How do you protect VCR tapes from gettin accidentaly erased?

Question

I accidentaly erased one when trying to copy it to a DVD. I think I copied the blank DVD over the tape!

Answer 1

pull the little tab on the end -- the label says how to do that. It makes it read only.

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Answer 2

You may try the fun and easy software Movavi VideoSuite which has powerful functions and can let you:

    * Rip or Convert DVD to Just About Any Other Video Format

    * Capture video from your digital and web cameras

    * Convert DVD and video to run on any mobile device (iPod, Zune, PSP, Cell Phone, Pocket PC and more!)

    * Split and merge video files

    * Add filters and special effects

    * Backup and copy DVDs

    * Burn data, audio, and video CDs and DVDs

    * Create classy video postcards

There is the free download link:

http://www.dvd-video-converters.com/dvdv...

Also, you can google some other ones which I think will not better than the cool Movavi VideoSuite:

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Answer 3

you break out the little square tab on edge of vhs tape. if u later want to record again just put some scotch tape to cover where the tab was.