Formating DVD's

[heatermeup]

Do I need to format my DVD+R or DVD-R in order for them to copy onto my DVD's? It also comes up with an error saying "could not locate directory". When I format the disc it comes up saying "not enought free space". Please tell me why this is.


Thanks

[GregiBoy]

You haven't given us information to help you. Plese read the Help Us Help you thread in the DVD to DVD section of the forum. Follow the link in my signature below.

You should not need to format them.

[heatermeup]

2009-10-06 18:33:32 ---- ******************** Log session stop 06-Oct 18:33:32.103 PID 4504********************
2009-10-06 18:33:23 Info Current Drive selected : 2:0:0 - HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-T20N WT03 [D] (Ide)
2009-10-06 18:33:23 Info Using Advanced SPTI interface
2009-10-06 18:33:23 Info System default language : English (United States)
2009-10-06 18:33:23 Info User default language : English (United States)
2009-10-06 18:33:23 Info DLL Version : 4.0.4.462
2009-10-06 18:33:23 Info DLL : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 6\vso_hwe.dll
2009-10-06 18:33:23 Info Version : 6, 0, 7, 0
2009-10-06 18:33:23 Info ExeName : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 6\DVDFab.exe
2009-10-06 18:33:23 Info OS : Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (Build 6002: Service Pack 2)
2009-10-06 18:33:23 ---- ******************** Log session start 06-Oct 18:33:23.055 PID 4504********************


2009-10-06 18:18:27 ---- ******************** Log session stop 06-Oct 18:18:27.529 PID 5988********************
2009-10-06 18:16:17 Info Current Drive selected : 2:0:0 - HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-T20N WT03 [D] (Ide)
2009-10-06 18:16:17 Info Using Advanced SPTI interface
2009-10-06 18:16:17 Info System default language : English (United States)
2009-10-06 18:16:17 Info User default language : English (United States)
2009-10-06 18:16:17 Info DLL Version : 4.0.4.462
2009-10-06 18:16:17 Info DLL : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 6\vso_hwe.dll
2009-10-06 18:16:17 Info Version : 6, 0, 6, 0
2009-10-06 18:16:17 Info ExeName : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 6\DVDFab.exe
2009-10-06 18:16:17 Info OS : Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (Build 6002: Service Pack 2)
2009-10-06 18:16:17 ---- ******************** Log session start 06-Oct 18:16:17.737 PID 5988********************


2009-10-06 01:47:02 ---- ******************** Log session stop 06-Oct 01:47:02.757 PID 5212********************
2009-10-06 00:58:07 Info Current Drive selected : 2:0:0 - HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-T20N WT03 [D] (Ide)
2009-10-06 00:58:07 Info Using Advanced SPTI interface
2009-10-06 00:58:07 Info System default language : English (United States)
2009-10-06 00:58:07 Info User default language : English (United States)
2009-10-06 00:58:07 Info DLL Version : 4.0.4.462
2009-10-06 00:58:07 Info DLL : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 6\vso_hwe.dll
2009-10-06 00:58:07 Info Version : 6, 0, 6, 0
2009-10-06 00:58:07 Info ExeName : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 6\DVDFab.exe
2009-10-06 00:58:07 Info OS : Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (Build 6002: Service Pack 2)
2009-10-06 00:58:07 ---- ******************** Log session start 06-Oct 00:58:07.756 PID 5212********************




DVDFab 6.0.6.0

1m 14.50s: detected dvd
1m 14.61s: drive D
1m 14.63s: video dvd 1
1m 14.66s: volume label GHOSTS_OF_GIRLFRIENDS_PAST
1m 45.59s: got copyright 1 f2
1m 46.62s: got udf/iso
1m 48.06s: got discinfo
2m 41.92s: got dvdinfo
39m 08.53s: detected dvd
39m 08.58s: drive D
39m 08.59s: video dvd 0
39m 08.59s: volume label


DVDFab 6.0.6.0



DVDFab 6.0.7.0 Non-CSS

[GregiBoy]

Is this a paid version of Fab or just the free HD DEcrypter?

[W&B]

As GregiBoy stated You do not need to format DVD+/-r disc. Also that LG drive you have has a newer firmware update than the one currently being used and then it's a slimtype drive which is not very dependable. Most suggest getting a usb type drive for use with lappy's.

[heatermeup]

its the free version. if i was to buy it will it work is my question im really asking? because i dont want to buy it then it not even work

[GregiBoy]

OK... The FREE version will not compress DVD's nor allow customisation, main movie, etc and you are most probably trying to go from a DVD9 to a DVD 5.

The paid version will allow all of these functions and works fine and has for years. It has good support and when new title come out with new copy protection schemes, it usuallyonly take a few days for the authors to have an update out to defeat it.

Also, please take W&B's comments on your burner seriously as we have seen no end of problems here caused by lappie/slimline drives.

[heatermeup]

it said it couldnt find the target drive so it cant update my firmware...

[W&B]

maybe the drive is dying...adding to GregiBoy's good advice, if you're using the trial version it should be completely fuctional unless your 30 day period has expired.

[heatermeup]

if i buy it will still work tho?

[Guest]

if i buy it will still work tho?

Yes
it will work for you as it does for thousands of others.

[W&B]

well it works for me and many others. I always suggest trying something before laying the money down but you will need a external drive.

[heatermeup]

hmm.. alright thanks! i appreciate it! what drive would u recommend?

[maineman]

hmm.. alright thanks! i appreciate it! what drive would u recommend?

First off, you can try the "full version" (not watered down) retail program for a 30 day free trial.
If you don't purchase, it will simply cease to function.

Internals for lappies are expensive and less than ideal.
Recommend a good external drive or for a more extensive selection, buy an internal and pop in an external case. External cases can be had pretty cheaply.

If you're in the US, take a look at newegg

[signals]

You also apparently have the non-decrypting version:

DVDFab 6.0.7.0 Non-CSS

Download and reinstall from the link in the Latest Releases forum and try again.