Write DVD to Disk

[Leo48]

Trying to backup DVDs to harddisk. As they are apparently unencrypted (containing an AUDIO_TS and VIDEO_TS folder) I try and copy the entire disk but invariably get the error 'Cannot create or replace VTS_01_1. File system error (-2147351799)' or
'Cannot copy VTS_01_0. Cannot read from the source file or disk.' Hints toward a working approach most appreciated.
Leo

[lowellriggsiam]

You failed to mention what technique you are using. Drag and drop? Do you encounter the same error using dvdshrink, or dvddecrypter?

[Leo48]

Sorry for the incomplete information. OS is XP Sp3. Yes, just drag and drop, as I thought I would not need a decrypter in this particular case, with unencrypted stuff.

[jman98]

Just use a decryption program anyway. Even if they are not encrypted, a decryption program will correctly copy the contents from the disc to your hard drive. What you are doing is definitely not working, so just take the easy solution and use a decryption program.

[SLK001]

Your DVD reader is having problems reading the disk in the drive. With DRAG-AND-DROP, the files HAVE to be completely recoverable in order for Windows to transfer them to your hard drive. A ripper will allow more leeway in copying, since bad sectors can be copied as best as they can. If the files are not encrypted, then Smartripper or DVDDecryptor will help you recover bad sectors in addition to copying the files to your harddrive.

[Leo48]

Thanks to everybody for their help.
Leo