Problem burning a 4.2 GB file.

[SIEva]

I'm trying to burn a 4.2 GB file to a DVD-r using Nero and then Burn Data DVD, but when I check the file on the DVD it is only about 200 MB.

I have burnt it twice now with the same result.

What can I do to get it to burn right?

Thanks.

 

[mzkhadir]

does the whole process go fine without a hitch ?

Does it error out and with what error ?

 

[SIEva]

No, thats whats weird, it fineshes and says "Burn Successful".

But i've done it twice.

I just noticed that when you select Data DVD it burns as an ISO, should I be using UDF or UDF/ISO?

 

[mzkhadir]

Uninstall/Reinstall Nero.

There is something wrong when you are burning as an ISO when you are using the data dvd option.

you can try updating your drives firmare from here : http://forum.rpc1.org/portal.php

Nero DVD Tutorial : http://www.computer-2tr.com/tips/05/20050924.html

 

[SIEva]

I have Nero on 2 computers and they both say that.

It burns a data dvd as a "DVD-ROM (ISO)"

I kind of remember there being a limit on file size with burns like that?

Is it ok to burn files a UDF or UDF/ISO?

 

[mzkhadir]

You should be able to use UDF/ISO to burn, but I havent used that option in the past ever. So you will have to try and find out.