Backing up files to DVD +R software recommendations?

[S.C.G]

Ok so I've decided to backup some files to DVD+R and I've just discovered that for some bizarre reason, my PC seems to have no software for backing up files to DVD, so anyways...

 

Can anyone recommend a decent piece of data backup software?

 

I was thinking of getting Nero or something but if there is anything better thats available (and free) I'd rather get that.

 

Thanks,

[AeroScap]

Nero could be free.. (demo XD *hmm*) why dvd + r btw? otherwise try looking through download.com and filter the licences for something

[S.C.G]

Hmm DVD + R because I have a pack of them lying around that I haven't used yet, does it make that much difference if it's DVD + R / - R or +R & -R ? seeing as it is only a backup of a few gigs of files. is one format more reliable or something?

[Cube]

What operating system do you have?

[Emasher]

don't back up to dvd there unreliable plus you'll need to stick them in every night

 

use an external hard drive

[AeroScap]

Nothing really DVD + R is jsut a newer format and isnt as compatible with some of the old devices.

 

I have no problem with dvd backup but it's just annoying because you have to keep putting the disc in.

 

External hard drive is a great idea, I have all my music on it BUT be warned! I have lost all of it once due to a accidental yank out of the usb cable. It's not that nice, but when it works it's brill.

 

More to the point you'll want nero. or scan through download.com

[S.C.G]

What operating system do you have?

 

XP Home

 

also ty for the feedback, yes an external HDD might be a good idea I guess, though I only want to back up a DVD's worth atm, I'll probably download Nero.

[Mr_Odwin]

Imgburn is a very well regarded freeware dvd burner. Give it a try. You'll need to use build mode.

[AeroScap]

I dont know about you but imgburn is only for images. I use it quite frequently and just now tried to select a normal file and it says "incompatible file format"

[=NukeBlaze=]

If you want a free burning program, I use CDburnerXP pro for the freeware end.

 

http://www.cdburnerxp.se/

 

It does the job for data burning.

[Mr_Odwin]

I dont know about you but imgburn is only for images. I use it quite frequently and just now tried to select a normal file and it says "incompatible file format"

 

You need to use build mode. Just like I said.

[AeroScap]

XD seemed to have missed that! If so go for imgburn