DVD Ripping HELP Please!

rallyshark
rallyshark Posts: 417
edited February 2010 in Music & Movies
I have been using DVDfab for a while to put all my DVDs on HD, which I use my WD TV to watch them on. I can't get it to rip a certain DVD. I went to the site's support page only to find out I apparently purchased it from an unlicensed retailer when I downloaded it. Well, that sucks, because I uninstalled and re-installed it hoping maybe to remedy my problem, and that's when I discovered the unlicensed part:( Now, I'm stuck...Anyway, so what is the best way to purchase it? What programs do you guys use for this type of stuff? I liked the way dvdfab worked, but I don't want to get screwed again purchasing it improperly. I OWN all of the DVDs that I rip, but I love the convenience of the WD TV, not to mention the reassurance of having all my movies backed up! Any advice or suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated:)
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited January 2010
    Try dvd shrink or dvd decrypter.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited January 2010
    I like anyDVD by slyfox. So simple Stevie Wonder can use it.
    I use clone DVD to backup my disk.
    http://www.slysoft.com/en/
    You can download a trial version for free.
    Ben
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited January 2010
    Try Shrink and if that don't do it then you will mostly need Anydvd.

    WDTV is great for it's intended purpose
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2010
    I don't understand....? Just go to DVDfab's site and purchase 'directly' from them? How else did you purchase this?? If you can't buy from their site who can you buy from?

    Their product is good and is updated regularly!

    cnh
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,071
    edited January 2010
    ben62670 wrote: »
    I like anyDVD by slyfox. So simple Stevie Wonder can use it.
    I use clone DVD to backup my disk.
    http://www.slysoft.com/en/
    You can download a trial version for free.
    Ben

    I'm with Ben on this, I too like Slysoft's stuff and I use it often.
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited January 2010
    Their is a program called DVD43 (decrypter) that works really well with DVD shrink, however it does not play nicely with DVDfab.
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  • vc69
    vc69 Posts: 2,500
    edited January 2010
    I use DVDfab myself. Occasionally, I have run across a DVD it would not rip. Slysoft's products are equally good, I just like DVDfab.
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  • rallyshark
    rallyshark Posts: 417
    edited January 2010
    cnh wrote: »
    I don't understand....? Just go to DVDfab's site and purchase 'directly' from them? How else did you purchase this?? If you can't buy from their site who can you buy from?

    Their product is good and is updated regularly!

    cnh

    Being the dumbass that I am, I went to dvdfab6.com, which apparently was wrong:( Did you get it from DVDfab.net ? The prices are much higher than when I purchased it from the wrong place:o I would prefer to stick with DVDfab since I know it works for me, and that's what I'm accustomed to. So DVDfab.net then, right? I'll check some of the others you guys listed to. I prefer to have ONE program to handle it, and not one prgram + decrypter program etc. What format do you guys rip them in. I've been using .vob, and not converting since the WD TV works great with that. I do not compress either, as I want full quality. I forgot to mention I have a 64bit OS, so some such as DVD43 won't work with it if I remember correctly. Thanks again for all the input so far, keep it coming please:)
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    Sony DVPCX995V
    Sony PS3(games/media server)
    Sony PS2
    WD TV Live with 3TB
    Sanyo VCR
    Marantz SR6003
    Polk 11T(xover/RDO)
    RM20 5 pack
    OWM 5
    DUAL Micro Pro 1000
    Combastard Cable
    Harmony One
    When rapture comes, can I have your car?
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  • StantonZ
    StantonZ Posts: 446
    edited February 2010
    Willow wrote: »
    I'm with Ben on this, I too like Slysoft's stuff and I use it often.

    AnyDVD(HD) is essential when ripping Blu-Ray's. DVD Shrink was fine until Blu-Ray's came along; I rip discs when I want to watch it on a laptop (on a plane) or convert for iPod use. Digital downloads have (temporarily) alleviated the iPod issue, but I don't see them offering FREE digital downloads forever (or even every DVD/Blu-Ray release).
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  • Roy Munson
    Roy Munson Posts: 886
    edited February 2010
    Another vote for SlySoft and AnyDVD.
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