dvd shrink won't backup

[twader70]

can analyze with dvd shrink but won't backup just shuts program down

[setarip_old]

Hi!

It would be beneficial if you state the Title and Region of the DVD that's causing this behavior...

[twader70]

all, it use to work about a year ago then i had a problem with the computer and had to dump it after that when i downloaded it again it won't do the backup on any region

[setarip_old]

Sounds like your system is either overheating or you have some bad RAM.

1) Open up the desktop computer and clean out any dust bunnies and grease that may have accumulated. Be particularly thorough regarding the fan(s).

2) Run "MemTest", or similar, thoroughly. This may take several hours

3) Which version of DVD Shrink did you download and from where did you download it?

[twader70]

i'll try the mem test, i already cleaned it but i'll check again, i tryed different versions i'm running the newest now i got it from a link on the forum

[setarip_old]

What link was that?

I ask because the Doom9.net website doesn't include DVD Shrink among its downloads...

[twader70]

it wasn't doom9 i was reading some faq's and someone else had different problems with dvd shrink and a couple of users said here was a link so i tried one and downloaded the newer version

[setarip_old]

The latest legitimate version of DVD Shrink is v.3.2.0.15. It can be obtained at:

www.mrbass.org

Have you run "MEMTest" yet? If so, any problems?

[twader70]

no, i was at work, i could not find that on my system, do you know were i could get it

[setarip_old]

Do a simple Googlesearch for "MEMTest"...

[twader70]

did mem test it kept running but no errors

[twader70]

wondering if something is missing in the system, something got loss when the crash

[setarip_old]

Try running other video conversion programs - and see if the same thing happens....

[twader70]

i tried other things and i cant get any to make a copy, i had avs dvd copy make one copy but no more

[setarip_old]

i tried other things and i cant get any to make a copy1) Which specific conversion programs have you tried?

2) Did any of them generate error messages? If so, please post the EXACT wording of the error message (and identify the program)

[twader70]

i don't have any other way to shink the disc down

[twader70]

any disc i tried needed shrunk, so i did not have any way to shrink it, i been trying all kind of programs to copy but i can't get any to work. i tryed to decrypt first then to shrink but i couldn't get the shrink to work,so i tried to change to iso then to burn no luck. tried avs dvd which has a type srink in it but then it won't go further and can't do anything with it

[setarip_old]

There are links to many DVD compression programs in several of the threads (and one of the "Stickies") in the "Decrypting" sub-forum...

[fazzaz31]

There are links to many DVD compression programs in several of the threads (and one of the "Stickies") in the "Decrypting" sub-forum...

I seriously doubt this is the program's error. Trying to read between the lines of this gentleman's vague answers, I would suggest that he may have a hardware problem, vis. read/write with a tired DVD-RW, or possibly he has his CD service (in WINDOWS sysinternals - maybe InCD, who knows?) turned off.

or

If you just installed VISTA, your CD service won't work with many older programs. Go here for a free ISO burner:
http://4sysops.com/archives/iso-recorder-v3-free-vista-tool-to-create-iso-files-and-burn-iso-images-on-cd-and-dvd/.

Or here (Microsoft's sysinternals team) for serious tech advice from the pros:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/default.mspx

If you can't be more specific about your problem, you need a personal mechanic, not a public forum. We can't open the box for you from here.

[twader70]

thanks for your help i got avs dvd working some what i have to buy the trial, but no luck on dvd shrink. sorry for not being so computer literate, i'm self taught