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Got a copy of the Apollo DVD and let me tell you it's ace.

But I can't copy it.

I've copied loads of other DVDs, but this one is different.

I've tried it on two PCs, by copying direct DVD to DVD, by copying to the harddrive and by pulling the files across.

Instead of the normal Audio_TS and Video_TS folders, there's one called ROXIOPLASMA and one called Video_TS.

The Video_TS one looks normal, the ROXIOPLASMA one has a file called METADATA.DAT, which measures exactly 1MB.

The DVD writer program I use is Nero.

Should I give up?

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BIGINOIL wrote: :banghead:

Got a copy of the Apollo DVD and let me tell you it's ace.

But I can't copy it.

I've copied loads of other DVDs, but this one is different.

I've tried it on two PCs, by copying direct DVD to DVD, by copying to the harddrive and by pulling the files across.

Instead of the normal Audio_TS and Video_TS folders, there's one called ROXIOPLASMA and one called Video_TS.

The Video_TS one looks normal, the ROXIOPLASMA one has a file called METADATA.DAT, which measures exactly 1MB.

The DVD writer program I use is Nero.

Should I give up?

FFS looks like some proprietry wank has creapt in. Boy do I hate that.

When you say copying.....you mean as in copying the contents of the disc or as in making an ISO/other image from it?

If you're copying files I think you're losing something along the way, something that's not a literal part of he filesyetem. Try using "make image" or whatever nero calls it. Come to think of it, nero is stupid and can't do that without you manually putting the files into it and burning it to the "image recorder" so it's no use. You need something less intrusive...something like daemon tools or alsohol120% Basically if they disc has a load of non-standard fanny farts all over it but it plays.... the best thing is to make identical copies, aything else and your burning app will (as you have seen) Choke.

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Steve Campbell wrote:

FFS looks like some proprietry wank has creapt in. Boy do I hate that.

When you say copying.....you mean as in copying the contents of the disc or as in making an ISO/other image from it?

If you're copying files I think you're losing something along the way, something that's not a literal part of he filesyetem. Try using "make image" or whatever nero calls it. Come to think of it, nero is stupid and can't do that without you manually putting the files into it and burning it to the "image recorder" so it's no use. You need something less intrusive...something like daemon tools or alsohol120% Basically if they disc has a load of non-standard fanny farts all over it but it plays.... the best thing is to make identical copies, aything else and your burning app will (as you have seen) Choke.

All I want to do is make a straight copy of the entire DVD. Identical copy doesn't work - I get a message saying "This willnae play" (it's the scottish version of Nero) and, sure enough, it doesnae. Err, doesn't.

I've tried just writing what's in the video_TS folder but that doesn't work either.

By the way, if anyone has any use for about ten DVDRs with stupid files burnt on them let me know!

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well definitely try going through an image making program. Nero obviously ISN'T copying it identically if the input plays and the output doesn't :D

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Certainly seems that way.

Where can I get DVD clone from? That's what I need.

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Independant Woman - Elbow

Listen to it twice and then try to get it out of your head.

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Did you get the DVD off James Thomas? In the weeding thread he mentioned that he had some problems when burning his 'weed' copy that left him with discs that would play but not copy.

If you've tried two different computers, it sounds like the disc is duff. If you need a fresh one, let me know.

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That's why I suggested something lower level, something that wont be confused by whatever's happened.

If it were me I'd cat /dev/hdc>image.iso and just burn that.

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Col, when you've finally pulled your finger out from your arse can you send me a copy?

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BA wrote: Col, when you've finally pulled your finger out from your arse can you send me a copy?

Speaking of which... I forgot to mail you yer lap.

/me scuttles off to winrar

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