I ran into this problem about a week ago and have been unable to come up with a solution. I'm working with the latest versions of DVD Decrypter and DVD Shrink. I am new to this process but had gotten the hang of it and successfully copied a few dvds. Then all of a sudden DVD Shrink wouldn't open. I am fairly certain that it stopped working when my power went out while the program was either analyzing or encoding a disc. When I attempt to open it and check the processes tab in task manager, the CPU Usage is maxed out to 98 - 100%, but as soon I end the process everything returns to normal. I've tried uninstalling/reinstalling, I've tried a system restore to two days prior, and I've tried ScanDisk. I was operating DVD Shrink with no problems on 256mb of RAM, since the incident I added an additional 1GB. Every other application on my computer works fine. Is DVD Shrink stuck trying to carry out some impossibly large task causing it to max out my cpu? One last additional hint is that when I tried to use Nero Recode as a substitute, it too maxed out my cpu and wouldn't proceed. I have since uninstalled Nero. DVD Shrink and DVD decrypter were two of the first programs I installed after reinstalling windows and beginning with a clean slate; so my computer is essentially bare. Any insights?
Assuming you're running Windows XP, make sure you have "SP2" installed.
You could have an ASPI layer issue, so to make sure your ASPI layes are installed correctly and working properly, get the latest aspi drivers for your OS from adaptec and follow the instruction for installation.
There is an option to run both Nero and DVD Shrink in 'Low Priority Mode', I'm not at my home PC and can't remember where it is or I would tell you. Try running at a different priority and see if that helps. Could heat be a factor?
I am fairly certain DVD Shrink is already running in low priority mode; I would check, but the program cannot open. I doubt heat being a factor, because my fans are working properly and every other task I perform on my computer works without a hitch.
There is another thing that you can try. Even though you have uninstalled the programs, the power surge you spoke of could have corrupted a file in the registry. To truley get a clean slate after you have uninstalled the program follow these instructions.
Start -> Run -> type "regedit"
select edit -> find
In the find box type DVD shrink
Remember not to deleat anything you are not sure about!
You may press F3 to get to the next item and press delete to delete the item. After you have cleaned the registry. Reboot the machine and reinstall. Maybe this will correct your problem. Just remember NOT to delete anything you are not sure about.
This is of course as long as the surge did not interfere with your mother board. Make sure to buy two surge protectors. One plugs into the wall, the other plugs into it. Connect your computer components to the second one.
I thought for sure that would do it but no luck. For now I am using DVD Shrink on another computer and saving it to my shared folder on my computer with the DVD burner... It's a round about process, but it works. The DVD's are another story. I can't play them on anything but my xbox, and on there they usually freeze half way through. I'll search the forums for the best DVD R's to use. Thanks anyway for the advice.
I had the same problem with not being able to watch movies on my XBOX. I found out that the reason was my burning software. Since I started using Nero I have had no problems.
By the way, when you shrink it you should be able to view it. If it is shrinking proberly then it is your DVD's.
I had this same problem, and the culprit was Roxio's Drag To Disc program. If you have Easy Media Creator installed, disable this portion of the program, or edit your start-up menu so this program does not start when Windows starts.
