hi all i have made an image file of my xp cd using clone cd (.ccd image) so i can burn a new one anytime i want i now have a vista dvd and would like to back that up to in case of damage (scratches etc) the version of nero and clone dvd i have dont seem to do this i need to make an iso or ccd or some kind of image file to save to my external hard drive in case i need to format etc. any help much appreciated thanks in advance tcummo

You need a program that converts DVD to iso, which neither CloneCD (clue in the name there ;-) ) or Nero will do. Nero should be able to copy a Vista DVD though if you just want a backup. If you really want an iso image, there are loads of commercial programs that will do it - a quick Google of 'DVD iso' will find them, but I can't recommend any free ones I'm afraid. "I've always been mad, I know I've been mad, like the most of us..."

ok cheers m8 thanks for reply tcummo

thank you johnr got freeware one from lucersoft very small simple excellent prog done vista dvd in seven minutes produced winrar zip file which i can install from extenal hd or burn to disc thanks again m8 tcummo