How to Make Copies of a DVD Made With a DVD Recorder

Making copies of a DVD made with a DVD recorder is easy to do with the right tool. A DVD-burning utility, such as Nero Burning ROM or Roxio Media Creator, is used. The burning software includes a DVD-copying function, which will duplicate an existing DVD. With a DVD-burning application, making copies of a DVD made with a DVD recorder is accomplished with a just a few steps.

Things You'll Need

• Blank DVD
• DVD burner
• DVD-burning application

Instructions

1. Open the DVD burning software such as Nero Burning ROM. Nero Express may also be used for this simple task.

2. Select "DVD" in the "New Compilation" Window.

3. Select "DVD Copy" from the menu.

4. Insert the source DVD that you would like to copy into the DVD burner.

5. Click the "Copy" button.

6. Remove the source DVD and insert a blank DVD.

7. Click the "Burn" button. A duplicate of the source DVD will be created.

8. Verify the DVD copy by opening Windows Explorer, navigating to the DVD and checking the contents.

References

• Tech-FAQ.com: How do I Burn a DVD?
• Nero: Nero 9 Product Page
• Roxio Media Creator

Resources

• Nero: Nero 9 Reloaded Trial Download