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Offline rbmgf7

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DVD's to hard drive
« on: July 26, 2009, 06:04:39 AM »
I was wondering if anyone knew of a way to convert DVD's to a file format to watch on my laptop? I don't know if there are programs that can encrypt the file that only I can watch on my laptop.
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Re: DVD's to hard drive
« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2009, 07:37:50 AM »
A little more detail would be helpful-  windows, mac, linux?  I assume you're looking to copy to the drive of a windows machine?

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Re: DVD's to hard drive
« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2009, 02:57:42 PM »
Windows vista. Yes, record a DVD onto my computer and turn it into a video file. I don't know if it is illegal for my viewing but I know it is if I start sharing it with others.

I own a bunch of movies and I'm looking to be on the road soon. It would just be great if I could stick them all on my computer or external hard drive and not have to lug all my movies around.
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Re: DVD's to hard drive
« Reply #3 on: July 26, 2009, 10:49:09 PM »
windows media player should do the trick for you.
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Re: DVD's to hard drive
« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2009, 01:17:11 AM »
http://www.soft29.com/dvd_video/dvd_ripper/isofter_dvd_ripper_platinum.html
go to this site and download this soft ware. (or any other "dvd ripping" software that is supported by Vista)
it allows you to "rip" any dvd onto your hard drive.
there should be online tutorials on how to get the best quality and settings
good luck!
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Offline Inigo Montoya

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Re: DVD's to hard drive
« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2009, 06:38:59 AM »
Once you get it on the drive, vlc should work for watching.
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Re: DVD's to hard drive
« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2009, 04:03:04 PM »
Quote from: bucky katt on July 26, 2009, 10:49:09 PM
windows media player should do the trick for you.

i just looked through windows media player and it seemed to only do music cd's. is there an option somewhere to do video?
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