New guy needs help burning.

[coded]

I recently upgraded my system to include a benq dvd dd dw1620 Burner and it has been installed with Record Now deluxe software.

My problem is I have attempted to burn a dual layer Dvd after first creating an image of it using record now and then I am choosing Create cd from Image and adding a blank 4.7g dvd to which it says I need to add a blank Dvd 9 dvd ??? .. I know there are dual layer blanks available but they are very expensive so is there any way around this.

can I burn the created image onto normal blank dvd's and if so how ?

Is it possible my dvd burner is not dual layer comparable even though I was told it was ?

can you help out this new wood duck ?

[ramlin]

coded,
I am assuming you want to burn a movie. If so then your movie appears to be too big for a regular 4.7 GB. In order to fit the movie onto a single layer blank you should get DVD Shrink (it's freeware) which will enable you to shrink the size of the movie to the size of a SL blank - there are many tutorials how this software works on the net - go to, for example, www.videohelp.com or www.cdfreaks.com. If the movie is CSS protected you'll need, also dvddecrypter - again this is freeware and there are lots of tutorials on how this software works which you can find on the net.
I hope this helps

[rdgrimes]

If the movie is CSS protected you'll need, also dvddecrypter

No, actually, DVDShrink is all you need. But if you do decide to burn DL media, DVDDecryptor is the way to go, using ISO mode.

[ETP]

So Far! I have been able to back up every movie with Shrink and Nero.