whats the best way to make a exact copy of a dvd+rw ?

[jonnyonthespot]

i have a dvd+rw that i want to make a exact copy of and was wondering what would be the fastest and best way to do it. the original was made with smart ripper, ifo edit and instant copy. and i will be putting it onto a dvd+r. thanks

[spurty]

easy i think...just drag the audio_ts and video_ts folders to your harddisk, then burn them onto a dvdr (with nero etc.) works for me every time...

[jonnyonthespot]

i just used instant copy to copy the disk but it gave me pdi files. i will try the drag and drop method, thanks.

[djjangelo]

I've just used Nero and simply select DVD Disc Copy (this works fine unless the disc is encoded)

[Vejita-sama]

DVD Decrytper

1) Choose "Mode | ISO - Read" rip ISO image to HD
2) Choose "Mode | ISO - Write" burn image to disc

Ripping is much faster than copy, so you're better off ripping the disc to your HD even if you just plan to drag/drop the VIDEO_TS folder.

[bottle-necked]

If you know the original isn't copy protected and is only a 4.7G DVD+RW then I would use my burning software and "Global Image" the disk to an image file on hard drive. Then just go "DVD from IMage file", put in my blank and burn. The "disk copy" is doing the same thing but I've had problems in the past doing it that way. You can make all the copies you want (after the first one goes good that is)

Good luck.

[Sifaga]

I second Vejita-sama method

[jonnyonthespot]

i used the pdf file to write to the dvd+r with instant copy and it seams to be a exact copy but it took a couple of hours for the copy+burn. im trying the dvd decrypter methood now. just currous does using dvd decrypter for the ripping and burning cause the vts files to be reincoded? also will i have potental playback problems on my standalone dvdplay burning with dvd decrypter. i have been using instant copy for some time now with no problems other than its a little slow in the encoding and burning. thanks