Hi All Shelley here from New Zealand! Ki Ora! I am a total newbie on this DVD burning thing. We just bought a new computer and the lovely salesmen told me to download DVD Decrypter and DVD Shrink so I can 'back up' DVD's The problem is............I know what I want to do, but have NO idea on how to start to do it or what programmes i need to download so I can copy DVD's? Please help this helpless Kiwi
Hi, I am also a "NEWBIE" but maybe I can help. When you purchased your computer did it come with a burning program such as Nero or some other program...even if I cant help you someone will need this info.
Take his advice and start with those two programs (DVD Shrink, DVD Decrypter) since there are great guides on here to walk you through the process step-by-step, and then incorporate whatever software you have on your new machine after you get the hang of it. PLUS, they are free! I think you will avoid a lot of headaches and confusion if you go this route. Practice on a DVD+/-RW so that you won't waste media if you make a mistake. PLEASE buy quality media as well. Examples of good media are: Taiyo Yuden (you can order this online, or buy Fuji, Sony, in the +R format) and Verbatim. Guides for Shrink and Decrypter are here: http://www.afterdawn.com/guides/archive/dvd9_to_dvdr_with_dvd_shrink.cfm http://www.afterdawn.com/guides/archive/small_dvd_2_dvdr.cfm Also download DVD43FREE: http://www.dvd43.com/ And one more EXCELLENT guide: http://www.afterdawn.com/guides/archive/bypassing_dvd_protection.cfm Good Luck!!!
