I appreciate your input, Matt. Unfortunately I use Windows 2000 SP4 (I much prefer it to XP) so I don;t have a "restore" feature and I run Windows Media Player 9, not 10. What I did do, however, is a mini-version of what you did. I ridded my system of the 5956 upgrade and the whole AnyDVD program, down to a registry search and clean. I rebooted and reinstalled 5953 and then (thanks to a CDFreaks suggestion) I took AnyDVD out of "safe mode". That has not completely eliminated some problems with burning with some DVD's but I am getting by with it. I forgot to respond to someone's blaming question as to why 1ClickDVD didn't have its own decryption program "built-in". Well it's for the same reason CloneDVD doesn't have it. It's not LEGAL. Anyone fail to notice where Slysoft is headquartered? Take a look. They are in an "unsue-able" country. There used to be a bunch of software companies that incorporated the decryption software into their copying software but they were sued out of business.
Good hunting, Ireland. And yes I do suspect we are going to hear about more and more problems with these combinations of upgrades.
As to Any DVD and Clone the easiest and simplest programs to use.The Ms update for Windows Explorer caused all sorts of havoc on my three computers and the other three not updated had no problems.If you don't keep separate back ups for your programs you'll stand to lose a lot.So many programs out there that conflict with each other is why you read instructions and warnings before installing. My 2 Cents Chris
@Kissmiss After having read thru this thread, I wouldn't blame Slysoft for never responding. Your attitude is that, with your computing experience since 1982, that you couldn't haved caused any conflicts and that your pc is never wrong. Rubbish! If you have a legal key take it to a colleague's pc and install the latest version enter your key that you saved somewhere and get your damn serial number out of the program. And then pray you haven't pi$$ed off everyone at Slysoft. CD Freaks must feel the same way since they are not helping. Most people in this thread have tried to be nice. Take the chip off your shoulder; cause you're no better than anyone else here, young or old, especially since we all seem to have AnyDVD purring away with no conflicts!
We sympathize with those having problems. Using AD as a sounding board to try to embarass Slysoft can't be looked at as a problem of the Many. As was mentioned we're in no way in collaboration with Slysoft. We help as we can, but it's obvious we're not responsible for the occasional problem. The use of hyperbole questioned the sensibilities of members here. It's interesting you now supply us with a setting you were using and your OS. Safe Mode is not supported by the 9x-ME operating systems. Instead of a manual, AnyDVD has the boxes a user can read on the settings. Just right click an option and read. Below is the box from Safe Mode, note what it says.
@Ireland, Excellent find..too bad I neglected to read and had to figure out to fix this myself. I still bet this was an attempt to stifle media copying software. @Kissmiss Per the link Ireland attached seems windows 2000 sp4 was affected by this as well. No one is pointing the finger at you but after reading Irelands' links and through my own experience a few hours ago lets look at the latest updates by windows as the possible culprit. I am sure you are not alone and if there is a conflict or discrepency with the latest update from slysoft do you think its fair for them to address you as an individual and not be sure what the issue is versus spending time researching and possibly submitting another update to fix the compatibility issue? Food for thought..no one was attacking you just many (moreso others than myself) experienced with dvd backup software will 'cordially' invite you to debate the issue if you take a hostile stance it wasn't me type of response. Sony lost the right to use rootkits so I get the eery feeling microsoft has jumped into the 'ruckus' hiding the true intent of security updates. Certainly being that slysoft cannot be controlled by the controversial copyright laws (U.S. led) what better way than to have the number 1 software used by pcs world-wide be a guinea pig in the backup deterent movement. Too bad with a lil pc knowledge you can get around it. By the way I have a beta release of windows vista and lets say it is heavy on system resources and programs like anydvd, clonedvd2, dvdrb and canopus procoder catch hell trying to run on it. This might be a heads up to not invest in windows vista so quick.
matt72 Good point on not rushing to Vista and it being heavy on resources. A bunch of the current systems with 512MB-1GB of memory will suffer from the fully loaded Vista. Word has it that it will come in several packages. Luckily there is supposed to be one that is little more than an XP upgrade. As to microsoft using updates as a secret means of disabling backup software, I only wonder why I, as well as others, haven't experienced the same problem. As I mentioned, I set the system to auto for updates and I've experienced no problems with the newest version. In fact I just used it to do 4 backups. The OS is Windows XP SP2 and AnyDVD is 5.9.5.6. Or has Microsoft only targeted a select few?
i use windows 2000 as my main burning computer..and i started with this version of any dvd,1.2.1.3, 2003 07 03..there was one more and it was a beta.look at the date of anydvd above..this is the original operating system,i always back up my system with ghost or Acronis.True Image in case i have a problem..or to move to newer hard-drive. never on this computer did i have a problem with anydvd. the last windows update i did not install,i never do,until i hear positive feed back. this computer gos back to 2002,started to use it when dvdxcopy came out.in fact,platinum,40415rf and v5 converted to rf.. are installed,and still works great with anydvd..even sony movies..infact the rips are faster then clonedvd. cheers
Just info for everyone: I am running Windows XP Home SP2. Last week I installed [bold]all Critical updates[/bold], I have No "Issues" with AnyDVD or CloneDVD 2. They work "Flawlessly" as usual. Just backed up "Hostel" which was heavy on encryption very easily. I don't know if those updates could cause problems with someone elses configuration, but anything is possible. I do know that Xcopy Express has been known to conflict with AnyDVD. Something with the Patin Couffin driver.
Brobear you got me thinking since all three computers are fresh builds, one with new Xp and other with XP that MS said had to be activated because of mobo and then said exceeded am't of hardware changes and had to phone call to activate, since it was first mobo change.But maybe because these three were in the last three weeks. But when I took explorer add ons off everything went back to normal.And after checking none of my buddies had any problems running there comps with no hardware changes in the last year.
When I first heard about this problem, I turned my auto updates off and I haven't had any problems either. Good luck everybody.
Brobear, I dont think a select few were targeted rather counting on the fact that folks would be apt to jump on slysoft updates before windows updates. Simply updating slysoft AFTER windows solved the issue with me. Off topic momentarily: A google in regards to backing up dvds will point you to afterdawn more times than I can count. The 'powers that be ' possibly follow this and other forums to see the latest software releases/ updates and may have tried to embed a vista upgrade to see if they can pre-empt backing up dvds and cds. Back on topic: Don't feel this is a slysoft issue as the originator of this post expressed but microsoft looking at potentially profiting by conjuring up a system that disables products I mentioned earlier.
bunnyrip XPRESS RF 3.2.5.13 works good with anydvd to this day,no problems or ye can try this.with your xpress. patin-couffin 135 setup.exe http://www.dvdxcopy-international.ca/setup/patin-couffin_setup.exe
@ matt72 & ireland, I agree. MS seems to be getting more into step with DRM with any of it's newer releases. Or any of their products. My older set-up does fine (OS wise). Until it stops working... I'll just upgrade my programs until they are no longer supported. Now, as for KissMiss, Take a chill pill !! After all, you are dealing with human beings. Not some subserviant automatron. If I could, I would have had you banned not too long into your impatient tirade. Now, can we get back to at least trying to provide some technical support instead of having tantrums & such? TC
Well, I have no idea of the timing involved. All I know is that I'm supposed to have all the Windows XP updates and I have the latest AnyDVD. If it makes any difference, they're playing well together and no weird happenings. I guess I'm a bit more adventurous than Ireland. I normally load the new release of AnyDVD as it comes out and if I were to encounter a problem, I would reinstall the past version that was known to work properly. So far, I've not needed to, even when Slysoft has found a bug they needed to correct. Before I could find the bug, they had the update. I'm pleased and don't need my money back. AnyDVD has already paid for itself in making it so easy to do backups.
I too have all critical updates on windows XP sp2 no problems with anyDVD. I did hostel yesterday easily.
garmoon Thank you, now I know I'm not alone with the only working copy of 5.9.5.6. Ireland... That's 2.
My 5.9.5.6 works well, I have XP SP2, but am allergic to updates. I am paranoid of Microsoft. When the political leader of China visits Bill Gates before he visits the president, that says a lot.
you can make that 3 now brobear/ireland~ i am on WinXP Pro w/ SP2 and all updates set to automatic and they have all been performed/installed up to the recent April updates~ Anydvd version 5.9.5.6 (for me) thus far works without a single hiccup, i haven't purchased any of the MOST RECENT released movies (i'm a few weeks behind), but up until my most recent being Fun w/ Dick & Jane, i've had no issues~ docTY
