Imaging

[Mark Miller]

I finally have my machine set up just the way I want, and now I want to image my hardrive to a dvd+rw disc.
The question is which is the best program, and how much compression should I use. I have about 13 gig to image.

System is
1,8ghs
512ddr
120gig hardrive
dvd+rw
thanks Mark:)

[Paul Komski]

I like DriveImage 5.0 for imaging onto CD-RW and assume that it will work for DVD-RW - but I would do some checking first. In fact, I seldom go the direct route and prefer to create the image on the HDD, with appropriate size if won't fit on one disc, and then burn the image using my regular burning software.

The level of compression is really a matter of choice. Compression creates smaller images but takes longer to do.

[mjc]

If you go the route of writing the image file to the hard drive first there should be no reason for it not to work with a DVD writer...

[Mark Miller]

Quick question guys,
Why would you image to hardrive and then burn to disc. Why not burn to disc right away?
Thanks Mark

[Paul Komski]

Sometimes its a matter of what I'm doing at the time. I don't like to do anything else with the pc when I'm actively burning; thus I would make my image file(s) and then burn at a time when I'm not at (or might need) the pc. Also I keep a separtate partition on which to store a number of image files (for quick restores if you like) but only actually burn one or two of the really critical ones onto CDs.

BTW I see that the latest version Norton Ghost 2003 has at last got a windows interface, which was one of the main reason that I liked DriveImage so much.

Since DVD-burning is only beginning to take-off, I guess that both these applications are going to need constant upgrading for the near future.

I also saw that some OEMs (those using some of the panasonic DVD-burners for example) will be bundling DriveImage as part of their "software package".

[Mark Miller]

Hi Paul,
HP has a seperate image of orginal setup on all their comps now,which is why the don't have imaging software with dvd burner [I think]. They sure have a ton of other stuff that i still havn't looked out.
I'll go with the recommendations and check out the new ghost
Thanks Mark

[Paul Komski]

I forgot to mention another reason for imaging to the HDD, though this may not be relevant if you can image the whole drive onto one DVD.

Viz:- It's a lot quicker and easier to restore an image file from the HDD than by having to insert and reinsert a number of CDs. ;)

[enkk]

Hi Mark,
If I don´t get you wrong ,you would like to create DVD holding your photo´s,RIGHT?? If I´m right,have you try this program `ULEAD PICTURE SHOW´?You can play in a DVD Player and wacth it on TV.Easy to use and fast.You can dowload the free 13days Trial vision in the Ulead website.
But there a problem(for me):( After I´ve finish created my photo´s in the dvd disk,I can´t add more pictures to the same disk(even it not full).Is anyone here can slove this problem? But when I used window Xp to create a cd-r I can add it more and many times untill the cd-r is full.Is it true when you burn a disk,it´s better to close websites?Anyone can help me?Thanks!

enkk

PS:Mark,did you know that is possible to copy a DVD Movies to a DVD-R?If I remember we have talked about this before.

[Mark Miller]

Hio enkk,
What I am trying to do, is different than what you wrote [no problem though]. I am trying to create an exact duplicate of my hardrive and put it on a dvd+rw disc. as far as what you want to do, you might find it hard to duplicte a movie because of the copy right that is probably on the disc. as far as what disc, it depends on what type of dvd recorder you have. If it is dvd-r, that is the type of disc you need to use. If I am misunderstanding you, please post back
Mark:)

[enkk]

Mark, what I mean is I am using CD-R, CD-RW and DVD-R.I ´ve Pioneer DVR-A04 Burner.And all of those disc can only write once,meaning:
I burned only some images to those empty disc(I try all those 3 disc as above).And after it finish,I try to add some more images to those disc in the 2nd time,but it refuse to burn into the dics.All I want to know is why I can add more images to a same disc.But when I´m trying used Window XP system to write to a same disc a fews times it works.It can write as many times as you like untill the disc is FULL.But I can´t do that when I using some other program like DVD PictureShow and Intant CD/DVD?I don´t understand why.I hope you understand whát I´m try to tell you.:)

About the copying movies go to this website : www.afterdawn.com


enkk

[Mark Miller]

The only thing I can think of is that the dvd is only a rite once drive. The cd-rw is a rewrite drive, but cannot record movies. I might be wrong but I think that could be the problem. Thanks for link I am going to check it out.
Let me know Mark:)

[enkk]

Hmm....I have to call the pioneer company and ask about it...Not the DVD-R!!!As I said I can write more than once in Windows XP:Is it in the XP System that I have to change something:confused: .

enkk

[Mark Miller]

To be honest I relly don't know. I don't think the problem is with Win XP
Mark:confused:

[Paul Komski]

enkk; I think the problem relates to the settings in your burning software, which are probably set to "Disk at Once" and should be changed to "Session or Track at Once" and without the Disc being closed afterwards.

Data can keep being added to CD-R "sessions that are open" though it cannot be read from that session until the session is closed. Sessions (and Tracks) can keep being added to a CD until it is full, as long as the Disc itself has not been closed.

Once a Disc is closed, however, it becomes totally and permanently write protected. Check out the various default options (or settings that you may have changed) in the various burning software.

[enkk]

Hi Paul,

Thank´s!I will try to find out where I can change the setting.Strange why both of the software act the same way.I have readed something in a book it said: `If you´re serious about creating CD´s,you should invest in fuul-strenght CD-recording software...if you do so,BE SURE TO DISABLE WINDOWS XP´S BUILT-IN RECORDING CAPABILITIES,WHICH CAN CAUSE CONFLICTS WITH THE THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE(now,i been thinking is this the problem?).If it is,where I can find this place to disable the windows XP´s built-in recording capabilities?But in the other hand I will try to find out where to change the setting of my burning software too.

Thanks again,Paul.

enkk