when i try to begin ripping the dvd on nero express 6 a message pops up and says that it is copy protected so i can not procede. i was wondering if anyone could help me with this problem and also explain how. Thanks, Jay
If the DVD is protected, you need software to decrypt the DVD and then rip it to yor hard didk. Here is a guide with free software: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/494836
so basically nero isn't a ripper and won't remove the protection to backup the DVD, heres several methods to use, freeware and pay programs , its all you need freeware, 1. dvdfab decrypter to rip dvd shrink to transcode(sometimes you will need to use FixVTS or VOB Blanker to clean the file before transcoding with dvd shrink) then nero, imgburn or dvd decrypter to burn. http://www.dvdfab.com/free.htm guides to use it http://webpages.charter.net/bacitup/ pay programs, 1. clonedvd 2 +anydvd 21 day free trial updates for life very easy to use etc. http://www.slysoft.com/en/ a guide to use it http://club.cdfreaks.com/f72/clonedvd-anydvd-guide-madbob-72022/ 2. dvdfab platinum http://www.dvdfab.com/ a guide to use it http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/480846#2943243
Which Decrypter? You should have DVDFab HD Decrypter . Depending on your system, it should not take more than 20 minutes or so. My 6 y.o PC does a normal rip in 20 minutes or less.
Now follow this guide. If you ripped only the main movie and is smaller than 4.4GB, go directly to the burning step with Imgburn. http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/494836