I would like to know how to RIP DVD's from my computer?   And what is the best programs to use?
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There are several - Nero is OK ,Roxio Easy CD/DVD is another and another I`ve used is DVDCopy
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Use a dvd clipper program www.freewarefiles.com
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DVD Decrypter is a great program to start with:\n\nDVD Decrypter Software:\nhttp://www.afterdawn.com/software/video_software/dvd_rippers/dvd_decrypter.cfm\n\nDetailed Instructions:\nhttp://home1.gte.net/eric.groves/pg49.html\n\nSome limitations..  If you have a dual layer dvd and you want to make it fit on a single layer disc (the cheapest media available for this) you might need to use DVD Shrink to compress or remove certain parts of the DVD to fit onto a 4.7gb disc.\n\nDVD Shrink Software:\nhttp://www.dvdr-digest.com/software/dvdshrink.html\n\nHow to use DVD Shrink:\nhttp://www.digital-digest.com/articles/dvdshrink_4_dummies_page1.html\n\nOnce you have ripped the files to your hard drive you simply need to burn them to a blank DVD.  Nero is a great program for burning.  \n\nNero Software:\nhttp://ww2.nero.com/nero7/enu/index.html\n\nHow to use Nero to burn DVDs:\nhttp://www.videohelp.com/nerodvd.htm\n\nAs always - you should only burn copies of DVDs you own for legal backups.
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I'll give you a link that'll take you to a site that gives a more thorough explanation, but first here's a short summary.\n\nThe files that you have ripped will all go into the directory in Nero's burn a DVD window named VIDEO_TS.\n\nIf the result is too large, as shown by the bar on the bottom of the Nero screen or a warning when you try to burn, you'll need to use a different program that shrinks them for burning to a single layer DVD. The most trouble free program I've used is DVD Shrink 3.2 (freeware)\nDVD Shrink uses the Nero burning engine, so they work well together.\n\nHere are two links. \n(1) takes you to Doom9, which is chock full of tutorials and faqs\n(2) takes you to DVD Shrink\n\nOnce you understand how the DVD is constructed and what the steps are, you'll be able work with other programs.\n\n(edit)\nYou'll need to go into Nero Burning ROM and choose DVD/Video DVD to see the template that has the VIDEO_TS folder. But it's even easier just to use the DVD Shrink program, which will automatically put things in the right place.
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The easiest way is to use something like DVD Shrink which will rip and then compress Dual Layer (DVD-9, 8.6GB) discs to a Single Layer DVD. \n\nOtherwise the best quality way is to use DVD Decrypter and then DVD Rebuilder.
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DVD Shrink (Freeware)\n\nSlySoft/Clony
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Hi there...in addition to iDVD, other freeware DVD software programs to try:\nMac The Ripper: http://www.mactheripper.org/\nHandbrake: http://handbrake.m0k.org/
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If it is on a DVD, the recording is already digital.  Getting content off of a CD or DVD is called "ripping" and yes, it is possible, but what tools you will need to use will depend upon whether and how the DVD is copyright-protected.\n\nThere are lots of free, open-source, tools for DVD ripping that can be found at sourceforge.net (see link below), but they are mostly for the Linux OS and, as far as I can tell, not specifically meant for ripping copyright-protected DVDs.  I could be wrong, however, so feel free to browse through the list (just search for "DVD ripper").\n\nIf you do a Google search for the same subject, there is no shortage of proprietary non-free software tools for DVD ripping, including ones that claim to be able to bypass any copyright protection scheme.\n\nI hope that this helps!
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The easiest program I found to use is called NeroVision , you put any media file into it, it will make a playable DVD for you. So simple!
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Copying Movies can be a slightly complicated process if you're not familiar with the programs used to do it. However, once you're accustomed to using the software, it's much easier.\n\nSo here's how to get started:\n\nBurning DVDs with DVD Decrypter, DVD Shrink, and Nero.\n\nBefore you start, you’ll need to have the following programs installed on your computer:\n\nDVD Decrypter\nhttp://www.mrbass.org/dvdrip/ \n\nDVD Shrink\nhttp://www.mrbass.org/dvdshrink/ \n\nNero (version 6.3 or higher recommended, which you can download from oldversion.com)\nhttp://www.oldversion.com/program.php?n=nero \n\nserial number for Nero 6.3\nhttp://computer-tricks.blogspot.com/2006/05/nero-63.html \n\n\n(Note: DVD Decrypter and DVD Shrink are free online.)\n\n(Note: Always try to use a new, unscratched DVD movie disc whenever making copies, as discs in poor condition may not copy, or will likely pass on glitches to the copy.)\n\nIt’s also recommended that you don’t run other programs while burning DVDs unless you have over 1GB of RAM or more.\n\nInsert the disc you wish to copy.\n\nClose any DVD player program that opens.\n\nPhase 1\n\nOpen DVD Decrypter.\n\nClick on Mode > ISO > Read\n\nNow click on the folder icon that shows where the DVD file will be saved. Choose a folder.\n\nNow click on File > Decrypt.\n\nThe process of making an exact copy of the disc to the hard drive should take approx. 30-40min. depending on the length of the movie and extra features.\n\nWhen DVD Decrypter is finished creating the file, you can close the program and eject the disc.\n\nPhase 2\n\nNow open DVD Shrink.\n\nClick on File > Open Disc Image\n\nBrowse for the file that you saved when copying with DVD Decrypter.\n\nDVD Shrink will now analyze the movie for a minute or two.\n\nUncheck boxes for extra audio Languages that you don't need on the DVD\n\nClick on the plus + sign by the Extras folder.\n(This is where the bonus materials are on the disc)\n\nTo have higher movie quality, remove the extras by clicking on the individual files and selecting Still image/still images from the dropdown menu. (You can preview the extras if you want to see the clips before removing them.)\n\nIf you'd like to keep the extra features on the DVD, select the clip and change the dropdown menu to custom compression and lower it to about 50 or 60 percent for each extra.\n\nClick on the main movie folder. If you've removed enough extras, or compressed them, the movie quality should be around 60-70%, the HIGHER THE BETTER.\n\nNote: Target quality is about 65-70%, anything higher than 65%, and on regular size\nTV's you won't be able to tell the difference between the copy and the original.\n\nI personally either remove the extras or compress them to achieve the best quality.\n\nIf a movie is not too much over two hours, or doesn't have many extras, it will copy\ncloser to 100% quality.\n\nWhen you’ve achieved the quality setting on the main movie that you’d like, click on the Backup! icon.\n\nInsert a blank DVD disc.\n\nBefore clicking OK to start the burning, click on the Burn Settings tab and change the speed to 1 or 2 speeds lower than the highest available.\n\nDVD Shrink will now compress the file that DVD Decrypter made and create DVD video files. Afterwards, it will automatically burn those files and the disc will be completed.\n\nThis will take about 20-30 min. to create the DVD video files and approx. 10-15 min. to burn onto the blank disc.
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www.torrentspy.com may be able to help you out. \n\n\nI would also recommend www.zdnet.com. You should be able to find free programs there or at least demos that can help you out. Worst case scenario type this exact search criteria in the Yahoo! search bar. "DVD to .dat" "conversion" and that should lead you into the right direction as to what programs are available. =)\n\nHope this helped!
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I would suggest using AVI2DVD because its free and probably the best tool out there: http://www.techroam.com/how-to-burn-avi-to-dvd/
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MacTheRipper is designed to backup DVDs.  If you just want to rip the DVD into a single MPEG-4 file, use Handbreak.\n\nHandbreak:\nhttp://handbrake.m0k.org/\n\nMacTheRipper:\nhttp://www.mactheripper.org/
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you can make a backup of your dvds, you use a software (dvd shrink)\n\ni leave a link with a tutorial
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rip it\n\nhttp://www.wikihow.com/Rip-DVDs\n\nno it doesn't hurt original matter, you can't hurt the material unless your scratch it or something
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If you want to copy a DVD, use these two programs:\n\nDVD Shrink can do it all usually...\n\nhttp://www.dvdshrink.org/\n\nIf it won't read the DVD for some reason use DVD Decrypter...\n\nhttp://www.doom9.org/\n(Click download, and look under "Descrambling/Ripping Tools")\n\n\nFor more information go to:\n\nhttp://www.doom9.org\n\nThey have guides and stuff to tell you exactly how to do it.\n\nOr e-mail me at c_wag03@yahoo.com and I will tell you more on how to use those two totally free and awesome programs.\n\nDVD Decrypter can also tell you if your burner is +, -, or both.
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dvd shrink (excellent app, my first choice) and dvd decrypter..\nboth are free.