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    Nero 8 Question...

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Jewperman, Feb 15, 2008.

  1. Jewperman

    Jewperman Notebook Consultant

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    Well, I looked in the Nero FAQ but could not find anything regarding this matter, so I thought maybe someone here knows.
    My question(s):

    1. Can Nero rip a DVD that I say... bought from Blockbuster?

    2. If not, are there any legal alternative programs that can?

    3. Would it be able to turn a AVI. file into a file that would be readable by a common DVD player?

    4. Are there any alternatives to Nero?

    5. Is it worth the monies?
     
    Jewperman, Feb 15, 2008
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  2. nobscot6

    nobscot6 Wise One

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    no, nero can't rip/copy a copy protected dvd

    there are many programs that can, they can be legally purchased, but i'm not sure they are technically legal, except for making your own backup copy

    I've used both of these, both with good results

    dvd fab

    1click dvd copy/copy pro

    the software contains a decoder, or you have to install one seperately on your pc

    one of the most popular programs for converting avi to dvd(and burning) is convertX to dvd

    etc
     
    nobscot6, Feb 15, 2008
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  3. Jewperman

    Jewperman Notebook Consultant

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    Ok... so Nero is not good... Whats a decoder? Sorry if Im being a idiot lol.
     
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  4. Fade To Black

    Fade To Black The Bad Ass

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    It transforms from compressed -> uncompressed material.
    DVD Shrink worked for me (you can make backup copies and it's free).
     
    Fade To Black, Feb 16, 2008
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  5. MaXimus

    MaXimus Notebook Deity

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    Dude, Nero Vision Express, which is a part of Nero can convert ANY video to a DVD. just drag the video u want and itll do the necessary conversion.


    You can use CloneDVD to copy DVD movies
     
    MaXimus, Feb 16, 2008
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  6. pauljrog

    pauljrog Notebook Guru

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    A program called AnyDVD will remove any copyright and region code when inserted, so you can then rip a DVD from Blockbusters.

    Although this is called pirating.

    And a program called WinAVI video converter will convert .avi files to DVD format, and will even burn it to disc.
     
    pauljrog, Feb 16, 2008
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  7. thnksfrthmmrs

    thnksfrthmmrs Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm surprised that this thread isn't closed yet. I thought ripping commercial DVDs were illegal.
     
    thnksfrthmmrs, Feb 16, 2008
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  8. Fade To Black

    Fade To Black The Bad Ass

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    You do it when you want to have the movie on the HDD and don't want to waste space + don't want to keep the DVD inside.
     
    Fade To Black, Feb 16, 2008
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  9. LIVEFRMNYC

    LIVEFRMNYC Blah Blah Blah!!!

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    I use Nero 7 Ultra Edition and can't live without it. The best at making your own DVD's from any video file.
     
    LIVEFRMNYC, Feb 16, 2008
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  10. Jewperman

    Jewperman Notebook Consultant

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    So if I want to make a copy of a DVD of mine on my Laptop (is this illegal if I bought the DVD? Should I not be aloud to back it up?) whats the best software? Nero? Or no?
     
    Jewperman, Feb 16, 2008
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  11. aan310

    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    umm, i use dvdshrink..... idk if getting them from a video store then copting them is legal though, i ose it to make backups of movies a actually own, idk bout blockbuster
     
    aan310, Feb 16, 2008
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  12. Jewperman

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    I just used BlockBuster as a example.... Whats DVDShrink do? De-encrypts and then compresses it? On its site it mentions Nero... But what does having Nero do with it?
     
    Jewperman, Feb 16, 2008
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