How to Copy a Protected DVD
Review that you have the right equipment., Check that you have enough free memory on your computer to transfer files., Purchase blank DVD-Rs., Purchase decryption software., Insert the DVD you want to burn into your DVD ripper/burner. , Follow the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Review that you have the right equipment.
You will need a computer or laptop computer that has a DVD ripper/burner.
If you do not have a DVD ripper, portable external DVD players are available at most electronic stores. -
Step 2: Check that you have enough free memory on your computer to transfer files.
You will need to transfer the files you wish to burn onto your hard drive initially, and so you should have at least enough space to store the file.
If your computer hard drive does not have enough space, you can clean up your hard drive by deleting old files, copying them onto another memory device, or defragmenting your hard drive. , This can be done at any electronic store. , This is also readily available, and is crucial for copying copyrighted DVDs.
The software is what will crack, or decode, the copyrighted material.
To do this, the software must have CSS or ArccOS decryption element. ,, Use the decryption software to crack, or decode the DVD. , These are the files that you will burn to your blank DVD.
This can be done with any number of programs which will come with your DVD ripper/burner.
Simply follow the instructions given within the program. , Most DVDs only have a
4.7 gigabyte capacity, and any files over that size will need to be compressed.
Data compression software can be found easily (and for free!) for most operating systems. , Make sure the DVD has no data previously written on it, as this may affect the copying process. , This can be done by using the same program you used earlier to rip the copyrighted DVD.
While burning your new unencrypted DVD, try not to use any other programs, as this could adversely affect your DVD. , -
Step 3: Purchase blank DVD-Rs.
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Step 4: Purchase decryption software.
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Step 5: Insert the DVD you want to burn into your DVD ripper/burner.
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Step 6: Follow the steps given by the decryption program.
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Step 7: Rip the decoded files to your hard drive.
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Step 8: Compress the files if necessary.
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Step 9: Insert a blank DVD into your ripper/burner.
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Step 10: Burn the decoded files from your computer
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Step 11: to DVD.
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Step 12: Place your new DVD in a jewel case for safekeeping
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Step 13: and use your new
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Step 14: unencrypted DVD at will.
Detailed Guide
You will need a computer or laptop computer that has a DVD ripper/burner.
If you do not have a DVD ripper, portable external DVD players are available at most electronic stores.
You will need to transfer the files you wish to burn onto your hard drive initially, and so you should have at least enough space to store the file.
If your computer hard drive does not have enough space, you can clean up your hard drive by deleting old files, copying them onto another memory device, or defragmenting your hard drive. , This can be done at any electronic store. , This is also readily available, and is crucial for copying copyrighted DVDs.
The software is what will crack, or decode, the copyrighted material.
To do this, the software must have CSS or ArccOS decryption element. ,, Use the decryption software to crack, or decode the DVD. , These are the files that you will burn to your blank DVD.
This can be done with any number of programs which will come with your DVD ripper/burner.
Simply follow the instructions given within the program. , Most DVDs only have a
4.7 gigabyte capacity, and any files over that size will need to be compressed.
Data compression software can be found easily (and for free!) for most operating systems. , Make sure the DVD has no data previously written on it, as this may affect the copying process. , This can be done by using the same program you used earlier to rip the copyrighted DVD.
While burning your new unencrypted DVD, try not to use any other programs, as this could adversely affect your DVD. ,
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