can't burn a dvd from disk

for about 30 days i have been trying to take a _ts directory with vob, ifo, etc files in it and 'burn' it so i can watch it...and i have made 6 coasters. a friend wanted a copy of 2 dvd's about the telescopes where she works, i took windows explore and copied the files from the dvd's to my disk (1 is approx 1gb and the other is approx 3+gb), so i could store em while i figgered out how to burn em. so i use nero - take files in _ts dir and drag & drop to the left panel in the video ts dir. i did that and hit burn and it simply makes a copy of the same files (bup, ifo, vob) on disk... help plz i also tried roxio7 with same results, even tried burnatonce, no go!

 

You need a program like CloneDVD or something simliar to copy a DVD. I'm not sure if Nero can do this because I havn't tried it. I use CloneDVD for all DVD backups. It's the best and easiest IMO. This is for legal copies only by the way.

You can download the trial version below.

CloneDVD 2.8.5.1

 

ok let me make sure i understand. the files i have on hard drive are bad because of how they got there. so i need to get the original cd's ( no they are NOT copyright protected) then get clonedvd and rip the cd's to hard disk. now how do i write this result to dvd so i can view it??? tks for your patience, i promise never to use a dvd again!!!

 

Are you wanting to copy a CD to DVD or makes copies of your DVD?

 

evidently i dont know the difference...a friend has 2 dvd's that have those ts_ directories that hold bup, ifo, vob files. i need to make a viewable movie/vid clip from that collection of files. tkz

 

Do you have the original disc you need to makes copies of?

 

tks for your reply...i can get the original discs, no problem. meanwhile, can we lay out a plan as far as what software to use and what to do with it as i use it...hehe seriously, i am anxious to get this project done so i can go back to those lame little ole cd-rw discs. aloha

 

The original disc, I need to know if it's a DVD or CD.

 

the source was/is dvd NOT cd...

 

Just wanted confirmation before I told you what programs to use. Download and install the TRIAL version of CloneDVD.

Insert the DVD and run the program, choose "Clone DVD" the middle option and then in the next step point it to your DVD drive and click next until it starts to copy.

Afterwards it will prompt to enter a blank disc and it burns it for you.

Let me know if you have any problems.

 

excellent...big mahalos (lots of thanks in hawaiian). i will get the originals and go to work. i truly hope that i dont have to talk to you again!!! tks

 

Let me know how it works out.

Good Luck!