to strip it down to 1 DVD personally.

[nikolay]

I was trying to backup Harry Potter and was using the guide from doom9

Copying a DVD-9 to 2 DVD-Rs - last updated 03/09/02
How to create 2 single layer DVDs from a dual layer disc

First disk worked fine no problem. But I am having problem with second DVD-r.

1: Rip the DVD
2: Split the DVD
3: Adjust the number of chapters
4: Make the disc region free
5: Remove User option prohibitions
6: Final sector adjustments
7: Burn the DVD using DVDitPE

I could not find the file video_ts.vob and its not on the first disk (first plays fine). If I play DVD-r using PowerDVD works great but start with FBIW. When I put CD in the DVD player it does not work at all. I think something wrong with video_ts.ifo file and something else should be done but guide does not tell. Please help ....Burn CD 1 and no luck with second.