DragonQuest Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 What is the best free software to a burn a dvd on my laptop? apparently Im having a problem burning a dvd and I dont want to take it somewhere to get fixed because I think its a software issue not a hardware one, the thing is Ive had the laptop for over a year now and I have never tried burning anything, dvd movies and cds play just fine and it is a DVD+RW drive , I bought one of those cheap 20baht dvdr's from pantip and I tried a few programs like WM and Nero 3 but its not working, so im gonna try to download the nero 7 one to see if it might work tonight(its a big file) any other options I have? I am using the region 3 which in thailand, thx guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikster Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 On the same topic - what is a good program to burn DVDs in general? I tried Nero 7 but it seems to have turned into a stinkin' pile of spyware these days, I just can't stand to have it on my system. It installs itself everywhere and then some. No thanks, I just want to burn the odd DVD. Anyone using Alcohol 120%? I heard it's good. Any other recommendations? I am currently using the program that came with my computer, NTI CD & DVD maker. It's using 100% CPU for burning a DVD so I definitely do NOT recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naka Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 You could try CDBurnerXP Pro 3 (free) from www.cdburnerxp.se naka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astral Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Are yuo sure you are buying the right disks. DVD-R is the more common standard, so do make sure you buy disks to match your drive. I find Nero 6.6 works quite well, but may not recognise the latest drives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I use Nero 7 and don't see anything regarding spyware. As for using 100% CPU, nearly any DVD authoring/writing software will be that way. It is very CPU intensive. Another package I use and find very good is Sonic MyDVD (Roxio Media Creator Suite) . For just writing/backup, then RecordNow DX from the same company. As mentioned, be sure the DVD is compatible with your writer. You mentioned DVD+R/W and most DVDs are -R so verify your writer support. Some free software Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyy Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Adding to the -R and +R issue already mentioned is the problem with most dvd burners only liking disks from certain manufacturers. Of course, different manufacturer's drives will prefer different companie's dvds, so I can only tell you to buy an assortment. Our previous dvd burner loved Princo disks. Our new dvd burner will fail to burn every time using a Princo disk, and likes Vio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonQuest Posted January 5, 2007 Author Share Posted January 5, 2007 it is + and a - under the plus so I assume its both + and -, so im gonna try a few more programs then another disc brand if those dont work I might have a hardware problem . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadish_sweetball Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Another point is to not cram the disc completely full. DVDs are different from CDs in that they are more sensitive. You can cram a CD full and it still works, but the likelihood of a coaster is much larger with a DVD. Leave a few 100 MB if possible. Also, finalizing the disc on the first session increases the likelihood of a working disc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingyai Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Dvd Shrink is the best, small and easy to use program. can find by searching web. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friend2 Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 (edited) Are you sure the DVD-RW drive is indeed a DVD writer ? Sometimes, cause of labeling, people misstake DVD-RW combo drives as being DVD writers. In that case you can only write CD's. Maybe you have a model name ? Edited January 5, 2007 by friend2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisan Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I tried Nero 7 but it seems to have turned into a stinkin' pile of spyware these days, I just can't stand to have it on my system. It installs itself everywhere and then some. No thanks, I just want to burn the odd DVD. No spyware in Nero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Are you sure the DVD-RW drive is indeed a DVD writer ?Sometimes, cause of labeling, people misstake DVD-RW combo drives as being DVD writers. In that case you can only write CD's. Maybe you have a model name ? I second this, as I had the same problem writing to DVD discs, and I was told on this forum that I indeed had a combo drive not a dvd writer. This could be the problem if you are finding that you can write to standard discs without a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikster Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I use Nero 7 and don't see anything regarding spyware. As for using 100% CPU, nearly any DVD authoring/writing software will be that way. It is very CPU intensive. Another package I use and find very good is Sonic MyDVD (Roxio Media Creator Suite) . For just writing/backup, then RecordNow DX from the same company.As mentioned, be sure the DVD is compatible with your writer. You mentioned DVD+R/W and most DVDs are -R so verify your writer support. Some free software Thanks for the info. Last time I installed Nero it came with all sorts of programs including some sort of search bar which installed itself in my task bar and was hard/impossible to turn off. Hence the spyware rant. Maybe they removed that by now?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisan Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Thanks for the info. Last time I installed Nero it came with all sorts of programs including some sort of search bar which installed itself in my task bar and was hard/impossible to turn off. Hence the spyware rant. Maybe they removed that by now?! The user has always been able to customise the installation of Nero. Hence, the options can be selected or deselected during the set up procedure. What you have is what you selected. Definitely no spyware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stekmer Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Dvd Shrink is the best, small and easy to use program.can find by searching web. I agree completely - DVD Shrink is great for burning DVDs and has the added bonus of shrinking Dual Layer DVs onto a single layer DVD. AND - its totally FREE (Donations welcommed) Web site is HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikster Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Thanks for the info. Last time I installed Nero it came with all sorts of programs including some sort of search bar which installed itself in my task bar and was hard/impossible to turn off. Hence the spyware rant. Maybe they removed that by now?! The user has always been able to customise the installation of Nero. Hence, the options can be selected or deselected during the set up procedure. What you have is what you selected. Definitely no spyware. It's been a while but what I am absolutely sure about is that there was no option to not install the "Nero Scout". I think I eventually found a program on the Nero website which removed Scout though. But, like I said, perhaps they saw the errors in their ways and there is now an option to leave it out. To be clear: Are you sure that the Nero installer allows a user to _not_ install Scout? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 To be clear: Are you sure that the Nero installer allows a user to _not_ install Scout? No option to choose 'not to install' Scout, I just never enable it so never notice it. I agree that 7 is somewhat bloated but most features can be selected through custom install (except Scout) to install what you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 I seem to remember that when I tried to install Nero in the past, it came bundled with Yahoo Toolbar which you could deselect during the installation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonQuest Posted January 7, 2007 Author Share Posted January 7, 2007 (edited) ok im in deep trouble, I finally got Nero 7 and it gives me an error, I tried burning it as a data DVD and DVD movie and nothing is working I tried several times, I even tried burn4free,DVD shrink and 3 other cheap programs, I even used 2 different dvd's + and - , does anyone know where I can take my laptop to get fixed in bangkok for a reasonable price?, or at least to find out what the problem is? it is a sony vaio btw and i bought it last year so unfortunatly the warrenty has expired ; ; here are the specs: Intel Pentium M Processor 740 (1.73GHz) Supporting DVD+R Double Layer disc DVD-+RW Drive WXGA 1280 X 800 NVIDIA GeForce GO 6200 with TurboCache (128 MB) 1GB 60 GB Edited January 7, 2007 by DragonQuest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadish_sweetball Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Your specs do not seem to indicate you have a DVD writer - if it is a DVD writer it usually says so explicitly - a DVD drive just means a drive capable of playing DVDs. To find out, is there any chance you could give us the exact name of the VAIO model as there are several different ones with different specs? The model name should be on the chassis or in/on the manual. If you do indeed have a DVD writer that is faulty, perhaps it would be a good idea to go straight to Sony? I dont know what the local branch of SONY is like, but when I needed a new battery for my ASUS laptop, after two hours in Panthip being directed between different stores, I finally ended up getting the address to ASUS' office near Lumphini Park, and they were surprised to see me there but immensely helpful and nice. I had my new battery installed in just under 15 minutes. With a local store it's hit and miss, you dont know what you're getting unless you've dealt successfully with them before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonQuest Posted January 7, 2007 Author Share Posted January 7, 2007 (edited) hey thanks for the info , should I take it to the place where i bought or to the sony service center where they fix stuff by my house? I think if I went to the store they would send it there anyways, but Im not too sure, Ill inform you guys what the deal is once I take it there, I hope they dont charge me a arm and a leg lol. Model is VGN-FS25SP p.s when i bought it the guy told me it burns dvd's. Edited January 7, 2007 by DragonQuest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadish_sweetball Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Try the Sony Center first if it is close to your house as you say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonQuest Posted January 7, 2007 Author Share Posted January 7, 2007 dont mean to be a spaz but doesnt DVD RW mean re-writable DVD drive? like CD RW? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadish_sweetball Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 DVD RW most likely means it can play DVD RW discs - rewritable DVD discs. Perhaps Tywais or some other guru can confirm or refute...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 DVD RW most likely means it can play DVD RW discs - rewritable DVD discs. Perhaps Tywais or some other guru can confirm or refute...? Supporting DVD+RDouble Layer disc DVD-+RW Drive This suggests it is writable (DVD). Mine says DVD R/RW and is also dual layer. Labeling can sometimes be misleading though and can't be certain. However, it should at least be able to write to a standard CD, if it can't then there is most likely a problem with it. Since the OP has installed Nero 7, just run Nero Info Tool and it will tell everything about his CD/DVD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friend2 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 It should indeed be able to write DVD's: http://www.sony.co.th/VAIO_ENG/prod_info/v...ifications.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonQuest Posted January 7, 2007 Author Share Posted January 7, 2007 wow friend2 I tried looking it up also with no luck how did you find it ??? amazing ! Hopefully sony service center can tell me what the problem was, Ill keep you guys up to date. thx again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonnyJ Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I had a problem with my 2 year old Vaio combo drive some time ago, as it first stopped writing cds and later couldn't even read most. Sony centre at Petchburi Road just said it's broken buy new combo for 5000 thb since the warranty was expired, without even opening the box and cheking it. You should go get it checked there first though. At Phanthip's Sony shop first floor they offered to change the drive for a combo for 1000 thb or dvd rw for 5000 thb (forgot the brand). Got my self a dvd rw which is causing some problems though and getting very hot, maybe due the Vaio model I have, PCG-K64S, which is not designed for burning dvd drives. But atlest the service was excellent there. Still burns dvds but slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonnyJ Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Forgot to add that the operation on my vaio was nerve wrecking but they got it back to gether and only had few extra screws to spare in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonQuest Posted January 7, 2007 Author Share Posted January 7, 2007 ROFLMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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