Windows 7: Copy Windows 7 DVD?

Am I allowed to make a backup copy of the above so that I can keep the original safe and not get it scratcged or damaged?

I've been trying to do this with Acronis Burning Studio but it fails to write. I wondered if there was copy protection?

Yes, you are allowed to make archival backups of your installation media ... as far as I know there is no copy protection..

Tews is right (of course)

Use ImgBurn to make an ISO and then burn it.

Thank you Tews and sup3rsprt. I copied the disk to my hard drive and then burnt it with Ashampoo, so I got there.
I think maybe I need a different DVD-R dye.

You're welcome.

Different dye? Why?

I hope you copied the disk as an image (or 1:1 copy) because otherwise it won't be bootable.

plus double check ashampoo did burn it. ive burnt things with them and went to use the disks only to c that it never worked. id use nero myself

Nero - Free Version

Hmm. Ashampoo 56 MB download, Nero 55 MB download

ImgBurn 2 MB download.

+1 ...

ive never used ImgBurn before bud. guys askin for advice so thought to help as ive always used nero and never had a problem with it..if ImgBurn is better then give yourself a medal and ill look into that one myself bud..not sure if its free or that so going check it out

What DVD disks are you using.?

Which version of Nero, latest 9.