DVD writing add on for XP?

[Guest]

Seems odd that I have not noticed this before: that XP reads dvds already
authored but will not recognise or format blanks (Properties shows the drive
as 'raw' and 'full')

And checking through some of the threads I find that XP curiously never was
given the capability of writing to dvd.

I have used a Roxio prog to write a few dvd data discs, but stopped using it
when I noticed it had an alarming capacity to corrupt and make disappear any
video file that it didn't like.

So can somebody tell me if there is a simple free fix out there to add the
dvd writing function to the generality of XP functions: and if so point me
at a download link.

Otherwise, is there a recommended free dvd writing utility that I can
download that will integrate neatly with XP so that dvds can be formatted
and written to like any other disc type.

I have googled for options but I do not have the experience to know which to
choose.

Thanks for any tips,

S

 

[Gordon]

So can somebody tell me if there is a simple free fix out there to add the
dvd writing function to the generality of XP functions: and if so point me
at a download link.

CDBurner XP Pro. Used it for several years - no problems. And free.

http://cdburnerxp.se/

 

[Guest]

CDBurner XP Pro. Used it for several years - no problems. And free.

http://cdburnerxp.se/

Gosh, that was quick Gordon!

Cheers for the tip,

S

 

[Tom [Pepper] Willett]

The OP needs to check their hardware compatibility list to make sure their
equipment is compatible.

: : >
: > So can somebody tell me if there is a simple free fix out there to add
the
: > dvd writing function to the generality of XP functions: and if so point
me
: > at a download link.
:
:
: CDBurner XP Pro. Used it for several years - no problems. And free.
:
: http://cdburnerxp.se/
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[Gordon]

The OP needs to check their hardware compatibility list to make sure their
equipment is compatible.

As long as he's got any CD/DVD RW drive, it'll work.

 

[WTC]

Seems odd that I have not noticed this before: that XP reads dvds
already authored but will not recognise or format blanks (Properties
shows the drive as 'raw' and 'full')

And checking through some of the threads I find that XP curiously
never was given the capability of writing to dvd.

Hi spamlet,

MS has recently added support for DVD burning for Windows XP

Description of the Image Mastering API v2.0 (IMAPIv2.0) update package
that is dated June 26, 2007
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=932716

Image Mastering API v2.0 (IMAPIv2.0) for Windows XP (KB932716)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...FamilyID=b5f726f1-4ace-455d-bad7-abc4dd2f147b

 

[M.I.5¾]

Seems odd that I have not noticed this before: that XP reads dvds already
authored but will not recognise or format blanks (Properties shows the
drive as 'raw' and 'full')

And checking through some of the threads I find that XP curiously never
was given the capability of writing to dvd.

I have used a Roxio prog to write a few dvd data discs, but stopped using
it when I noticed it had an alarming capacity to corrupt and make
disappear any video file that it didn't like.

So can somebody tell me if there is a simple free fix out there to add the
dvd writing function to the generality of XP functions: and if so point me
at a download link.

Otherwise, is there a recommended free dvd writing utility that I can
download that will integrate neatly with XP so that dvds can be formatted
and written to like any other disc type.

There are many both free and for money. They all suffer from the same
problem - they are unreliable in that they suddenly and without warning
corrupt the disc being written to. This is because the CD and DVD was never
really intended to be used in this manner and the drive has to leave large
gaps between data blocks to minimise the risk of overwriting something
important. Unfortunately, occasionally - they miss.

I you really want to use this mode of writing to DVDs then always use DVD+RW
disc rather than DVD-RW (or CD-RW). The '+' format contains technology that
allows the disc writer to locate the data blocks with byte accuracy,
something the '-' format can never do. Even so, it still does sometimes go
wrong.

But the really good news is that Windows XP already does have the capability
to write to DVDs in the manner that you wish already built in. The only
wrinkle is that you require a disc drive that supports DVD-RAM discs (and
the discs). These are formatted and used exactly like a standard (if
somewhat slow) hard or floppy disc. The fastest drives claim to read and
write DVD-RAM discs at 12x speed, but I am not aware of any discs that
operate anywhere near that fast.

Another issue is if you wish to share DVD-RAM discs between XP and Vista
systems. Vista has implemented the Digital Rights Management and
consequently discs formated on XP are not fully compatible with Vista (and
vice versa) but they are at least readable.

 

[M.I.5¾]

Hi spamlet,

MS has recently added support for DVD burning for Windows XP

Description of the Image Mastering API v2.0 (IMAPIv2.0) update package
that is dated June 26, 2007
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=932716

Image Mastering API v2.0 (IMAPIv2.0) for Windows XP (KB932716)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...FamilyID=b5f726f1-4ace-455d-bad7-abc4dd2f147b

They do not provide Windows XP with any new *native* ability to write DVD
discs. They provide improved support to IMAPI dependant third party disc
writing utilities.

 

[Guest]

Hi spamlet,

MS has recently added support for DVD burning for Windows XP

Description of the Image Mastering API v2.0 (IMAPIv2.0) update package
that is dated June 26, 2007
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=932716

Image Mastering API v2.0 (IMAPIv2.0) for Windows XP (KB932716)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...FamilyID=b5f726f1-4ace-455d-bad7-abc4dd2f147b

Thanks for the tip William,

I have done the update as you suggested, but, as noted by MI5¾, I will need
to do other refinements too.

Cheers,

S

 

[Guest]

There are many both free and for money. They all suffer from the same
problem - they are unreliable in that they suddenly and without warning
corrupt the disc being written to. This is because the CD and DVD was
never really intended to be used in this manner and the drive has to leave
large gaps between data blocks to minimise the risk of overwriting
something important. Unfortunately, occasionally - they miss.

I you really want to use this mode of writing to DVDs then always use
DVD+RW disc rather than DVD-RW (or CD-RW). The '+' format contains
technology that allows the disc writer to locate the data blocks with byte
accuracy, something the '-' format can never do. Even so, it still does
sometimes go wrong.

But the really good news is that Windows XP already does have the
capability to write to DVDs in the manner that you wish already built in.
The only wrinkle is that you require a disc drive that supports DVD-RAM
discs (and the discs). These are formatted and used exactly like a
standard (if somewhat slow) hard or floppy disc. The fastest drives claim
to read and write DVD-RAM discs at 12x speed, but I am not aware of any
discs that operate anywhere near that fast.

Another issue is if you wish to share DVD-RAM discs between XP and Vista
systems. Vista has implemented the Digital Rights Management and
consequently discs formated on XP are not fully compatible with Vista (and
vice versa) but they are at least readable.

Thanks for the info MI5¾,

Actually I was more interested in backing up to DVD-R discs, of which I have
a large pile. I do have a couple of rewritable CDs that I formatted with
DirectCD to use as drag and drop type discs, but in fact, I have never had
to use them, as USB flash drives largely eliminated the need for them.

I just want to start archiving mp3 files on to to DVD for easier filing and
less space than on CD. Don't really see why DVD should behave any different
from any other filing space. [Already found that I have to be sure not to
put any data discs I do make into our DVDR, as it reformats them without
asking first...]

Cheers,

S

 

[Guest]

CDBurner XP Pro. Used it for several years - no problems. And free.

http://cdburnerxp.se/

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Thanks ever so folks!

cdburnerxp looks just great: nice clear layout, dead easy drag and drop and
whoosh 750 meg of files copied in a couple of minutes.

Excellent!

Cheers,

S

 

[M.I.5¾]

There are many both free and for money. They all suffer from the same
problem - they are unreliable in that they suddenly and without warning
corrupt the disc being written to. This is because the CD and DVD was
never really intended to be used in this manner and the drive has to
leave large gaps between data blocks to minimise the risk of overwriting
something important. Unfortunately, occasionally - they miss.

I you really want to use this mode of writing to DVDs then always use
DVD+RW disc rather than DVD-RW (or CD-RW). The '+' format contains
technology that allows the disc writer to locate the data blocks with
byte accuracy, something the '-' format can never do. Even so, it still
does sometimes go wrong.

But the really good news is that Windows XP already does have the
capability to write to DVDs in the manner that you wish already built in.
The only wrinkle is that you require a disc drive that supports DVD-RAM
discs (and the discs). These are formatted and used exactly like a
standard (if somewhat slow) hard or floppy disc. The fastest drives
claim to read and write DVD-RAM discs at 12x speed, but I am not aware of
any discs that operate anywhere near that fast.

Another issue is if you wish to share DVD-RAM discs between XP and Vista
systems. Vista has implemented the Digital Rights Management and
consequently discs formated on XP are not fully compatible with Vista
(and vice versa) but they are at least readable.

Thanks for the info MI5¾,

Actually I was more interested in backing up to DVD-R discs, of which I
have a large pile. I do have a couple of rewritable CDs that I formatted
with DirectCD to use as drag and drop type discs, but in fact, I have
never had to use them, as USB flash drives largely eliminated the need for
them.

I just want to start archiving mp3 files on to to DVD for easier filing
and less space than on CD. Don't really see why DVD should behave any
different from any other filing space. [Already found that I have to be
sure not to put any data discs I do make into our DVDR, as it reformats
them without asking first...]

DirectCD is not fully compatible with Windows XP. You need to use the
replacement Drag-to-Disc.