need simple help for total newbie

have dvd rw on a dell, need to know best and most simple to use shrink software to place larger dvd on 4.7 disk, also best software to back up by protected dvd's...simple is priority, lower cost nice but not at expense of easy to use functionality

thanks a million

 

i would use Dvd Shrink its easy and free.

 

how about copying protected dvd's, is the free software good or must i buy some to get the job done well nd easily??

thanks very much

 

You will also need AnyDVD to remove the encryption found on most DVD titles. It is not free but you can D/L a fully functioning version to try. It is highly recommended by most people on these forums. With these 2 software items you should be good to go. Welcome to AfterDawn.

 

if you want the easiest way to back up all your dvds i would recommend any dvd and clone dvd2 both from slysoft.com they are both available with a 21 day free trial.
hope this helps

 

It doesn't get any simpler than AnyDVD and CloneDVD2 from SlySoft....

 

thanks to all, will try these 2 pieces of software from slysoft.com , are there dvd brands that cannot be cracked, ie i keep seeing something about a special sony encryption??

 

None yet.....

 

thanks i will try it on the demo trial

 

Just get the Limewire program, and you can get just about any program for FREE. Its easy, and its simple. Thats were i got my Nero, and my Flash Animation, i suggest trying it.