Clone copy from DVD FAB folder

giraffesocks2004

I have a paid copy DVDFAB of DVD to DVD, can you do a clone copy from a dvdfab file? If this is not the right forum, sorry. I have just registered for forum

maineman

Hi giraffesocks2004 and welcome,

The short answer is no.
If you have a previously cloned file on your hdd, you can use Write Data mode and essentially reproduce it on a disc, but you can't use clone mode with a Source file, only a Source disc.

giraffesocks2004

Thanks. I have been trying to do a copy of STAR TREK XI with IMG burn. Everything looks good but when I play the DVD, it plays for 34 mins, freezes for a second & then jumps to middle of movie. So I thought I would try cloning. I will try the write, to see if that works. Didn't realize you could write to disc. Will let you know how that works. Thanks for all your help. Love this product.

maineman

You're more than welcome and definitely let us know how you make out.
A burn log may help us figure this out.

The default location is:
C:\Documents and Settings\User Name\My Documents\DVDFab\Log

giraffesocks2004

tried writing Star Trek XI from DVDFab folder. Put in Dual Layer DVD. This is the log you wanted me to give you Right? Well, it still didn't write right. I guess I will get DVD again & try clone. Will let you know what happens with that. Let me know if there was something else I was suppose to send you.

2010-02-25 19:52:25 ---- ******************** Log session stop 25-Feb 19:52:25.109 PID 3416********************
2010-02-25 19:52:01 Info WRITE SUCCESS: Disc written
2010-02-25 19:52:01 Info Finalization Time 00:00:54 - Total completion time 00:13:40
2010-02-25 19:51:06 Info Write finished in 00:12:46 - Finalization start here. Avg. burn rate 5.57
2010-02-25 19:38:24 Info Lead-in burning time (mS) 3759
2010-02-25 19:38:20 Info Write started 2626352 sectors to write
2010-02-25 19:38:20 Info Init success: DVD+R Dual Layer
2010-02-25 19:38:20 Info Init DVD+R Dual Layer: Layer change set to LBA 1313184 (2.5 Gb.)
2010-02-25 19:38:11 Info Writing speed requested x8.0, effective x8.0
2010-02-25 19:38:11 Info layer break set by filesystem builder at 0
2010-02-25 19:38:11 Info Available write speed: 8x ,6x ,4x
2010-02-25 19:38:11 Info Media ID: RITEK-S04-42
2010-02-25 19:38:11 Info Media type: Dual Layer DVD+R
2010-02-25 19:38:11 Info Ultra DMA mode 2 (ATA33)
2010-02-25 19:38:11 Info Scanned files #10, folder #2 - total size 5377644544 b. (5.01 Gb.)
2010-02-25 19:38:11 Info Inserted media type : DL DVD+R
2010-02-25 19:38:11 Info Write started
2010-02-25 19:38:09 Info Writable disc DL DVD+R inserted. Ready to write
2010-02-25 19:37:51 Info Parsing disc ...
2010-02-25 19:37:47 Info No disc in drive.
2010-02-25 19:37:45 Info Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVDRAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R, DL DVD-R
2010-02-25 19:37:45 Info Drive has IDE-ATAPI physical interface
2010-02-25 19:37:45 Info New Drive selected : 1:1:0 - SONY DVD RW DRU-842A 1.60 [E] (Ide)
2010-02-25 19:35:17 Info Current Drive selected : 1:1:0 - SONY DVD RW DRU-842A 1.60 [E] (Ide)
2010-02-25 19:35:17 Info Using Advanced SPTI interface
2010-02-25 19:35:17 Info System default language : English (United States)
2010-02-25 19:35:17 Info User default language : English (United States)
2010-02-25 19:35:17 Info DLL Version : 4.0.5.464
2010-02-25 19:35:17 Info DLL : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 6\vso_hwe.dll
2010-02-25 19:35:17 Info Version : 6, 2, 0, 5
2010-02-25 19:35:17 Info ExeName : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 6\DVDFab.exe
2010-02-25 19:35:17 Info OS : Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (Build 2600: Service Pack 3)
2010-02-25 19:35:17 ---- ******************** Log session start 25-Feb 19:35:17.015 PID 3416********************

maineman

Hi again,

First off, this burn log indicates that you burned this disc with VSO, not Img.
Your DL media (RITEK-S04-42) is marginal at best.
The only consistently recommended DL media is Verbatim +R DL.

The MIDs are MKM 001 (2.4-4X) and MKM 003 (up to 8X).
The manufacturer's location is important.
Try to purchase the media made in Singapore (MIS).
The stuff made in India (MII) is not a bad second choice though.
It beats the crapshoot with other brands.
(You'll have to look on the spindle wrapper for the location).

You're burning too fast with the Ritek media.
Slow down to 4X.
If you burn the MKM 001 media, don't exceed 4X,
although some ppl have good luck at 6X with the right burner and firmware.

I don't think your burner together with VSO likes this media very much.
You may have better luck with Img if you want to try again with the Riteks.
Dunno how many you have, but my advice is still switch to the verbs.
Keep in mind, it's not just the burn process and how they play now...it's also how they'll play down the road

CBR929

[QUOTE[B]]I guess I will get DVD again & try clone.[/QUOTE][/B]

giraffesocks2004 can you explain to me what this means?