Hi, The last two DVDs I attempted to shrink using Shrink V.3.2 it came up with the cyclic error. Can anyone tell me what it means and how to correct it if possible. I use Windows XP home edition, have the latest liteon DVD Burner, 123 copy dvd program and all the free space one should need. Had Nero 7.0 installed, but got the same error message. Any help out there????
Hi and welcome to AD Shrink is not updated no more and can not handle the latest releases. The free option is to download DVDFab Decrypter this program will rip the movie onto your HDD while breaking the movies encryption, then just compress with with Shrink as usual then burn with your normal burning engine. Get it here http://www.dvdidle.com/free.htm Here is a guide for you http://forum.digital-digest.com/showthread.php?t=51904 Here is a complete list of how to make perfect back ups This is what to do if you are having trouble backing up your movies: Here is the free way of making perfect backups: 1) DVDFab Decrypter - this wil break the movies encryption while ripping the movie to your HDD http://www.dvdidle.com/free.htm 2) VobBlanker - Not always needed, but it will get rid of any protection that DVDFD left behind. VobBlanker also allows you to blank,replace,cut and strip titles. http://www.jsoto.posunplugged.com/vobblanker.htm 3) DVDShrink - this will allow you to compress the movie to fit onto a blank DVD-5 disc. Select your output as an ISO image http://filehippo.com/download_dvdshrink/ 4) Imgburn - the best free burner around http://www.imgburn.com/ Here are some guides: http://forum.digital-digest.com/showthread.php?t=51904 DVDFab Decrypter guide http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/334154 DVDFab Decrypter and VobBlanker guide by Alkohol http://www.dvdr-digest.com/articles/article_vobblanker_page1.html VobBlanker guide http://www.mrbass.org/dvdshrink/ Shrink guide The other free option: Use RipIt4Me. I do not know anything about ripit4me so I will leave you with the excellent guide by arniebear. You can also download it from the same link http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/360110 The other way $$$$$ Anydvd works in the background to automatically remove the copy protection of a DVD movie. All you have to do is start up anydvd and continue using your normal compression engine, whether it's shrink, recode or clonedvd, It's that easy. Before you pay for this excellent program you have a 21 day trial http://www.slysoft.com/en/download.html What else to do if the above does not work: 1) Update your dvdwriters firmware 2) Invest in good quality media Taiyo Yuden and Verbatims are best 3) Burn @4x 4) Check your dvd's for dirt, scratches 5) clean your dvd If your dvd still does not back up, you most properbly have a badly authord dvd, so your only option is to exchange it. Good luck.