How to Duplicate My DVD Data Discs

Duplicate your DVD data disc.

Duplicating your DVD data discs is a simple process requiring you to have a computer with a DVD burner and a blank DVD-R (DVD Recordable). The software needed to duplicate your DVD data discs is already installed on your computer. Whether using a Mac or a PC, the DVD duplication process can be completed quickly and efficiently.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with DVD burner
• DVD-R

Instructions

On a Mac

1. Insert a DVD data disc you would like to duplicate into your computer.

2. Click the "Finder" and select your DVD to view its content.

3. Click "Edit" and choose "Select All." Then click "Edit" and choose "Copy."

4. Paste the content of your DVD data disc into a folder on your computer. Once your desired folder is selected, click "Edit" and select "Paste."

5. Eject your DVD data disc from your computer when the data from the DVD has been copied to your computer.

6. Click the "Finder" again and click "File," "New Burn Folder."

7. Name the new burn folder after the DVD data disc you are duplicating.

8. Open this new burn folder and drag the content you copied from your DVD data disc into this folder.

9. Click the "Burn" button and insert a blank DVD-R into your computer. After doing so, the data from your original DVD data disc will be burned to the DVD-R.

10. Repeat this process for each DVD data disc you would like to duplicate.

On a PC

1. Insert a DVD data disc you would like to duplicate into your computer.

2. Click the "Start" button, select "Computer" and double-click on the DVD icon to view its data.

3. Click "Edit" and choose "Select All." Then click "Edit" and choose "Copy."

4. Paste the content of your DVD data disc into a folder on your computer. Once your desired folder is selected, click "Edit" and select "Paste."

5. Eject your DVD data disc from your computer when the data from the DVD has been copied to your computer.

6. Insert a blank DVD-R into your computer. Then choose "Burn Files to Data Disc" from the menu that appears.

7. Name the disc after the DVD data disc you are copying.

8. Select the "Mastered" formatting option. Then click "Next."

9. Drag the content you copied from your data DVD into the folder that appears.

10. Click the "Burn to Disc" button. After doing so, the data from your original DVD data disc will be burned to the DVD-R.

11. Repeat this process for each DVD data disc you would like to duplicate.

References

• Apple: Creating a Burn Folder
• Microsoft: Burn a CD or DVD