Following the guide to copying a DVD using this programme - i followed it step by step and it all seemed to work but however instead of having a .DVD file i got a .MDS file and one of which was a Easy cd creator file . can anyone explain why i have got this ? . also i tried writing to dvd but didnt work in the end.
using decrypter alone is not the best. This makes an iso which only works with dvd-5 anyways. Decrypter is still useful but not as a sole program since most dvds are dvd-9 and will require compression. I would recommend dvd shrink (free) and a burning program. Check out these useful guides. http://www.chrismccann.co.uk/user_guides.htm http://www.dvdshrink.info/
I used decrypter to rip into .ISO file. Works great as long as it's dvd5. First time I ended up with ISO extension and could burn with decrypter to DVD+R. Then I installed Roxio Easy DVD.... and the file changed into a Roxio project file. However, I successfully could burn this file with Roxio AND Decrypter to DVD.Never mind the .MDS file I dont know what it's good for. I do have problems burning to DVD with Roxio after I use Shrink to fit to DVD5. I suspect Roxio to be the reason. It might not have a very good DVD support. Does anybody has an answer for this problem? I'm already looking at Nero.
i used dvdshrink to get the VOB files and then i burned using Nero - which created a perfect copy of my dvd movie - thanks for help =)
I think between all the answers provided the question has been answered adequately, but please allow me to add my two cents. I have the sh!tt!est single format burner you can buy. Additionally, probably the slowest PIII 500 amongst all of you and yet my burns are flawless. Why? Just a guess, but I would guess because I read the source at a slow speed and burn at a slow speed. I have a little routine that may be redundant and time consuming, but I always check the source disk with DVD Decryptor. If I get lucky and its a DVD-5 then I save an enormous amount of time. If its a DVD-9 but I can fit the 'main movie' on one disk I use DVDFab Lite to accomplish this feat. If still all else fails... I compress the 'main movie' utilizing DVD Shrink and burn using Record Now DX. I always get what I am looking for
VE1, If your question hasn't been answered yet - here goes - 1. Me thinks there's no way you can go wrong using DVDShrink and Nero 6.0. They are one of the best pairs on the market. I have for you 3 hints to make life easier - 1. HINT: When using DVDShrink When using DVDShrink, after inserting your DVD, open Shrink, click “Open Disk”, after Shrink has opened your disc, anywhere from 30 seconds to 1 ½ minutes you’ll see the size of the disc at the bar at the top of stems the page. If you are in the “Red”, simply check off those files you don’t want, I.E. Outer Mongolian or Eastern Yak Basin language, or extra audio files – I keep ACS 6ch, ACS 2ch and Dolby 5.1 if it’s there, most of the rest you can trash. Only do that if you need to lose some stuff to make it fit. You can also gain more room by clicking “Ratio” and increasing the compression - remember, more compression a tiny bit less on the picture quality – when I say “less quality” I’m speaking of theoretically less, nothing you can see with the naked eye. ********************************************************************** 2. Hint: When using Nero How to burn using Nero 6.0. Step by Step – Do not use Nero Wizard. When you open Nero Burning ROM, you will be at the “New Compilation” window. Directly under the title “New Compilation” is a choice block to choose either DVD or CD, choose DVD. Directly under that click on DVD Video. Then click “New” in the upper right corner of that screen, NOT the main screen. You now are in the DVD Video window. In the left screen, click VIDEO_TS. In the File Browser screen, 3rd from the left, trace your path to the DVDShrink folder holding your work and click on that folder. All of your VIDEO_TS files are now opened in the right screen. Click on the top file, hold down the “Shift” key and then click the bottom file thereby hi-lighting the entire column of files. Click and (holding the left mouse button down) drag the entire column of files to the open screen, second from the left. Now click the icon on the task bar that shows a match on a disc, and then click “Burn” and Baby, now you are done !!! Keep all fingers and toes away from Mr. Computer. Go and have your coffee, when Nero is done, it will let you know. “P” 3. HINT: I create a folder on my HD named "DVD Work" and before ripping my DVD’s I create another sub-folder with the name of the movie I'm backing up. (I.e. DVD Work\Starship Troopers.) When you click "Backup" in DVDShrink, a box will come up saying "Target Folder:” click "Browse" and trace your path back to "DVD Work\Starship Troopers" - when DVDShrink is finished, it will give you your VIDEO_TS folder already made for you in your DVD Work\Starship Troopers folder and you’re good to go. Now, if you wish, you can burn it days down the road. At one point I had 23 movies sitting there, just waiting for my shipment of blank DVD media to arrive. When you wish to burn, use the "File Browser" in Nero (don’t use Wizard) to trace your path back again to DVD Work\Starship Troopers, you don’t have to try to remember where your work is or if you need to do anymore work on it, it is completely finished, ready to go – you are done and done – Have a super Holiday Season, "P"
