Do all of the DVD Copying software untilities out there rip to the HD and then burn to the writer from there?

Do any copy like a CD: DVD-ROM --->DVD-R?

Bill

Since there is Macrovision protection, you'll need a utility such as DVD Decrypter that can remove it while ripping it to the HD.

So I would suggest DVD Decrypter for rip, DVD Shrink for compress and Nero for burn.

(in reply to Bill Blank)

Is there anything with all of that in one?

I'm looking at:

DVD Cloner II
DVD Wizard Pro
1 Click DVD Copy

Bill

(in reply to Iggy)

Probably many, but this is the safest, better and most recommented way.

Here is a simple guide for them.

(in reply to Bill Blank)

I will recommend freeware:
DVD Decrypter
DVD Shrink

Simple, and Good

(in reply to Iggy)

So DVD Decrypter is better for ripping because of it's ability to read poorly kept discs and DVD Shrink is better for compression because it allows you to "edit" what you want to keep/get rid of?

Bill

(in reply to arith)

Yeap!

DVD Shrink can also rip just like as DVD Decrypter but sometimes have difficulties while DVD Decrypter never.

And the most important thing for those is that both are FREEWARE!!!

(in reply to Bill Blank)

If copying to a DL disc, can one use DVD Decrypter to rip, then go directly to Nero to burn?

(in reply to Iggy)

Yes, but better rip to ISO format and burn it using DVD Decrypter or CopyToDVD.

(in reply to Rimbaud)

Iggy,

You've been much help so far as has everyone else, so forgive the dumb question but: how do I choose to rip to ISO format in DVD Decrypter?

Bill

(in reply to Iggy)

I don't think that any question is dumb.

Go to Mode/ISO ( Read).

(in reply to Bill Blank)