I bought DVDCopyXPRESS and had limited success - maybe 2 copies in 5 tries.

I want to move on to something that works at least 90% of the time.

I am thinking of CloneDVD.

I noticed it is much more expensive that others. Does that mean better?

Do I need to purchase AnyDVD with CloneDVD?

Is a plug-in required for encrypted DVDs? Is AnyDVD that plug-in?

I had to use a plug-in with XPRESS, so that one (started with an "M") is installed on my computer now.

Anything else I should know? Should I look at other products too?

Thanks in advance.

Finnigan2

CloneDVD is a good ripper but does not decrypt. You would need AnyDVD or DVDFabHD to do that part. I would recommend the combination of DVDFab and DVDShrink coupled with Imgburn, all freeware.

Biblo65,

I downloaded all 3 files - DVDFab, DVD Shrink & ImgBurn.

When I run ImgBurn, it either says the DVD is protected OR it freezes up and says "not responding"

Could there be something installed on my computer that is causing these DVD buring software to act up?

you need to rip with dvdfab decrypter FIRST then transcode with dvd shrink and burn with imgburn. use this thread for all the info you need. BTW Clonedvd 2 + anydvd have a coupon code for 20% off if you want to buy the program ,its has a 21 day free trial also

http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/622748

I tried the 21-day Trial of CloneDVD & AnyDVD but had trouble dupping the DVD "CRASH".

The log says everything is OK, then on the burn it says the source is too large.

So, I think I am better with the combination of DVDFab and DVDShrink coupled with Imgburn (all freeware).

But, the same thing happened with those 3 - too large. I must be doing something wrong.

Are there written instructions anywhere here for the use of the DVDFab, DVDShrink and Imgburn?

There are a number of steps in each and many choices. Perhaps I just need help making the right ones.

Finnigan2

After I wrote the above, I did a search and found "alkohol's" GUIDE.

I don't think I will need anything else. Very well done.

Will try it, step0by-step, today.

Finnigan2

all the info you need is here also

http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/622748