dvd x copy

[blueiice22]

I got a version of 321 studios dvd x copy, but inorder to run it, i need to be online, anyone know how i can skip this process??????

[Dimmer]

If you still have a chance, return it for refund or otherwise get rid of it as soon as possible and never run it on your computer, not ever. By the way, in case you meant to ask how to crack that software copyright protection, we don't talk about this here.

[blueiice22]

ok, i payed for it, its is only 100 u.s, its just really annoying to have to go online so i can back up a movie thats all, all i want to know is how to skip that process.

I am a student at florida international universty and i major in film, thats why i asked, i make copys of alot of old and new documenteries, which are some times copy protected.

[Dimmer]

Okay then, if you're majoring in film then this site is would be a good source for you to learn about DVD, digital video, as well as copyright/DMCA-related issues specifically in the movie industry. For one thing, 321 Studios were ordered by court of law to remove/disable the part of their software that circumvents DVD copy protection measures, so next time the program connects to their web site, it may render your software null and void. Next, it's a crippled software anyway not worth spending a penny. And finally, there are much more powerful tools for the job you can download here for free. Especially famous are DVD Decrypter (http://www.doom9.org/Soft21/Rippers/SetupDVDDecrypter_3.2.2.0.exe) for copying DVD to hard drive, and DVD Shrink (http://www.doom9.org/Soft21/Vobtools/dvdshrink317setup.zip) for compressing DVD to fit onto a recordable disc.

Besides the Download page (http://www.doom9.org/software.htm), have a look at the DVD backup guides (http://www.doom9.org/mpg/dvdbackup-guides.htm) section.

[Mercury694]

I disagree with Dimmer a bit here. If you have a full version of dvdxcopy (not the ripper free version), it can be a usful tool. I use xcopy- xpress to copy all my kids dvd's- it automatically removes all the extras and menus so when you put it in you can walk away from the dvd player- the movie automatically starts without any more input from you. This feature alone is worth the $ I paid for the program when you consider that a lot of kids dvd's now force you to watch trailers and maneuver through menus before being able to actually view the product you paid for. The program is really easy to use and fairly quick.

You can either go online once to register and activate the product or you can use your phone to do it. It never needs access to the internet again (have your firewall block it's internet access after registration, it will still work fine).

[DK64_MASTER]

But you can do all that with DVD Shrink, and it is freeware!

[TheSeeker]

I agree with everyone speaking against xcopy.. you have FREE tools that do a much much much much much better quality encode with the same ease of use that x copy has. Not to mention if you have to spend money spend it on IC8 for gosh sakes... Another mark against xcopy is that it puts a digital marker on all your movies that identifies you so authorities can track movies that you make back to you. And the way that everything is going in washington even Fair Use backups will be made illegal. At least thats the way that they seem to be headed.

[Dimmer]

Originally posted by Mercury694
I disagree with Dimmer a bit here. If you have a full version of dvdxcopy (not the ripper free version), it can be a usful tool. I use xcopy- xpress to copy all my kids dvd's- it automatically removes all the extras and menus so when you put it in you can walk away from the dvd player- the movie automatically starts without any more input from you. This feature alone is worth the $ I paid for the program when you consider that a lot of kids dvd's now force you to watch trailers and maneuver through menus before being able to actually view the product you paid for. The program is really easy to use and fairly quick. I might have generalized the issue a bit. Many people could find X Copy useful and easy to work with, just as well as many people are quite satisfied with a VCR and don't want to bother with DVD stuff at all. However, the people that come searching for answers here are very likely to have some interest in DVD above an average user. For many reasons, it looks like for most of those who are serious about these matters X Copy simply won't do.

[DK64_MASTER]

Another bad thing about DVD X is that it doesn't work on all movies, and you have no freedom on what to choose on a DVD. The quality is pretty bad, and did I mention it costs money, whereas a free version of DVD X Copy is available to download, and keeps 100% quality, but splits to 2 discs! Yes, you heard me correctly, get DVD FAB for a quick backup.