text: i can download my dvd's to my hard drive but they won't copy to my blank? dvd-r discs my computer keeps ejecting them. i am very new to all of this and would really love some help. also, most dvd's are dual-layer, using up to 8.5gbs of space.  dvd-r discs are all single layer and limited to 4.7 gbs.  if you have a dual-layer burner, make sure you're using dual-layer media.  if there's no copyright protection, or your burning software ignores it, it should burn fine.  otherwise you'll need a dvd ripping application to trim the video down to 4.7gbs.