DVD Shrink with Nero - burn wont start

Hi, I have a copy of Nero 6 and DVD Shrink 3.2. I am trying to copy my DVD. The process works fine (analysis, encoding) but when it triggers nero to start the burn i get a mesasage to enter a blank disk to write to. I enter a blank disk (Shintaro DVD-R) but nothing happens. It just keeps looking for a dik. It appears it is not recognised. All the files are in a directory i created (vob, etc). I also used Nero manually and tried to create from DVD files on hard drive. All work okay but when I enter a blank disc the burn button is not available (when i remove the disk the button is available). Help appreaciated greatly as i have spent days on this

 

Here's guide:
http://www.afterdawn.com/guides/archive/dvd9_to_dvdr_with_dvd_shrink.cfm
Here too:
http://www.afterdawn.com/guides/archive/burning_dvd_with_nero.cfm

One question have you been able to burn anything with the DVD media you have?
You might try some different media, stick to preminum stuff for best results, some dvd burners are picky with media & make sure your using a format that is compatitable with your burner.

 

I have been able to burn movies that are not protected to these disks using nero only. I am using DVD shrink to remove the protection. I will read the guides for any further help. Is autorun setting a problem or speed settings on burner or DVD shrink?

 

Uhhh, you ARE making a backup? Otherwise, this forum probably won't help you. Typically making copies of DVD movies are quite illegal.

Correct me if I'm wrong!

 

i understand the legals. I have 4 young children who have quite a library. The problem is many disks are now too damaged to work properly. i want to cheaply back some of the better ones up (Toy Story and Toy story 2, lion king). I thought my problem would be common but it appears that i will struggle to resolve. I might try dvd decrypter if i do not get any answers on dvd shrink and nero.

 

Be sure you have the latest Nero updates (Ver. 6.6.0.3 or 6.6.0.6). Can be found at their web site. Also you might try DVD-R if your using DVD+R media. Updating works for most.

 

Thankyou for the feedback. Problem resolved with different media.

 

Doesn't that depend on which country you are in? (I realise that it doesn't necessarily mean that it's allowed in this forum)

For example, here in Australia it is illegal, but I thought that in countries like the United States you could make a personal backup under their "Fair use rights".

 

I believe you are correct, but, I feel it is a gray area. I have heard that making personal backups is legal, then again, I've heard that copying dvds is illegal. If, I'm wrong, I'd love to be corrected!

 

It really depends on which country you are in as I stated.

Here in Australia, it's illegal to copy a copyrighted DVD (or music CD) regardless of whether you own the original or not.

However, it's perfectly legal to make a backup copy of a game you own, whereas in some countries it's not.

It's not a big deal anyway as I've never heard of them prosecuting someone for it.

It's like recording a TV program on your VCR (remember them?).

Technically it's illegal, although it would be pretty bad publicity if they started prosecuting people.