Copying DVDs / CDs - Software

[dombooth]

Hi all,

It's been a while since I copied any discs

What software do you usually use /recommend to clients to copy DVDs? (legally)

Dom

 

[HFultzjr]

Data DVDs? or are you talking "Movies". If "Movies", I'm out, as that is a whole other legal/moral issue!

 

[NJW]

What software do you usually use /recommend to clients to copy DVDs? (legally)

CDBurnerXP every time. In spite of the name, it works on Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista/2008/Win7/Win8 (x86 / x64). Doesn't mess with Windows settings/drivers and has an excellent on-line help. Never had to give support after installation and showing the client the help and FAQ pages.

It does require .NET 2.0/3.5, which can be a nuisance if you have wait through the install, but most will already have it, of course.

 

[dombooth]

Data DVDs? or are you talking "Movies". If "Movies", I'm out, as that is a whole other legal/moral issue!

Yes could be data also. You are legally allowed to have a backup. The specific client that has asked is copying a disc he has made a few years ago.

CDBurnerXP every time. In spite of the name, it works on Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista/2008/Win7/Win8 (x86 / x64). Doesn't mess with Windows settings/drivers and has an excellent on-line help. Never had to give support after installation and showing the client the help and FAQ pages.

It does require .NET 2.0/3.5, which can be a nuisance if you have wait through the install, but most will already have it, of course.

Awesome, thank you!

Dom

 

[Calx]

Another vote here for CDBurnerXP also there is DeepBurner, but always install CDBurner
Use it myself

 

[Martyn]

Yes CDBurnerXP for years.

 

[TechPJC]

Apart from CDBurnerXP: ImgBurn, AnyBurn, BurnAware, StarBurn, and True Burner.

 

[cypress]

Love CDBurnerXP and ImgBurn is another favorite for me.

 

[SilverLeaf]

Yet another advantage to having a linux box on your bench is that you have such a variety of powerful programs to choose from. K3B, Brasero, Xfburn all come to mind for this task. Plenty of command line options as well. Gotta love FOSS.

 

[Krynn72]

ImgBurn on windows, K3b on linux. I like imgburn on windows the best because it's warning prompts are pretty funny.

 

[acs]

CDBurner XP is installed all all PCs that leave here. Why customer rings up I know exactly where to point them.

 

[AndyM]

I use MagicISO, Used to use Nero, but grew up

http://www.magiciso.com/index.htm

Andy

 

[glennd]

ImgBurn for me

 

[JustInspired]

ImgBurn for me too. Unless...I have to span a bunch of folders across two or more discs. Then CDBurnerXP rocks.

 

[Easy PC]

ImgBurn for me.

 

[coffee]

Iam a linux running shop. I would use dd to make copies of software/dvds. Then I would take the iso file and burn it with K3B.

I find that to be extremely easy to do.

 

[glennd]

ImgBurn for me too. Unless...I have to span a bunch of folders across two or more discs. Then CDBurnerXP rocks.

good information, i must remember that.

 

[Bootman 650]

ImgBurn for me too. Quality.

 

[HFultzjr]

Another vote for CDBurner XP!

 

[glennd]

seems to be about 50/50 CdBurnerXp and ImgBurn (except for those weird linux types ). I've now got both in my portable tool kit.