Here’s the quandary: You need to duplicate a DVD but you only have one DVD drive. How can you clone the DVD? I can bark off a queue of DVD programs out there that are fit for the task; however, there’s an easier way to accomplish this without using any auxiliary software. There’s no need to download spyware suffused software or procure specialized programs such as Nero or Roxio. Wait, sometimes there you need to download burning software replete with junkware; however, I’ll show you how to navigate the mess near the end of this article.
The DVD stuff is built-in Windows 8.1, 8 and 7 have an integrated DVD burning solution. Admittedly, it’s a rudimentary program, but I actually find the dearth of options refreshing because it quickly lets me burn what I need without confusion.
First, copy all the files from your source DVD to a new folder on your desktop. I created a simple folder called Files to Burn and dropped a few items inside. Then pop in a blank DVD and wait a few seconds for the Windows AutoPlay feature to detect it. If AutoPlay doesn’t appear in 10 seconds, open Windows Explorer ( Windows Key + e) and click the DVD drive in the left pane under Computer.
A) How to copy a DVD to another DVD with a single DVD drive on PC: After the above 4 steps were finished, it will pop up a window which asks as follow, do as it said to burn DVD to new disc on Windows (10).
In Windows 7, Autoplay looks like this: Choose Burn files to disc then give the disc a title and choose With a CD/DVD player. I now empower you to drag and drop your files from your Desktop folder into the DVD burning window that shows desktop.ini. Click the Burn to disc button and you should be all set. This works best for files, photos, music and videos but isn’t ideal if you’re trying to make a bootable DVD or copy a non-commercial movie.
In that case, you should use. Heat it up with Imgburn ImgBurn let’s you burn HD DVDs, Blu-ray discs and supports numerous file formats and types. Get the latest version, install it and get going. With ImgBurn you can easily rip the DVD to an ISO and then burn that ISO to a second disc; unfortunately, you need to be circumspect on how your download and install this program or you could unwittingly install spyware on your computer. Pay attention to two things:.
The download page. The installation wizard On the download page, ignore all the ads and superfluous links and select a Mirror (aka: file server) from the center of the page. Then you’ll see a bunch of crap designed to forestall your effort to download the real program. Ignore the obnoxious green download button in the screen center (it’s an advertisement) and choose the smaller one in the bottom right corner highlighted below: Okay so we’re out of the weed there. Now in the installation wizard, accept the license agreement, default components and destination; however watch for spyware as you approach the sixth screen.
Say no to the gratuitous program called Conduit Search Protect. Ignore the recommended option and choose Custom installation (advanced). Make sure you uncheck the “Install Conduit Search Protect” box before you click Next. Stuff like this makes my blood boil and my skin bristle because I hate it how these software distributors make it so easy to fortuitously install junkware so annoying. Anyway, do the same thing for Tuneup Utilities That should mark the end of this vendors Draconian tricks and everything should complete smoothly. Now you can easily create an ISO image from the source disc and then burn that image to a new DVD all using a single DVD burner. Please let me know if this helped you in the comments below!
Thank you for the tips. Tried just using Windows 8.1 first on my newest laptop, would not even play the source DVD. Downloaded VLC, it played the DVD OK. Copied all the DVD files to a temp directory and burnt 3 disks; PC played these on the laptop but the family DVD player/TV didn’t play them. “Unknown Disk” was the message.
Downloaded Imgburn with your instructions. Copied the ISO Image – put in a fresh DVD disk and, after browsing and finding the ISO file on the root of C: drive, burnt that to the fresh disk. Put it in the DVD player plugged into the TV and Voila! I believe that has finally given me the copy facility I needed to copy family VHS video material I had professionally moved to DVD 10 years ago.
It takes about 10 min for 1 hour material to be burnt.
There are lots of great free tools around for ripping videos from DVDs, but when you need to make a perfect 1:1 replica of a disc, you need a dedicated copier. If you have two optical drives, most of the tools listed below will let you copy directly from one DVD to another. If you need to copy a lot of discs, you can pick up an external DVD-RW drive for around US$35/£25/AU$45.
If you only have one drive, don't worry – you can save a virtual copy of the whole disc (an image) to your hard drive, then burn it to a blank DVD later. Copying a standard 9GB DVD will typically take around 15 minutes, though it will depend on the speed of your drive. Most of the software below will allow you to turn your PC off automatically once it's finished, so you can leave it running while you're away from your desk. Most commercial DVD publishers prohibit making copies, so only use these tools if you have permission from the copyright holder or it's your own content. Ashampoo Burning Studio Free. Requires an email address to install is another superb DVD copier, full of thoughtfully designed features to make copying discs quick and easy. You'll be asked to submit an email address before installing the software, but that's a minor inconvenience and Ashampoo won't share it with third parties.
This free DVD copier includes all the options you'd expect, including the ability to make copies directly, or create an ISO to burn to disc later. It's the little extras that make Burning Studio Free really shine, though. Our favorite is the option to simulate burning to a disc before actually committing to it, enabling you to identify potential errors and avoid wasting a disc if something goes wrong. It's worth noting that although Ashampoo Burning Studio Free can create ISO and CUE/BIN images, its default format is Ashampoo's own ASHDISC. You'll want to select one of the other options if you're planning to share the image with other people who might be using different software. Some features behind paywall There’s no extra software bundled in ’s installer (a refreshing change for free software) and its interface is as simple and clear as possible.
It walks you through each step of creating your discs. Start by selecting the source (by dragging and dropping or using a file explorer), then create custom menus (three templates are included with the free software), then preview the results and burn the disc if you’re satisfied. The menu templates won’t be to everyone’s taste and there’s no scope for customizing them other than changing the text, but it’s unusual to see any menu options in free software. It’s a shame that some of the tools listed under ‘More DVD Tools’ are unavailable without upgrading to the premium version, and this isn’t immediately obvious unless you click on one, but Wondershare DVD Creator is otherwise a superb free DVD copier that’s hard to fault.
BurnAware Free. Bundled antivirus software has long been one of our favorite disc-burning applications, and it's also a great tool when you need to copy a DVD. The interface is as simple as they come; just select your preferred option from the splash screen and you’re ready to go. To copy a DVD, select the DVD-Video option from the Multimedia list, then select your source and destination drives.
If you only have one drive, select ‘Copy to ISO’ from the Disc Images list, then insert your disc and choose ‘Burn ISO’. When installing BurnAware Free, you’ll be offered a download of Avast Free Antivirus. It’s a good quality free security suite, but if you’re happy with your existing antivirus setup you can decline it. There's no option for removing DRM, but that won't be a problem since you aren't going to be copying protected discs. Only for video DVDs IQmango's downloads page lists this software as DVD Copy, but when installed it’s actually called. Don't let that put you off though; it's still an excellent tool that'll do a great job of copying your DVDs. It includes four components: disc cloning, burning to DVDs from a folder, copying DVDs to a folder, and saving DVDs to video files.
The cloning option requires two optical drives; if you only have one, select ‘Copy DVD to folder’ to create an ISO, then burn that to a disc. For simple DVD copying, IQmango's software is ideal, but it's worth noting that it's only designed for video discs. If you want to make a bootable data DVD, you'll need to look elsewhere. Nags to upgrade Most of 's features will expire after a brief trial period unless you upgrade to the premium version, but you'll still be able to make ISO images from DVDs after the trial expires. Unfortunately you won't be able to copy directly from one DVD to another, but WinX DVD Copy does have one key advantage over other DVD copiers: specifically that it can remove DVD region codes and encryption. This won't be important unless you've encrypted one of your own discs, but can be a lifesaver if you have.
The free element doesn't include a tool for burning ISOs to a new recordable disc, so you'll need a as well. Unless you really need to copy a region-locked disc, the other free DVD copiers here will serve you better.
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