Copying DVDs on my computer

Please provide the details on your computer, OS, system, drive make/model.

You say it won't "recognize the disc". I'm not sure what you mean by that. Are you able to view the disc contents in Windows Explorer?

Gman:

It's all about compatibility. You tabletop DVD recorder only burns DVD-R (note the dash), while your computer drive only burns DVD+R. The discs from one may not be compatible in the other and vice versa. Note I say may not be compatible. Some Pioneer tabletop recorders can read DVD+R, but it depends on the model.

The best solution would be to get a Pioneer dual-format (DVD±RW) drive for your computer, which would then be compatible with your tabletop set. Then you could use DVD-R discs for either. Otherwise, you could get a regular DVD player that plays everything.

I have a Dell 4600. The source has D:HL-DT-ST CD ROM GCR-8481B. THE BLANK CD SLOT HAS E:_NECDVD+RW ND-1100A. I can only use dvd-rw or dvd-R in my Pioneer dvd recorder. The cd's will play fine on my T.V. but will not even show that they are in my computer. I put the source in and it says put in a disk. What do I have to do to get it to burn a disk off the source disk? I am lost as a goose and about as dumb as a brick. Could you help this senile old man? Thanks Gman

Thanks Osprey,

I've already tried to run dvd+ on my recorder and it wouldn't work.

I think I'm gonna try the new drive. Thanks a million. Gman

Thanks for the info Osprey,

I'll try it. Gman

I use a Pioneer DVD burner, the DVR-107. The newest and fastest version is the DVR-108 (also sold as the DVR-A08), which you can get for under $80 if you look around. Plextor is also a well regarded brand.