checking the DVD before burning

[alexmac]

When i have just backed up a DVD using DVD shrink is there a program that will go thru the VOB files to make sure it has ripped it fine?

just so i know it will be ok went burnt.

[Dr-X]

I ususally just open the VOB files with WinDVD or PowerDVD. Both will open files from the hard drive and play them. I make sure the sound is ok and the menus work (if I kept them) and all the chapters work ok. Only takes a couple of minutes but can save some DVDs in the process.

Dr-X

[alexmac]

but isnt the DVD in your PC a lot more forgiving than your average home DVD?

[greengate69]

Well, you could try the following:

1. Use ImgTool to create a DVD Image from the VOB files.
2. Use Daemon Tools to mount the image to a virtual DVD drive
3. Play the mounted image with your PC DVD software (which will treat the mounted image the same as a physical DVD)

If you want to eliminate the PC altogether, I would think only a test burn to a RW could completely reassure you. I use the steps outlined above and have yet to have a problem with any opf the DVDs I have burnt afterwards. And both the apps are free.