What is the best combo. of programs to make the perfect back-up DVD?

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  1. acoolguy

    acoolguy Member

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    Using ONLY THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS, what is the best combonation (Step by step) for a perfect back-up copy of a dvd?

    Dvd Shrink
    Dvd Decrypter
    DvdFab Decrypter
    Dvd43
    Vobblanker
    Nero Recode 2
     
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    LOCOENG Moderator Staff Member

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    rip to HDD first using DVDFab Decrypter, then compress using DVD Shrink or Recode (a little faster) and then burn with Imgburn.

    http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/334154

    VobBlanker isn't always necessary and can usually be omitted from the guide.
     
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    Hello acoolguy.

    DVD43 is an evil program and shouldn't be allowed on your computer. It'll bite you sooner or later imo. Pay the bucks and get AnyDVD. It makes like so easy.

    As for the rest, all do an excellent job, so just use whatever you want.

    AnyDVD, DVD Shrink, and DVD Decrypter do everything necessary for making both SL and DL backups.

    The totally free route is DVDFab Decrypter, VOBblanker, DVD Shrink, and DVD Decrypter.
     
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    If i ONLY have Dvd Fab, VobBlanker, and Nero, do i also need a program similar to Dvd43 or AnyDvd? Im just a bit short on cash at the moment, so AnyDvd just isnt in the question.
     
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    I agree with LOCOENG DVDFab Decrypter, Recode2/Shrink then Imgburn.
     
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    Just use the totally free route that LOCOENG provided:

    Rip with DVDFab Decrypter
    Compress if needed with either DVD Shrink or Nero Recode if you have it.
    Burn with DVD Decrypter or ImgBurn.

    Sometimes Vobblanker or FixVTS is needed to strip "dead cells" and fix DVD navigation but not often.

    He also provided a link to a guide by Alcohol to backup using just these programs.

    DVD43 has been known to grab hold of your system and refuse to let go. lol. Uninstall it and kill it dead. lol.
     
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    anybody else?
     
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    LOCOENG Moderator Staff Member

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    @dialysis

    I think you still need DVD Shrink and DVD Decrypter to use that proggy don't you?

    @acoolguy

    Anywho, all of the programs that you mentioned in your first post have been addressed....

    what else are you looking for?
     
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    what is the best compination of THOSE PROGRAMS ONLY. everbody else has listed programs that i did not put in my list!
     
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    LOCOENG Moderator Staff Member

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    Recode is faster than DVD Shrink, but it costs money. DVD Shrink still does a great job and is free. They both produce similar results.
     
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    but what do you suggest for ripping? Do you suggest Dvd Fab and then Vobblanker? Just DvdDecrypter?
     
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    DVD Decrypter by itself without using PCL files cannot handle all the newest copy protection since it's no longer updated. DVDFab Decrypter is updated and can handle strong protection with the addition of FixVTS or Vobblanker as needed. Use ripit4me as dialysis1 suggested if you don't want to be bothered too much. You need to also download DVD Decrypter, FixVTS, and DVD Shrink and have them installed before running ripit4me.

    Personally I'd shell out the money for AnyDVD and use DVD Decrypter for ripping, DVD Shrink for reauthoring and/or compressing, and DVD Decrypter for burning.
     
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    is ripit4me updated frequently? Can it handle the newer copy protection?
     
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    ripit4me has only been available recently. Why don't you just try some of the programs and see what you like. Asking questions only goes so far. Even AnyDVD is available for a free trial.
     
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    i use anydvd (maybe the best 39 dollars ever spent), then dvd shrink to reauthor and back up the dvd, then nero to burn the files to a disk. never a problem.
     
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    This has to be one of the most subjective questions possible. There are a bevy of quality apps that will get you from point A to point B in fine fashion - it all boils down to personal prefererence.
     
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    Tjchino....exactly what I use and never had a problem either. I agree, this is completely subjective.
     
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    For someone new to making back ups,
    I reccomend DVDfab decrypter to rip to your hard drive,
    DVDshrink to compress the file and/or get rid of any extra junk from the dvd,
    and finally burn it to disc with DVDdecrypter.

    All free programs and all very simple to use.
    Also, it's easy to find documentation/help guides on all of them.

    Good luck.
    FALSE
     
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