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Copy/Convert DVDs?

pearljamfan11pearljamfan11 Posts: 50
edited March 2010 in All Encompassing Trip
I just recently bought a new computer and bought Roxio 2010 thinking I could copy DVDs or copy them to my computer (I'm a teacher and it's just easier to have them on my computer rather than keeping DVDs everywhere). Now I find out that I can't copy protected DVDs...which is pretty much every DVD I have! How can I get around this (legally if possible, though I'm not saying it's necessary)????? What do I need to download/buy? Any help would be fantastic!
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  • ruggs1996ruggs1996 Posts: 586
    What kind of computer is it? Mac or PC
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    you've come to the right place. I can't help you, but someone will. ;)
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  • pearljamfan11pearljamfan11 Posts: 50
    It's a PC...and yes, I know the PJ fans are always helpful!
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  • StarfallStarfall Posts: 548
    I use DVD Shrink - it removes copy protection and rips DVDs to your HD so you can archive it or burn it to disc. If I want to rip the movie to iTunes, I also use a free program called Handbrake.

    Note that my answer does not imply an endorsement of those products, nor any advice on the legality thereof in your country.
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  • Pepe SilviaPepe Silvia Posts: 3,758
    i use dvdfab. you can copy to psp's, ipod's, mobile phones....as well as your computer

    you can copy certain chapters, leave out special features or commentarys....

    http://www.dvdfab.com/
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  • RygarRygar Posts: 8,685
    AnyDVD removes protection and CloneDVD will copy them for you, so I'm told...
  • merkinballmerkinball Posts: 2,262
    Starfall wrote:
    I use DVD Shrink - it removes copy protection and rips DVDs to your HD so you can archive it or burn it to disc. If I want to rip the movie to iTunes, I also use a free program called Handbrake.

    Note that my answer does not imply an endorsement of those products, nor any advice on the legality thereof in your country.

    Handbrake is the way to go for conversions. I use mactheripper (on a mac) to get whole dvd copies.
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  • pearljamfan11pearljamfan11 Posts: 50
    i downloaded dvd shrink and handbreak and was unsuccessful with dvd that I tried it with, but didn't have a whole lot of time to play around with it. Maybe I'm not doing it right?!? Thanks for the help for those who offered though! I'll keep trying and I'll be listening (or I guess reading) any more tips anyone might have! :)
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  • eeriepadaveeeriepadave Posts: 41,839
    Can't really help you with that, but i kinda got a similar problem/question.

    I bought this program where you can transfer your VHS tapes to your computer. I installed it but for some reason I can't hook up the VCR to my computer. Any idea how this works? The orogram I bought is called Magix "Rescue your videotapes"
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