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Ok, I'm reading here about AnyDVD and still trying to figure this out. I'm getting here that AnyDVD sort of tricks the computer into thinking the DVD does not have any copy protection. Is that correct? If so I would think you should be able to burn straight from the original DVD to a blank DVD (someone said here you couldn't unless you made a burned DVD first). That made no sense to me because if AnyDVD already is telling the computer there is no copy protection then I would think it would be recognized the same as a copied/decrypted DVD when trying to copy DVD to DVD. What am I missing there?
Another question. I see a lot of people here say to use it with CloneDVD2. Why is this? What does CloneDVD2 do that DVD Shrink won't? (Besides being able to burn, which is minor as I would just use DVD Decrypter or Nero to do that anyway). I most always just copy the movie without all the extra crap (and also strip out foreign sound tracks, remove end credits, etc), so I still need a program to do that (re-author). Makes no sense to me to do the one click thing and not be able to do any editing.
I'm not really too keen on having a program always running in the background. I don't like something plugged that deep into the OS. That's why I haven't yet tried AnyDVD. Can AnyDVD be turned off from running in the background without un-installing it?
The day I see DVD Decrypter not be able to decrypt a DVD Movie is when I'll start looking for an alternative. I hear that DVDFab Decrypter will do what DVD Decrypter does and it is being updated to decrypt anything new that comes out. I'd probably check that one out first if something comes out that DVD Decrypter can't do.
So far I'll say what a lot have said here about AnyDVD and CloneDVD2. I also have yet to have one failed burn using DVD Decrypter and DVD Shrink. So far it's the only way I've ever burned and it's still batting 100%. I know that will change sometime in the future, so I'm exploring all my options to be ready when that time comes.
there has been instances of comflict between AnyDVD and decrypter when both were trying to do the same thing.AnyDVD works,check show informatiom screen in progmans of AnyDVD set up and once you see the info screen after you install a dvd this screen tells you,you are ready to copy the dvd,if you get the info screen and you still can`t copy the dvd the problem is not AnyDVD,it has done its job,look for bad media,or dirty or scratched dvd or possibly a problem with your dvd writer itself.
Mike089,
Here's some answers to some of your questions.
I've used all of the progs. you've listed here. If your gonna use any of them, your not gonna need AnyDVD,no need to use a couple of DVD copy protection removers at the same time.
All you need,is AnyDVD and any burning program that can make a DVD to 1 disk.{shrink to one disk}.
Personally,I use AnyDVD with Nero(Recode) or Intervideo DVD Copy,the latter two are only burning programs and not crackers,AnyDVD does the cracking.
If you opt not to use AnyDVD, I have used DVDFab Decrypter,without any problems. here's the link for the free goodies. They keep it updated. DVDIdle.com/free.htm" class="korostus" target="_blank">http://www.DVDIdle.com/free.htm
Now,what else?
Oh yea,
DVD Decrypter,is no longer in business,so it is no longer updated.
AnyDVD has 2 options from running in the background.
1. You can disable it...... right click foxhead in taskbar...click on enable AnyDVD to switch it to disabled
OR
2. click on Autostart to keep it from loading when Windows is started all together. It's found in the same menu.
Hope I helped out.
See ya...........
To answer your question - nothing, except for newly encrypted movies. DVD Shrink is no longer being updated, the developer went to Nero (they needed the help). Even with AnyDVD running in the background DVD Shrink can't decrypt some of the newer encryptions (LOTR for example).
So, it's not quite accurate to assume that all AnyDVD does is decrypt - there are hooks into the burning programs that need to be current for complete decyrption to be recognized. But, until you come across the first new encryption you can't burn, there is no need to spend $$$ on CloneDVD until you need to. I use DVD Shrink for 99% of my burns (all movies, zero games). LOTR was the first new encryption that DVD Shrink gagged on and said ix-nay. In the spirit of supporting legitimate and fantastic developers, I have the real CloneDVD + AnyDVD - http://www.elby.ch or http://www.slysoft.com = and CloneDVD burned LOTR without blinking.
