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atliens

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10. June 2007 @ 11:48

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I had been using old versions (over 2 yrs old) of DVD Decryptor and DVD Shrink to back up my movies, however, recently, I've noted a lot of them I'm unable to backup due to I/O errors, etc.

So, I've tried using DVD HD Decryptor and that has worked on a couple but still has some errors. I have 2 questions:

1- I have a single layer burner and used to rip using Decryptor and then shrink/burn with dvdshrink. How can I shrink/burn using dvdshrink with the new DVD HD Decryptor? (the output files form the new HD Dec. seem to have a separate folder for Audio and Video) and I can only load/open one folder at a time into the shrink program.

2- What additional things should I d/l and run to make sure I can properly back up ALL movies/shows (for instance, I'm having problems with my West Wing dvds).

Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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binkie7

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10. June 2007 @ 12:51

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Hi atleins
Since Shrink and Decrypter are no longer updated that could be why your getting the I/O errors etc cause they can't handle the newer copy protections.
DVDFab HD Decrypter is still updated though and will handle anything out there. Use it just like decrypter - rip the dvd to your hard drive then open the video_ts folder in Shrink.
You don't need the audio_ts folder - usually empty anyhow. The video_ts folder has the video and audio.

What problem are you having with West Wing?
Another free program you may want to add is FixVTS - link.
After you rip w/ DVDFab if Shrink gives you an error run the files thru FixVTS.

Then there's AnyDVD and CloneDVD - very easy and handles anything out there too. Not free but has a 21 day free trial.

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