ok guys if their ever was a time i kneeded help its now!!!!

ok i have downloaded a number of burning programs for dvds and either i dont know how to use them or they dont work. ok these are what i have,dvd shrink 3.2,cdburnerxp pro 3,alcohol 120%,sonic record now.
ok now when i use the dvd shrink,ive burned in both ways,(video ts,audio ts)and in an iso,osi or something like that and the iso thing just frezes my dvd player now when i burn it in video ts file it will play but only for a few min then the screen just turns black,or my dvd screen saver comes on and stays on,but i can still here the words.?????????????????hummmm??????????http://forums.majorgeeks.com/images/smilies/confused.gif
and i dont even know how to begin useing cdburnerxp pro 3,or alchol 120%......lets put it like this all i want to do is pritty much make an exact copy of the dvd im trying to back upnow when i did it with the video ts thing nune of it was even in the right order.
so can some one tell my how to properly use one of these programs step by step or can some one tell me what programs i need to get???????????????????????i kneed one thats labeled dvd burning,and what progams to have and use for dummies..lol..lol..lol please help me outmy kids just destroied the new one i got stelth.i will be greatly apreachiated.

 

oh ya and it kneeds to be a free program if their is anny

 

Here is what I would recommend for you, Earl. They're all freeware, so don't worry about monies.

For ripping: Use DVDFAb Decrypter. If you've figured out how to get DVDShrink to write an ISO, you should be able to do it with this. Play about in the menus, especially under tools and options, etc.

For compressing: You can't top DVDShrink for these. You would click open image, find the file you want to shrink, and make sure that you've specified the size you want. It will automatically make it that size (ie 4.7 GB for a single layer disc)

For burning: Use DVD Decrypter. On the mode menu, select ISO --> Write. Then, press the folder button, and navigate to your COMPRESSED image. Then press the hard drive to DVD button. It will burn with the settings you've specifed.

This should almost assuredly work for you. I've done this many a time myself. (note: I've written this on the assumption that you're using a single layer burner, if not, you can skip the compression steps)

 

my main man mitty,thank you.ok let me get this right...like i said im a dummie,ummm so i kneed the dvdfabdecrypter for burning and ripping??and i should be burning in an iso?now this is the dvd burner i have on my computer......8xdvd(+/-)r/rw dl drive,but the disks im useing my wife picked up for me they are the maxell (color)dvd-r 4.7gb 8xmax 120 min.can you ferther go in to detail on the compressing thing???

 

DVDFab Decrypter is currently updated, and therefore, it should be able to open and rip every disc available (or will with the next update), where DVDShrink and DVDDecrypter are no longer updated, and may generate issues on newer discs. And yes, ISO writing/burning is probably the most reliable method.

Compression should be already set up for you. DVDShrink defaults to 4.7GB, which should fit on a single layer disc like the ones you have. If not, (forgive me as I'm going from memory here), there should be a drop down menu in the to right that has preset sizes for compression. It should be a breeze to set it up correctly.

As for Maxell Media (<-- That's a thumbs up from me), its among the best I've used.

 

Let me Expand on this. You click Open Image, browse to the image you created with DVDFab, and open it. Select 4.7GB from the drop down menu, if its not already selected. Then, press the Backup! button, and it should spit out another image that's the appropriate size for burning.

 

ok now im a lil confusedhttp://forums.majorgeeks.com/images/smilies/confused.gif
ok so i kneed to use dvdfab dycrypter to rip my disks then use dvd shrink to size it right then use dvd decrypter to burn with,ummmm that sounds hard,to take the movie from the ripper to the sizer to the burner,so i can associate all 3 of these programs to gether???and that means i can get rid of the alcohol 120% and the burner xp thing too right?where do i get the dvdfab and the dvd decrypter??

one more thing where dose every one get the cool looking pics next to their name??

 

I'm not certain about DVDFab decrypter, but you can go into the options of DVDShrink and tell it to automatically burn with DVDDecrypter.

And these pics are called avatars. If you select the "User CP" link at the top of any MG page (when you're logged in) it will take you to your control panel. Then, click the "Edit Avatar" link. This lets you choose from MG's preset avatars (like mine), or load your own.

http://www.afterdawn.com/software/video_software/dvd_rippers/dvdfab_decrypter.cfm (DVD Fab)

http://www.doom9.org/Soft21/Rippers/SetupDVDDecrypter_3.5.4.0.exe (DVD Decrypter)

You don't necessarily need to get rid of Alcohol, or burner XP. Alcohol has a utility that will allow you to make an ISO file into a virtual DVDROM that acts like you have the file burnt on disc and inserted into the drive. It can be pretty nice.

 

ok thanks milty you have been a big help, im going to try and get these and if i have any more questions ill be back,.....i know your like i hope not but im just trying to lern well c-ya ps thanks for putting up with my duma#$!http://forums.majorgeeks.com/images/smilies/smile.gif

 

Check edited post!

 

The easiest way to make an exact copy is to use a program that burns in RAW mode.

The best two are CloneDVD and Alcohol 120%.

All you have to do is create an image, then burn it.

Both programs have very good help files if you get stuck.

 

ok i got both programs,dvdfab and dvd decrypter now tell me how you would do all this step by step.........

 

lolll

 

ok thats a big help!!!! ill save that one for master milty,dose any one know how to rip and burn xbox games?????betchya no one dosehttp://forums.majorgeeks.com/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

 

Mate, I didn't reply as I believe you are doing it the hard way.

Use either of the two programs I suggested and you only need to click a couple of buttons!

Anyway, as far as copying XBox or any other games, it's not allowed here.

 

This link http://www.megaupload.com/?d=VKPLI4DF has a PDF with instructions on how to use DVD Fab Decrypter, DVD Shrink, and DVD Decrypter to copy a DVD Video disc. It was too big for an attachment here.

 

ok what do you mean by create an immage and not only that but alcohol120% wont read alot of disks that i have tried to rip.and what do you mean xbox riping and burning are not aloud here??

 

I mean that discussing copying games is not allowed here.

Anyway, as far as the DVD is concerned, if you are making an exact copy, create an image, then simply burn that image.

You can burn on the fly (directly from one DVD to another), but an image is the safer and better option.

Also, if the DVD is copy protected then I can't discuss that either sorry.

If you need further information on how to create an image, read the help files.

However it's all wizard driven and very simple.

 

Xbox and PS2 game discs are easy to copy. They use hardware protection and require extensive, complicated and usually expensive modifications to the console itself and in the end it's just easier and cheaper to buy the games.

As far as DVD movies, if you own it you're in the clear. If you don't, it's piracy. MG has several DVD movie copying apps.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/CloneDVD_d3614.html
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Elaborate_Bytes_Clone_DVD_d3986.html
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Real_Clone_DVD_d3636.html
http://www.majorgeeks.com/DVD_Clone_Factory_d4171.html
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Easy_DVD_Clone_d4768.html
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Super_DVD_Ripper_d3724.html
http://www.majorgeeks.com/dvdSanta_d4341.html
http://www.majorgeeks.com/DVD_Shrink_d4020.html

 

http://www.slysoft.com/en/anydvd.html

http://www.slysoft.com/en/clonedvd.html


Heard these are really good, and you only click a few buttons and your done.

 

Heh, this is something else I've attempted, and I have to say, its fairly difficult.

I don't know if I agree here. Yes, the Xbox motherboard does require that you attach a modified BIOS to bypass their protections (which is a feat in itself - get a solderless modchip or a professional to install it), but ripping and burning games requires a specialized app, and that you rip them in xboxs image format.

Although, if you are successful (and don't get caught) then it could easily be worth it. However, chances are it will be fudged along the way, which means you could ruin the xbox, not to mention the legal ramifications. You don't want the man coming down on your head. I really don't recommend it Earl. Its much tougher than backing up a DVD, and you won't have a major geek to walk you through it.