How to Copy an Encrypted DVD
Decrypt the DVD., Rip the DVD., Test the result in VideoLan Client (VLC). , Burn the result to disc.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Decrypt the DVD.
Ensure decryption software is running when you perform the ripping.
Often this is a combined application to decrypt and rip.
Linux has libdvdread4 Windows has AnyDVD, DVD 43, DVDFab and DVD Decrypter. -
Step 2: Rip the DVD.
Rip it to your hard disk as an image file first so you don't waste a blank disc that might not work. dd if=/dev/dvd of=/DESTINATION_FILE Linux has k9copy, dd, dvdbackup, dvd::rip, Thoggen, Handbrake.
Windows has DVD Shrink, Handbrake. ,, Or copy to iPod or other device.
Windows has Nero Burning ROM, InfraRecorder, ImgBurn, DeepBurner etc.
Linux has cdrtools which is command-line but many GUI tools are based on this such as K3b.
Mac has Roxio Toast. (Or Built In Disk Utility Works Absolutely Fine). -
Step 3: Test the result in VideoLan Client (VLC).
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Step 4: Burn the result to disc.
Detailed Guide
Ensure decryption software is running when you perform the ripping.
Often this is a combined application to decrypt and rip.
Linux has libdvdread4 Windows has AnyDVD, DVD 43, DVDFab and DVD Decrypter.
Rip it to your hard disk as an image file first so you don't waste a blank disc that might not work. dd if=/dev/dvd of=/DESTINATION_FILE Linux has k9copy, dd, dvdbackup, dvd::rip, Thoggen, Handbrake.
Windows has DVD Shrink, Handbrake. ,, Or copy to iPod or other device.
Windows has Nero Burning ROM, InfraRecorder, ImgBurn, DeepBurner etc.
Linux has cdrtools which is command-line but many GUI tools are based on this such as K3b.
Mac has Roxio Toast. (Or Built In Disk Utility Works Absolutely Fine).
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