Multiple copies of DVD

[tpe]

I must be missing something but I cant seem to find an easy way to make multiple copies of a DVD. The software I have used up till now has a "Make another? Yes/No" option and after all the number crunching involved in the first copy, subsequent ones only take about 10 mins. Am I missing something really obvious?

Dave

[stonemason]

Hi Dave and welcome to the forum

The best way to make multiple copies is to select "create DVD folders" and /or "create ISO image" in the last but one screen of the DVD builder then use Nero or whichever burning app you use to create as many copies as you need, after PTE5 has created the files.

Regards

Geoff

[tpe]

Hi Dave and welcome to the forum

The best way to make multiple copies is to select "create DVD folders" and /or "create ISO image" in the last but one screen of the DVD builder then use Nero or whichever burning app you use to create as many copies as you need, after PTE5 has created the files.

Regards

Geoff

Thanks Geoff for the quick reply - maybe not as neat a "make another" but not a big issue really. Great program

Cheers

Dave

[JEB]

Sorry for my ignorance but this has been a bit of a minefield for me in the past so may I ask a supplementary question?

Is it not possible to make multi copies with PTE?

My reason for asking is that I use PTE to burn single copies and it works great for me.

I do not presently have Nero or any other burning software on my machine, as up till recently I have not seen the need.

As XP can write to DVD’s could it not do the job?

Sorry for barging in on this topic.

John

[stonemason]

Hi John

To the best of my knowlege PTE5 can only burn one copy. I would be reluctant to advise using windows to burn DVD's, much better to use specialist burning software if you can such as Nero, or a freeware application.

Geoff

[Ronniebootwest]

I only get 'as good as the original' copies of a DVD by using an external DVD Copier such as the one available from Storedigital.

Have a look here: DVD Copier

Ron

[JEB]

Thanks for your replies.

Geoff,

I will take on board what you say and probably go for Nero as from what I can see it has a good reputation, as do others.

However before I take the plunge and as my need to burn more than one copy is slight, are there any less costly options available that people would recommend?

I will purchase Nero 7 if I have to but it appears to have a lot of bells and whistles that (in my ignorance) I don’t think I need. When I think of products like IrfanView and Audacity I wonder whether I should, for my needs, be looking at something else.

Ron,

Thanks………..but no thanks! A bit OTT for me!

Thanks

John

[Lin Evans]

Hi John,

There are many solutions. The one I use is $29.95 U.S. and works perfectly. It's called CopyToDVD. Here's a link:

http://www.vso-software.fr/products/copytodvd/copytodvd.php

Lin

Thanks for your replies.

Geoff,

I will take on board what you say and probably go for Nero as from what I can see it has a good reputation, as do others.

However before I take the plunge and as my need to burn more than one copy is slight, are there any less costly options available that people would recommend?

I will purchase Nero 7 if I have to but it appears to have a lot of bells and whistles that (in my ignorance) I don't think I need. When I think of products like IrfanView and Audacity I wonder whether I should, for my needs, be looking at something else.

Ron,

Thanks………..but no thanks! A bit OTT for me!

Thanks

John

[JEB]

Thanks Lin,

I have downloaded the trial version and will have a play with it over the next day or so and let you know how i get on.

Regards

John

[stonemason]

John you could try this at no cost http://www.burn4free.com/

Geoff

[JEB]

Lin,

I have tried the trial version of CopyToDVD and it works very well. I think I like the voice prompts!

Geoff,

Being a tight fisted Scot I will also try burn4free but due to time pressures its unlikely I will do so till next weekend.

Thanks both

John