Who is still using this software with success ? And which versions and any other software used with it ? I am asking for my CHEAP brother-in-law (he doesn't want to buy anymore software if he can help it/ also use to 321).
When I split entire original DVD movie releases onto two backup disks, I use the [bold]original[/bold] 321 Studios DVD-X-Copy version 1.5.2 with complete success to this day. This was the final version in the developement of the original release of DXC. It won't do episodics but I hate TV anyway, I'm a movie person. It has trouble with some dual layer Special Features, disk II type disks from Two Disk Special Editions type DVD releases. But I just use CloneDVD for those. Later came "Express" and even later "Platinum". I NEVER, EVER compress so I had no use for those, but from what I read on the AD DXC threads, trying to get them to work correctly was about as enjoyable as vacationing in Iraq. Abominations both, IMHO. I use DXC 1.5.2 with AnyDVD to eliminate encryption issues. Don't even try to buy 1.5.2 because, to the best of my knowlege, you can't get it anymore, let alone activate it. Ireland would know this for sure. I cloned my entire backup rig's HDD, and kept it as a safety, so I would never have to face a reactivation nightmare or disappointment or even have to deal with those offshore dunces who took over 321 activations when they went under. RIP Michael Moore. And thanks for not keeping your promise that you would eliminate activation requirements if 321 got forced out of business! We all gave you alot of money and support! You were the one stupid enought to take on the MPAA in court instead of just releasing a css ripper-free version in the first place! I am transitioning to all dual layer burning soon so I'll be saying aloha to my faithful friend 1.5.2 soon. Best regards, Whisperer
I dont' use DVDXCopy anymore..... there are better, and free, ones out there! Try DVDShrink and DVDFab Decrypter! both are free ..... I don't use those anymore either because my favorite ones are DVDFab Platinum, DVDRemake followed by DVDREbuilder Pro with CCE..... but you want free programs..... Shrink and DVDFab Decrypter is the way to go! and here are some guides to help you learn how to use them: http://home.comcast.net/~bbmayo/guides.htm http://www.dvdplusvideo.com/tutorial007.html good luck!
I have DVD X Copy Platinum and DVD X Platinum (basically the exact same software but by the company who bought out the stuff from 321 went they went under). I use them occasionally, but most of the time I use DVD Shrink and DVD Decrypter. Free and they work like a charm.
Hi pernal Alongside DVD Decrypter/ImgBurn which I use to do all my Dual-Layer burns, I am still using DVD X Copy Platinum 4.0.4.15 RF with AnyDVD to copy any of my movies that will fit to a Single Layer 4.7GB disc. This combo has always worked and it has not failed me once as yet. Hope this answers your question. Good luck - let us know how you get on. Regards BTW, as of today, I am now officially a "member" of AD - many thanks to all those who have helped me with my various problems here on the AD forums. Please keep up the good work - it's much appreciated.
hello whisperer,ye old RAG-TAG-13 i been testing out a new program by international,called DVDneXtCOPY. its like the good old days when 321 studios was king. as there are selling the program,now.. in around a week they will be updating the program.. i for got to send ye info about DVDneXtCOPY in a e-mail.the part ye will like it will do dual layer..watch ye e-mail.. there info below.. COPY ALL your DVD movies SAVE DVD movies to your Computer MAKE MULTIPLE COPIES from movies on your hard drive BROWSE and VIEW DVD movies on your NETWORK COPY EPISODIC DVD Movies ERASE and reuse rewritable disks READ with one drive AND BURN with the other PREVIEW tracks before and DURING copying REMOVE region protection SUPPORTS ALL Dual Layer and Single Layer disc and burners Copy Special Features (Movie Trailers, Commentary, etc.) Copy Full Multi-Channel Audio (Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS) Supports both NTSC and PAL DVD movies Supports 1x - 16x speed blank media below here is a pdf file DVD neXt COPY Users Guide http://www.dvdnextcopy.com/setup/UG_DVDneXtCopy_V1.pdf ireland RAG TAG-4
The problem with this software, is that it needs activating online. I bought 321 studios X-copy products, was happy with them, then whenever I wish to reformat I have to activate it online, I have to fill out a ticket & submit it. It doesn't take long, but I still have to do it EVERY time, no matter the amount of activations that I am supposed to have. I really resent having to beg for activations. I paid an awful lot of money to the Moore foundation, he promised that we would get the activation code if the company went down, we got NOTHING! If you have to activate software online (I reformat every 6 months) that you paid for, then you have bought nothing. Why should you have to activate, why not give a reg key like SlySoft? You pay a company for goods, then it is up to them if you can use it. That is the wrong way round in my books! You have to ask permission to use Alcohol software now, if I'd known that when I bought it, I would not have bothered. It's a rip off as far as I am concerned. I made my feelings clear on the Alcohol forum, their answer was basically "If you don't like it, don't buy it". That attitude sucks, it just shows the contempt that these companies have for their customers, once they have you money, you can just go to hell! SlySoft is the way to go, they update regularly, welcome constructive criticism & most important to me, treat their customers with respect.
pulsar and all WORDS OF WISDOM People are discovering that when you buy any product that is subject to "activation", you haven't really bought anything.
Good Grief.........when are people going to stop bashing ROBERT H. Moore? Just put your feet in his shoes for 1 day, how many of you would survive???? I hope he is finally getting on with his life and the past is behind him. Mr. Robert H. Moore, I wish you, your family, and x-employees well. Thank-you for trying to fight for us!
Hang on a minute here, I bought my software in good faith, he said he would give us the activation file, he didn't. I paid a lot of money for my X-copy products. Why didn't he give us the file, it would have been entirely possible? Anyway as far as I am aware it is his relatives who have sprouted their wings & making Video vault etc. The interfaces of these re-vamped software are way too simlar for it not to be true. I know someone who knew the staff at UK HQ for 321 studios. In its' day it was good, overpriced, but good. I just wanted the activation code, that's all! This new software, video vault & next copy (or whatever) still needs activation! That is not progress. If I pay for something I want to use it when [bold]I[/bold] want, not when someone tells me I can! What happens if video vault etc goes under? $149 is a lot of money for software that you cannot use! If it did not need activating, then I would not have a problem with it, why do they insist on this control over the consumer? Why not take SlySofts lead? Why will they not treat the customer with a bit of respect? So if that is Moore bashing, then tough! All I wanted was my code.. Do you see my point mackdl?
pulsar if i knew ye b-4 i would have gave vault to you..in fact ye could of had mine as i do not use it..i never installed it..
@pulsar, I paid good money for my software, just like everyone else. It didn't do everything it was supposed to, but then how can you work out the bugs and fight the big boys too? Activation is just a way to protect your work. I use Windows XP, like most of the world. Everytime I update, I have to go through hoops to authenticate. Do I like it? NO WAY! Truthfully, it is the MPAA and the RIAA that people should direct their anger to. What happens when they manage to shut down Slysoft? Who are you going to be mad at?
I totally agree with you pulsar. There was a breif time when there wasn't any limitations on activations after 321 crashed - then it was taken away from us. You are so right about all the money we spent on their sofware($70 for Xpress and $100 for Platinum ). I did pick up 321rip and 321gone at afterdawn way back when . I was just wondering if I could reinstall it on my brother-in-laws pc and was worth the trouble of activation . Thanks for the tibbits of information . It was the first and secound dvd burning software I purchased when I started burning dvd's about four years ago and my wore out nec1300.
I am only upset at the restrictions that activations produce. It is treating the consumer as someone who is going to give their software to anyone, I do not do that. I agree we should direct anger at the businesses, at movie stars who are happy to be paid $40million, while children are starving, big business who drive small businesses out of business, there is a lot wrong with capitalism, greed & people. If I buy something I expect to be able to use it freely. It is not my fault that other people are greedy, don't blame me for that! If you bought a car & you had to go to the dealers for a key & ask permission to use it every couple of months, would you be annoyed? I would. The only greedy people are the film companies, movie stars, so called sports stars etc. They only go into the business to make money, they are full of their own self importance. As long as you have a full stomach, a roof over your head & a warm bed, you have nothing to complain about. But then greed comes along, keeping up with the Joneses attitude. Look at the rigmarole surrounding the Oscars, all of these so called important people, they think they are so good. OK they can remember lines, whoop-de-do! How about nurses & teachers, cleaners, are they not important? So there you go that’s what I think of it all, they are all a bunch of self gratifying nobodies, all out for as much money as possible, the “look at me, look at me” syndrome. As for Bill Gates, don’t get me started, so if I complain about not being able to use something I have paid for, don’t have a go at me, have a go at big business , fat cat executives & the shareholders, out to screw us for as much as they possibly can, Moore was in it for money, if you think that everyone who goes into business do it for philanthropic purposes, then you are mis-guided. I love my job, but I am only there for the money, to pay the bills, to put food on the table, no more no less.
@pulsar You know what I despise? Having to pay for Windows XP on every machine that I own. I even paid for my son's because he couldn't afford it. That's 3X!!! Wow, and talk about buggy! What about my antivirus programs? Yup, gotta pay for EVERY machine, and EVERY year. You know, Mr Robert Moore could be in a lot of trouble if he released a code to us. I read his promise too. I suppose we just have to go through 321 International if we want activations.......like it or not. We all have a choice whether we want to.
My choice is I don't use x-copy, I choose to support SlySoft, Hell I even got Clonedvd mobile, just in case I may need it! I use AVG for my Anti-virus, works really well, I have Kerio firewall, free version! As for XP, there are ways and means if you do not wish to purchase, but I would never condone such action as it is piracy! I do not mind paying SlySoft, but I do not like having to pay Bill Gates for software that is buggy & constantly under attack from virus writers & hackers. That is only as Windows has crushed the opposition. Lotus 1-2-3 was/is (?) way better than windows version.
I'm just thankful I CAN activate. I also like Clonedvd2, and will most likely purchase after my trial is up. I will still use 4.0.4.15 RF with AnyDvd. It is a shame that DvdXCopy International does not have a try before buy.
@pulsar, I'm with you Man! Slysoft is the Best! I have AnyDVD & CloneDVD 2 & plan to buy CloneCD as well! Heck, save the software, save the "key" you have what you paid for for life. No "activations" needed. Besides, I am also a "former" 321 Xcopy user. Slysoft's products are far superior in quality, ease of use and even speed.
