dvd-backup burning

higgledyhiggles · May 20, 2003

Hi,
quick question.
trying to backup my dvds.
using a few freeware programs, I`m getting DeCSS errors,
cant read from protected etc. ie have to use dvddecryptor
or something ?
I was thinking of buying dvdXcopy and/or xpress. does this software get around this or will it still not copy protected dvds?

cheers,

higgles

The-poacher · May 20, 2003

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U have to rip em first Decrypter is what I use!!

higgledyhiggles · May 20, 2003

hmmm

cheers, speedy response.

thought so.
still, why buy dvdxcopy/express/instant copy etc then ?
if half or more dvds need ripping, then you could use
dvdshrink or other freeware and then burn back ?
what does the bought software do thats worth paying for
if it cant get round protection.

hmmm

The-poacher · May 20, 2003

The reason the soft Does not break the protection is to try & keep the S/ware legal

higgledyhiggles · May 20, 2003

yes

i realize that, but then why buy it ? it doesn`t copy dvds ?
i dont get it, you pay for dvd backup software and it cant copy it.
so.. what use is it ?

i`m not getting shirty, just dont quite understand, if all it can do is what free ware does then why bother ? maybe it does something i`m not aware of ?

The-poacher · May 20, 2003

Once the DVD has been ripped & burnt it can copy em

Phil K · May 20, 2003

Isnt there a DVD2one prog (or somesuch) that does the ripping etc ?

bertieg · May 21, 2003

There is a freeware program called dvdshrink that does it all for you.

woody · May 21, 2003

Yep...check this thread.

http://www.cdrbase.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=28755

dax300 · May 21, 2003

higgledyhiggles said:
Hi,
quick question.
trying to backup my dvds.
using a few freeware programs, I`m getting DeCSS errors,
cant read from protected etc. ie have to use dvddecryptor
or something ?
I was thinking of buying dvdXcopy and/or xpress. does this software get around this or will it still not copy protected dvds?

cheers,

higgles

dvdxcopy works great 1 button activation copy..it will split the movie all by its self.and will also let you know if the movie will fit either on 1disc or 2 ..spits disc on when done.......great video and audio i use this proggie and it works great for me copy and burn in about 1 hour depending on your system.