DVD X Copy XPRESS won't activate

I just purchased a new copy of DVD X Copy Xpress and when I go online to activate it it says "You are trying to activate with an ID and passwerd registered for another software." Does anyone know where to go and get the new activation codes? I tried 321 studios and they stated I would have to go to the software vender for support. I would really like to be able to install and operate this software. Could anyone help me? Thanks!

 

I bought this online from "Software Navada". Thanks for assisting me.

 

Thanks for the info. I will try that and see where it gets me. I appreciate your help. You have been "Great!"

 

choquette,,

Please dont double post.

http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/1/92956#491890

 

Some interesting information. My first DVD back up software was DVD X Copy1.5.2 which I bought as a download from 321 studios. I still keep the link for downloading that came in a e-mail from 321 studios and it is still active and lets me use.

 

I just bought the same version(1.5.2) from ebay and I can not get it to activate. HELP!?!

 

I was using version 321 and tried to update. The update wiped the original version out so the whole thing was usless. After asking for my money back they let me re-register the 321 version. Mine works great. Another one I use is DVD-to-DVDR. Their update supports up to 8 GB

 

Slippy048 - I can help you with activating your DVD X Copy 1.5.2 Give me your e-mail in a Private Message and I`ll send you instructions on what you need to do.

 

I have dvd xcopy express it does not matter who had the software 1st what does matter is how many time they activated the software 3 times max after that 321 must reset activation.

 

Call 321's phone number and they will give permission for more activation'

 

I, too, need help if anyone can provide it ... I reformatted my hard drive and don't have my original license ID and password. I have emailed and called 321 and am told they don't support the software, period. I think it is outrageous that hundreds of people are abandoned after buying this software. If anyone can tell me how to reactivate my software I would be ever so grateful!

 

Dont sweat it; Just down load DVD SHRINK & DECRYPTER this is freeware and it work just as good if not better then dvd express. I have dvd express and have not used it in over 6 months. Just remember everytime you buy software write down all numbers and codes in a note book.

 

Don't I need Nero then, also? I have read so much conflicting information regarding the free programs that I am totally confused now.

 

SailsElan ,
Here is the info for the free programs and depending on if you have Nero how you can burn the DVD. Since you can not activate 321's products you will might want to try these. Homemade guides are included. I have had no problems using these program to backup the DVD's. You have nothing to lose. In case anyone wants to know your activations on 321 products are re-set to 10. How long that will be good is up to how long they stay in business
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1. Download DVDDecrypter www.dvddecrypter.com ( FREE ) This is your ripper. Insert DVD in DVD-Rom drive. At top make sure it does whole movie and saves to HD ( C:\ ) usually saves the file in the name of the movie.
2. Download DVD Shrink http://www.dvdshrink.org/ ( FREE ) This is your compression program. Find on the C:\ the files that were ripped. Once found click on the files and DVD Shrink will quickly analyze. Then click backup and you will go into preferences. Inside preferences there is a box to click so that you can burn in Nero automatically. After clicking O.K. DVD Shrink will do a deep analysis of the movie and then start the encode.
3. Download Nero ( trial version ) http://www.nero.com/us/suite.html This is a free 30 day trial ( expires on the last day of the month)if you do not own it. After the encode is finished the burn starts and you are done


Guides to Use: Guides for Programs DVDDecrypter; http://www.doom9.org/index.html?/guides.htm
Guides for DVDShrink: http://www.mrbass.org/dvdshrink/


Do the downloads first. These programs are very easy to use and there are guides on how to use each program on their respective sites. Hope this has not confused you but it is easy to use and should take you 15-30 minutes to master the programs. Copy the guides so that you can use these as you do the steps.



Homemade Guides


Directions for using DVD Programs:
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Using DVDShrink to rip and Nero to burn



Set Up Guide for DVD Shrink using Nero

1.Make a folder on the Desktop and name it Rip Movies
2.Put DVD Movie in your DVD-Rom or DVD-Writer
3.When Windows asks if you want to play movie hit cancel
4.Open DVD Shrink


Setup Shrink

1.Edit>preferences ( you can look at it if you want to but it is already setup)
2.File I/O> Burn Setting -check enable burning w/ Nero
Click O.K.
3.Open Disc- click it ( Shrink will do quick analysis )


Copy Movie Only Method

1.At top click on Re-Author
2.Main Movie – Drag title to the left side

1.Compression settings
a.Audio- uncheck the audio you do not want
b.Subpicture- uncheck any you do not want
c.Video- Where it says Automatic Ratio click to Custom Ratio( at the top you will see a Green Bar. Right below where you clicked on Custom Ratio is a bar. Move that bar to the left and you will see the Green Bar at the top move left and it will show some gray color. Make sure only 1/8” to ¼” of gray color shows (this keeps you from burning to the outer edge of the disk))
2.Backup>select target device ( make sure this is your burner )
3.Select Folder for temp files ( make sure this is the folder on the desktop you created Rip Movies)
4.Click O.K.


Now DVD Shrink does Deep Analysis and then encodes the movie and then automatically burn the DVD using Nero

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Using DVD Shrink to rip and DVDDecrypter to burn



1. Make a folder on your Desktop> call it Rip Movies

2. Insert Movie in either DVD burner or DVD-Rom and click cancel when it asks you what to use to open the movie

3. Open DVD Shrink> click Open Disc> Shrink does quick analysis

4. Movie Only Option

a. Go to Re-author and Click

b. Under Main movie slide the main movie to the left under DVD Structure

c. You can now remove the languages you do not want and the audio you do not want.



5. Click Backup and go to burn setting and disable Nero if you have Nero

6. Click SelectTarget Drive> click Iso Disc Image

7. Select Target Image File> Browse>Desktop> Rip Movie ( file you made)

8. Make sure to check the box Launch DVDDecrypter to burn the output image

9. click O.K

10. It will now do analysis and then encode the movie and automatically burn with DVDDecrypter

 

Thanks for all of this information ... I will give it a try tonight. Looking forward to it!!

 

I copied a movie using the DVD Shrink and Decrypter following your excellent directions and it worked beautifully. Thanks ever so much for all of this help!