Burning Data DVD's

[abspi8]

Hey guys, how do I burn just normal data onto a dvd to use it for storage? Not a movie or anything, but just data? What programs and stuff do you use?

 

[MaverickBP]

roxio, nero, any program should work.

 

[CalvinHobbes]

You should be able to select Data DVD or it may be called DVD ISO or DVD UDF.

 

[abspi8]

I only have DVD decrypter and it won't select the data files that I want to burn to dvd. Do I have to create a new file out of my data files to burn it to dvd? Is DVD Decrypter capable of this? Or should I go out and find some freeware that'll let me burn data dvds?

 

[MaverickBP]

that program only "decrypts" the dvds. i dont believe it has a burn function built it. go to download.com. youll find a free burning software in no time.

 

[firerock]

I believe you can just drop the files you want into the drive in Explorer window and Windows will burn it for you (WinXP).

 

[shortylickens]

I use dvdshrink (http://dvdshrink.org) to make a DVD iso file. Its normally 4.7 GB or less. Then I use Roxio Platinum 6 or Nero Ultra 6 to burn the iso to a dvd.
(They were worth the money.)

For misc. files, I use Roxio's classic creator (creator classic??). I like the interface and it always makes discs I can read on other computers. The WinXP Explorer burner is not comprehensive enough, especially for DVD's. It always screws up my discs.

(P.S. I have a Sony 510A.)

 

[Ze]

decrypter has a burn feature, but only for .iso's.

I use Nero for data dvds.

 

[forkart]

Download MagicISO, Using it to burn ISO image to DVD. it is a good ISO burner.

 

[n7]

Nero is your friend.

If you don't have Nero, check out the eBay stores for a cheap OEM copy 🙂

 

[thunderroller]

nero is good

 

[Gigantopithecus]

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