Nero - Burning Data File On DVD : Problem

[OneBigNewbie]

I am using Nero (Version 6.6.0.15) that comes with my external LightScribe DVD Burner I bought 2 months ago.

Every time I try to burn a DVD to contain a Data File of over 1 GB, I cannot even add that file to the job (the program hangs), whereas for files smaller than 1 GB, there is not a problem, and I can add as many files as the DVD can hold, and burn them successfully.

I have made sure that I have a brand new DVD (and not CD) on the drive..
and I have tried many files of sizes over 1 GB (to make sure that it is not a specific file which causes the problem). And, I have made sure that the DVD has sufficient space to contain that file. And, also, I have made sure that it is not the DVD burner (because I tried the same with my external Plextor DVD burner and encountered the same problem). I have re-started my computer, and have made sure nothing else - apart from Windows and my Internet Connection - is running that may hold those files up. I can even cut and paste those files (over 1 GB) around from folder to folder, and to flash memory sticks - just to make my point.

I am running WinXP-SP2 with lots of vacant space (over 30 GB) on my hard drive.

Any one encountered the same problem ?

What have I done incorrectly ?

I do not want to pay for a Nero upgrade (and I hate Roxio to its bones for its intrusiveness to my machine), what is the solution ?

I appreciate your help.

Thank you.

[Ridgerunr]

Choose DVD-ROM(UDF) in the 'new compilation' window...

[OneBigNewbie]

Ridgerunr,


Please elaborate 'new compilation' window, and how do I get to choose DVD-Rom (UDF) in it... Cannot see this option in Nero Express.

I am using the OEM Version 6 of Nero.

Thanks.

[Ridgerunr]

Didn't realize you were using Nero Express, but yeah,that's usually the freebie that comes with burner.
Ok,,once you open Nero Express,dropdown the list of 'which recorder' to use. Choose the recorder that has (DVD) at end of listing. On the next window that opens,there should be a dropdown menu at bottom right showing the size of the DVD disk. It should show 'DVD5: 4483MB'. Use this unless using a dual layer disk. Then just open the files you want to burn and drag n' drop them to the left window 'til it reaches max size or you have all you need...

[photolady]

And you should be able to update that Nero without paying for it. Nero has updates for Nero Express for free. See link below:

http://ww2.nero.com/nero6/en/nero-up.php

Update gives you Nero Express version 6.6.1.4

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See attached pic for the drop down menu option. Choose the DVD burner option then create data disk. Then proceed as instructed.

[OneBigNewbie]

Thank you very much for your help.

I managed to ADD those files now. I guess the reason for Nero not allowing me (or hanging my computer) when I wanted to add those large files was that Nero was assuming that I was going to burn them on a CD (instead of a DVD, which has larger capacity).

Thank you all nice people again. Really appreciate your prompt and precise assistance.