Problem copying a DVD

[sdd]

Hi Guys

Forgive me if this has already been addressed in a previous thread ... but I am pulling out my hair trying to make a backup of a DVD. I use DVD Shrink (latest vers.) usually but recently it does not want to copy any dvd's.

Tried using dvd decrypt ... gives me the error that cannot read a sector error. ...

Couple things:
Are the new dvds loaded with more complex anti-copy protection?
Maybe my dvd writer is giving up on me (about 10 months old Sony DVD).

This has happened on three different recent DVD's so I don't think it is a scratched disc.

One of the DVD is distributedby Sony ... I am scared to copy it cos of some virus stuff I heard they've imbedded.

Please advise me as to a suitable program I can use.

Thanks

SDD

 

[dualmeister]

Are the new dvds loaded with more complex anti-copy protection?

Yes

Try this

DVDFab Decrypter
http://www.dvdidle.com/free.htm

 

[PearlJam]

I tried to backup a sony dvd and since then had problems

 

[dualmeister]

Haven't met a Sony DVD I couldn't backup so far (thanks to DVDFab Decrypter)

 

[PearlJam]

Haven't met a Sony DVD I couldn't backup so far

What happens now is when i insert a sony disc the light stays on and cpu usage goes to 100% and i can't do anything but reset the pc

 

[dualmeister]

Did you disable Auto-run on your PC ?

 

[PearlJam]

Did you disable Auto-run on your PC ?

How do i do that?

 

[zeb]

Not that I think it'll work but here's how:
Run 'GPEDIT.MSC'
Select 'Administrative templates / System'
Double click on 'Turn off autoplay' in the right pane
'Enable'

Best bet is to get yourself AnyDVD

 

[Franna]

PearlJam - I'm sure your computer is infected with the Sony rootkit or Starforce DRM, rendering your CD/DVD writer useless.

Look at:
http://www.sysinternals.com/blog/2005/10/sony-rootkits-and-digital-rights.html
http://www.sysinternals.com/blog/2005/11/more-on-sony-dangerous-decloaking.html

If you can't fix the problem the only option left is a format and fresh install of Windows XP.

 

[thisgeek]

I can vouch for DVD Fab Decrypter. Hasn't had a disk yet that it can't decrypt.

 

[NeBo]

http://www.doom9.org/

Good source for DVD backup and copy

 

[ForSure]

anydvd and clonedvd work well for me

 

[Simple Twist Of Fate]

remove and reinstall the device under device manager.

 

[James]

anydvd and clonedvd work well for me

Seconed, perfect combination, well CloneDVD 2 any ways.