If you are backing up your discs you can use Nero Recode with AnyDVD running in the background, this will break any encryptions. AnyDVD is available for a 21 day free trial from slysoft site. Use good quality media, stay away from memorex and burn at 4X
DegenX, reduce your sig to 50k. 2. An image-only signature should be less than 50kb in size, and be at most 500 pixels wide and 200 pixels tall.