Problem with burning (Pacific Digital U-30202)

[aaronthegreat]

First, Hi I am new to the forum. I was recommended by a guy from the Pacific Digital Technical Dept. I have a Pacific Digital U-30202, as stated, and am using an Orange Micro USB 2.0 to go with my burner (he too recommended this USB). I originally had a Belkin 2.0 USB, but the same guy said they have been having capadibility issues. I use DVD X-Copy, but also have the latest Nero, which I am trying to figure out how to work. All in all, it still takes about an hour to read the disc and another 1.5 hrs+ to write. Plus, not all of my back ups work, and, if they do, most become very choppy at the end. Is it my discs, which are Verbatim DVD-R 8X, or something else that I am overlooking? I do not think it is my computer. I have a Dell Optiplex 1.6 Ghz with over 500 MB Ram (I am at work so I do not know the exact amount off hand). Thanks in advance.

[aaronthegreat]

Can anyone help me?

[hiptune]

Can anyone help me?

You need to go into a bit more detail here.

But if I amy suggest something, you might get dvd decrypter and dvd shrink. Use those 2 programs with Nero, and you will be on the same page as more of the more experienced users here.

It should not take hours to back up a disc. Please give details on your computer, Pent 4, Win XP, etc.

[aaronthegreat]

My Dell has a P4, XP, over 500 MB Ram, Radeon Video Card... Not sure if I have stated more or not enough of what you are looking for. Question, where can I get the decryptor and shrink?

[VegasBud]

You can get DvdDecrypter and a guide on how to use it here.
You can get DvdShrink and a guide on how to use it here.
Choppy playback at the end of a dvd is most commonly linked with bad media.
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