The best program to burn with when making dvdr ??

[cplevel42]

OK, here is a guide for RNM http://users.pandora.be/rudy.stremersch/recnow.html

Why do you need to change to Track at once and then change to UDF? Also, the next time I burn a different type of DVD (data backup), do I have to remember to go back and change to Disc at once and change the UDF option back to what the deault was?

I'm sure there are quite a few who burned some coasters before they knew about changing these options. I'm sure there are a few that would NOT admit it anyway.

This is why Nero has a better interface. You choose DVD drop down and then Video-CD button. Then you drag your files from the right over to the left and hit burn. How in the hell can anyone say that Nero has a terrible interface??? There is even a wizard for burning DVDs if you want to get really simple. RNM has a wizard too, but no options for burning DVD in that wizard. I'm sure that many users have been confused by this. I'm sure that RNM makes more compatible DVDs and is more compliant, but I'll never defend the interface. Nero is WAY better in this area.

[BobK]

I've used Pinnacle Instant Copy, Nero and DVDDecrypter.

The only problem I've had was that Instant Copy wouldn't burn +Rs for a while, just -Rs. Then I found PDI2ISO while converts an Instant Copy .pdi to an ISO so Decrypter can burn it.

Other than that, all three of them have worked fine.

[andkiich]

Every DVD and VCD I have ever made with Nero has always worked. I haven't used anything else bacause I never had too.

[marvel2020]

"Hello, McFly"

For crying outloud, just look on up this page and you will see.

[northcat_8]

And this whole thread just goes to show...the BEST burning software out there is the one that works for you.

I use Decrypter. Decrypter uses Nero's ATAPI...it works for me. I burn CD's with Nero but for me, Decrypter is #1. That's why I haven't tried RecordNow Max...why try it, Decrypter already does what I want done.

Just a thought.

[ddlooping]

Hi all.

You might also want to try burnatonce.
It's a small and free program I have been testing lately, and the 5 burns I have made with it so far have been fine (on Pioneer DV626D and Sony PS2).
It requires a free external .exe file and registration key for burning to DVD+R though.
From what I have read, it should be fairly easy to obtain.
Compatibility list

[Skynet107]

I'm sticking by my assertions. RecordNow just plain sucks. That is my opinion after extensive experience with burning software over a span of many years. RecordNOW is old code, that's why it has no real options for DVD/VCD/SVCD/Boot/Hybrid etc. etc.

Each to his own, I like Nero and am sticking with it. It does pretty much everything I ask of it. Yep I made a few coasters using RecordNOW. The last time I used it to burn a DVD it bombed out at 95% complete for no reason. I burned the exact same content in Nero and presto a perfect DVD video.

If you like a very limited program with an old, rusty burning engine then RecordNOW if for you.

[tompika]

You might want to try the brand new (definetely not old and rusty)
RecordNow DX 4.61.

PS Both the latest Nero5 and RecordNow (any) work perfectly for me

[marvel2020]

Well that Rusty Old Burning engine as you called it works 100% everytime and has never given any coasters.


If RNM has no options for DVD/VCD/SVCD/Boot/Hybrid etc, then how come it burns DVD's far ******* better than Nero will ever do.

Who give's a **** about VCD's and SVCD's anymore i know i don't, thats why i have a DVD Burner, and hybrid, in all honesty what the **** will you ever use that for and the same go's for the Boot.

Nero sucks, and it will never ever be installed on this PC of mine ever again.

Oh and by the way, i also have had many years in the CD burning .

[MackemX]

Nero is fine for CD's, but sucks for burning DVD's.

Nero sucks, and it will never ever be installed on this PC of mine ever again.
Oh and by the way, i also have had many years in the CD burning .

Stop Press, Nero 'sucks' so stop using it as people say it 'suck'

just because a program doesn't work for you doesn't mean it 'sucks'. This always seems to be the answer when a program doesn't work to someone's liking

@Draven. you can obviously see what differences of opinion this question has brought up as it has numerous times before, so my suggestion is to grab yourself a RW and try and get some Demo's so you can make up your own mind

use whatever works best for YOU, YOUR operating system, YOUR burner and YOUR standalone

[Skynet107]

Hey Marvel what's with all the *uck this and *uck that talk? RELAX!

I DON"T LIKE RECORDMAX, you DO. Fine no problem.
I love Nero, especially version 6.xx, good for me. Now relax it's not a *issing contest here.

...now off the burn another DVD using NERO Burning Rome I mean ROM.

[Michelle]

I took a look at CopyToDVD. I don't think you can go wrong with this program. It's very easy to use and doesn't seem to have any compatibility issues based on the research I did.

[ddlooping]

Hello again.

I made a guide for burnatonce, the free program I previously recommended.
It can be found here: http://www.dvdshrink.info/guides.php

[vtecwil]

My program of choice is Nero . I'm now using Nero 6 . Both versions have never let me down . I dont like Record Now even though it came with my burner .

[Thunder In Paradise]

I'm probably going to catch alot of flack, but DVD X Copy Xpress is my weapon of choice. Nothing simpler, two clicks of the mouse, and it's done. If I feel like using something else, DVD Clone is another good one, and DVD Decrypter kicks also!

[Faustus]

Something I learned recently. My horrible on again off again compatibility with my iMac and burned DVDs was related to Nero also. Since I started using only recordnow max every disc plays perfectly in my iMac DV+

[marvel2020]

LOL

Thunder In Paradise that is one kickass Signiture

METAL SLUG ROCKS

[Thunder In Paradise]

Muchas Thanks Marvel. I made it myself. I also love the series. I had orginally made for the gsarchives.net forums, but I like using everywhere now. Some people were actaully yelling at me because it was too "flashy" or "big". And I'm like, "Hey, I'm the GENERAL!". Later

[CHAOS]

I always use DVD Decrypter (freeware). Once I generate the VIDEO_TS folder I use IMGTools (freeware) to make an ISO image of the folder, then burn with DVD Decrypter. Never had any problems.

What version do you use ?? ImgTool Classic 0.95 B5 or ImgTool Burn 1.00.7 <- uses nero ?

[Draven]

@Draven. you can obviously see what differences of opinion this question has brought up as it has numerous times before, so my suggestion is to grab yourself a RW and try and get some Demo's so you can make up your own mind

use whatever works best for YOU, YOUR operating system, YOUR burner and YOUR standalone

Thanks.. i must say that this question made me realize that i have to try different programs and see..

[slinkeepie]

OK, this seems like the perfect place to mention how ABSURD of a program RecordNowMax is. You cannot do this most BASIC thing, i will try and explain.

I am burning a data disc. I drag a folder over to the compilation. The folder has 10 files in it, but I only want 5 of them on my data disc. THERE IS NO WAY TO BROWSE INTO THAT FOLDER IN RNM TO REMOVE THOSE FILES FROM THE COMPILATION. do you realize how rediculous this is? NEVER, not since 1996, have i used ANY burning program (besides the even lamer RecordNowDX) that wouldnt let you do this. HOW ARE THESE GUYS STAYING IN BUSINESS DAMN IT? Am i the only one who doesnt ALWAYS want to burn an entire folder? I mean CMON!%()&!

I posted about this on the Stomp RNM folder, and they looked at me like i had lobsters crawling out of my ears and they never heard of not wanting to burn every file in a folder, and why would you want to do that.

REDICULOUS I TELL YOU!!!!!!!!


*sigh*

[FoolishBrett]

Sure is getting hot in here.

I use Instant copy for the times when I use that application, DVDdecrypter when the movie is single layer, and... GearPro for all else. In my 300 or so burns, I have never had one single problem. Not one.

I can think of the two coasters that I've made and there were due to the fact that I interupted the burn while it was in progress.

I have only used Retek disks and out of 300, 1 would not be accepted to burn.

[ROBERT BLACK]

my suggestion is to grab yourself a RW and try and get some Demo's so you can make up your own mind

use whatever works best for YOU, YOUR operating system, YOUR burner and YOUR standalone

That's the BEST advice anyone can give. I've always said try it yourself and then make up you're mind. Nero 5.5.42 Enterprise edition has always worked well for me. Never had a problem. But other people insist it's crap. Use what works best for you,and to hell with pointless arguments.[/code]

[marvel2020]

slinkeepie wrote...

OK, this seems like the perfect place to mention how ABSURD of a program RecordNowMax is. You cannot do this most BASIC thing, i will try and explain.

I am burning a data disc. I drag a folder over to the compilation. The folder has 10 files in it, but I only want 5 of them on my data disc. THERE IS NO WAY TO BROWSE INTO THAT FOLDER IN RNM TO REMOVE THOSE FILES FROM THE COMPILATION. do you realize how rediculous this is? NEVER, not since 1996, have i used ANY burning program (besides the even lamer RecordNowDX) that wouldnt let you do this. HOW ARE THESE GUYS STAYING IN BUSINESS DAMN IT? Am i the only one who doesnt ALWAYS want to burn an entire folder? I mean CMON!%()&!

I posted about this on the Stomp RNM folder, and they looked at me like i had lobsters crawling out of my ears and they never heard of not wanting to burn every file in a folder, and why would you want to do that.

REDICULOUS I TELL YOU!!!!!!!!

Well dude it's very simple to do what you ask in RNM.

Instead of dragging the folder, right in the main window select add/files folders use the browse button to select your folder with the files, then when it's highlighted double click on it, it should open up and show you the contents, you should now be able to highlight the files you want, right click on them and choose delete.

[Memo_182]

I like DVDecypter but CopytoDVD has never let me down, no coasters, compatibility issues or difficulty. Just select project type, select files, and click ok. I don't think anything can be easier. I wish I could say the same about RNM (seeing how some people are like crazy crack addicts to it) or Nero, but to each his own.

[marvel2020]

My whole point about Nero is, if you do a search you will find more people have had problem's with Nero than any other recording software on this fourm and that include's the latest version.

Look i know RNM has it fare share of problems as well, but it works for me and thats why i continue to use it.

Nero doesn't work for me and thats why i don't use it.

It's a simple as that.

[Phil Thomas]

My whole point about Nero is, if you do a search you will find more people have had problem's with Nero than any other recording software on this fourm and that include's the latest version.

Look i know RNM has it fare share of problems as well, but it works for me and thats why i continue to use it.

Nero doesn't work for me and thats why i don't use it.

It's a simple as that.

That's a bit like saying more people have trouble with Fords than any other motor car.

But considering more people own Fords than any other motor car, I guess it's not that surprising

[tompika]

OK, this seems like the perfect place to mention how ABSURD of a program RecordNowMax is. You cannot do this most BASIC thing, i will try and explain.

I am burning a data disc. I drag a folder over to the compilation. The folder has 10 files in it, but I only want 5 of them on my data disc. THERE IS NO WAY TO BROWSE INTO THAT FOLDER IN RNM TO REMOVE THOSE FILES FROM THE COMPILATION. do you realize how rediculous this is? NEVER, not since 1996, have i used ANY burning program (besides the even lamer RecordNowDX) that wouldnt let you do this. HOW ARE THESE GUYS STAYING IN BUSINESS DAMN IT? Am i the only one who doesnt ALWAYS want to burn an entire folder? I mean CMON!%()&!

I posted about this on the Stomp RNM folder, and they looked at me like i had lobsters crawling out of my ears and they never heard of not wanting to burn every file in a folder, and why would you want to do that.

REDICULOUS I TELL YOU!!!!!!!!

Well dude it's very simple to do what you ask in RNM.

Instead of dragging the folder, right in the main window select add/files folders use the browse button to select your folder with the files, then when it's highlighted double click on it, it should open up and show you the contents, you should now be able to highlight the files you want, right click on them and choose delete.

Excuse me slinkeepie you've been in the burning business since 1996 but you don't know how to handle files and yelling about it makes you look really stupid...

[alchemistresearch]

My personal preference is:

DVD Decrypter to rip the DVD
DVD2ONE to get the movie and the sound I want
COPYtoDVD to record to a DVD-R

You can also call up COPYtoDVD from DVD2ONE so it's only two steps to copy.

[Network Enforcer]

I use DVD Decrypter to RIP the DVD
I use DVD to One to choose audio
I use Copy to DVD to Burn

I also use Record Now max 4.5 to copy any previously ripped DVD's

I have used Nero 5.5.9 before with no luck on my Toshiba Standalone, but will try Nero 5.5.10 to see if it works.