Can't burn dvd's!

crevrac2 · 12-05-2007, 05:01 PM

I just purchased a Toshiba Satellite A215-S4767 laptop computer. I cannot figure out how to copy a dvd! I have home movies on a dvd and thought I could just pop it in and the computer would load it on my hard drive so I could go back and make a copy - kinda like the making a cd. BUT, that's not working for me. What am I doing wrong? Do I need some other software installed in order to copy or make dvd's? Preloaded are Ulead Movie Maker from Toshiba, Windows DVD Maker and Windows DVD Movie Maker. I'm obviously not very computer literate - can someone please help me???

**Jack.Sparrow** · 12-06-2007, 03:27 AM

Hello Crevrac2, Welcome to TSF

Making a DVD is slightly different to making a CD in the sense that you do need to use some software to burn it, as opposed to the CD where you just pop it in and Windows does the rest.

crevrac2 · 12-06-2007, 06:52 AM

Thanks for your reply. So I guess all that stuff preloaded on my computer is not what I need? Any suggestion on what software I should buy in order to do dvd's?

**Jack.Sparrow** · 12-06-2007, 07:42 AM

The way I see it, you are trying to make a copy of a home made dvd? If that is the case, the programs you have currently installed should do. If that is not the case, could you please elaborate

crevrac2 · 12-06-2007, 09:00 AM

Yes, that is the case but I can't seem to figure out how to do so?? I thought I should be able to copy my own homemade dvd's. As I said earlier, the software on my laptop is Windows DVD Maker, Windows Movie Maker and Ulead by Toshiba. When I put the dvd in it just starts playing. Which program should I use and what steps do I take. I obviously don't know what I'm doing! Appreciate all your advice!

**Jack.Sparrow** · 12-06-2007, 09:13 AM

Ah I see what you mean now

Sorry.

You could do it in pretty much any of the programs you've mentioned.

When you're playback starts, just quit it, open of any of the programs, Choose import clips (or something similar), find the files on your disk, import them into the program, then save the file to another disk.

Alternatively, you could use third party software, which are designed primarily for that job, copying DVD's. DVD Shrink is one such program (it's free) and has guides on the site to explain the whole process

I hope this helps. Please post back of you need more information, or if something is unclear.

crevrac2 · 12-06-2007, 09:33 AM

I'll try that and let you know - thanks!

crevrac2 · 12-06-2007, 01:25 PM

Hey Jack - after numerous tries, I finally was able to copy a dvd! Thank you so much for your assistance. Based on your name you might enjoy this website - www.savvypirates.com - check it out. My daughter runs the website. Thanks again!

**Jack.Sparrow** · 12-07-2007, 01:44 AM

You're welcome!

That's a great site

Even though I don't play that particular game, I'll surely find some interesting stuff, thanks.

12-05-2007, 05:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
crevrac2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5 OS: Windows Vista Ultimat	Can't burn dvd's! I just purchased a Toshiba Satellite A215-S4767 laptop computer. I cannot figure out how to copy a dvd! I have home movies on a dvd and thought I could just pop it in and the computer would load it on my hard drive so I could go back and make a copy - kinda like the making a cd. BUT, that's not working for me. What am I doing wrong? Do I need some other software installed in order to copy or make dvd's? Preloaded are Ulead Movie Maker from Toshiba, Windows DVD Maker and Windows DVD Movie Maker. I'm obviously not very computer literate - can someone please help me???

12-06-2007, 03:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jack.Sparrow Resident Pirate Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Qld, Aus Posts: 17,867 OS: XP SP3/Vista SP1 My System Blog Entries: 6	Re: Can't burn dvd's! Hello Crevrac2, Welcome to TSF Making a DVD is slightly different to making a CD in the sense that you do need to use some software to burn it, as opposed to the CD where you just pop it in and Windows does the rest. __________________ //PC Wizard//Speedfan//Can you run it?//Posting Screenshots//Posting System Specs//Donations//

12-06-2007, 06:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
crevrac2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5 OS: Windows Vista Ultimat	Re: Can't burn dvd's! Thanks for your reply. So I guess all that stuff preloaded on my computer is not what I need? Any suggestion on what software I should buy in order to do dvd's?

12-06-2007, 07:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jack.Sparrow Resident Pirate Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Qld, Aus Posts: 17,867 OS: XP SP3/Vista SP1 My System Blog Entries: 6	Re: Can't burn dvd's! The way I see it, you are trying to make a copy of a home made dvd? If that is the case, the programs you have currently installed should do. If that is not the case, could you please elaborate __________________ //PC Wizard//Speedfan//Can you run it?//Posting Screenshots//Posting System Specs//Donations//

12-06-2007, 09:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
crevrac2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5 OS: Windows Vista Ultimat	Re: Can't burn dvd's! Yes, that is the case but I can't seem to figure out how to do so?? I thought I should be able to copy my own homemade dvd's. As I said earlier, the software on my laptop is Windows DVD Maker, Windows Movie Maker and Ulead by Toshiba. When I put the dvd in it just starts playing. Which program should I use and what steps do I take. I obviously don't know what I'm doing! Appreciate all your advice!

12-06-2007, 09:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jack.Sparrow Resident Pirate Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Qld, Aus Posts: 17,867 OS: XP SP3/Vista SP1 My System Blog Entries: 6	Re: Can't burn dvd's! Ah I see what you mean now Sorry. You could do it in pretty much any of the programs you've mentioned. When you're playback starts, just quit it, open of any of the programs, Choose import clips (or something similar), find the files on your disk, import them into the program, then save the file to another disk. Alternatively, you could use third party software, which are designed primarily for that job, copying DVD's. DVD Shrink is one such program (it's free) and has guides on the site to explain the whole process I hope this helps. Please post back of you need more information, or if something is unclear. __________________ //PC Wizard//Speedfan//Can you run it?//Posting Screenshots//Posting System Specs//Donations//

12-06-2007, 09:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
crevrac2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5 OS: Windows Vista Ultimat	Re: Can't burn dvd's! I'll try that and let you know - thanks!

12-06-2007, 01:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
crevrac2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5 OS: Windows Vista Ultimat	Re: Can't burn dvd's! Hey Jack - after numerous tries, I finally was able to copy a dvd! Thank you so much for your assistance. Based on your name you might enjoy this website - www.savvypirates.com - check it out. My daughter runs the website. Thanks again!

12-07-2007, 01:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jack.Sparrow Resident Pirate Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Qld, Aus Posts: 17,867 OS: XP SP3/Vista SP1 My System Blog Entries: 6	Re: Can't burn dvd's! You're welcome! That's a great site Even though I don't play that particular game, I'll surely find some interesting stuff, thanks. __________________ //PC Wizard//Speedfan//Can you run it?//Posting Screenshots//Posting System Specs//Donations//