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Sabeldown

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20. July 2005 @ 00:13

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Hi All
Shelley here from New Zealand! Ki Ora!
I am a total newbie on this DVD burning thing. We just bought a new computer and the lovely salesmen told me to download DVD Decrypter and DVD Shrink so I can 'back up' DVD's :-)
The problem is............I know what I want to do, but have NO idea on how to start to do it or what programmes i need to download so I can copy DVD's?
Please help this helpless Kiwi :-)

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gwendolin

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20. July 2005 @ 02:10

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Hi, I am also a "NEWBIE" but maybe I can help. When you purchased your computer did it come with a burning program such as Nero or some other program...even if I cant help you someone will need this info.

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teflonmyk

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20. July 2005 @ 02:41

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Take his advice and start with those two programs (DVD Shrink, DVD Decrypter) since there are great guides on here to walk you through the process step-by-step, and then incorporate whatever software you have on your new machine after you get the hang of it. PLUS, they are free! I think you will avoid a lot of headaches and confusion if you go this route. Practice on a DVD+/-RW so that you won't waste media if you make a mistake. PLEASE buy quality media as well. Examples of good media are: Taiyo Yuden (you can order this online, or buy Fuji, Sony, in the +R format) and Verbatim.

Guides for Shrink and Decrypter are here:

http://www.afterdawn.com/guides/archive/dvd9_to_dvdr_with_dvd_shr...

http://www.afterdawn.com/guides/archive/small_dvd_2_dvdr.cfm

Also download DVD43FREE:

http://www.dvd43.com/

And one more EXCELLENT guide:

http://www.afterdawn.com/guides/archive/bypassing_dvd_protection.cfm

Good Luck!!!

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