@ Emoludlod,

Suggest reading the change History Log for AnyDVD version 5.9.1.1. Below is a direct quotation from the AnyDVD v5.9.1.1 History change log concerning the “AnyDVD Ripper”.

"New: Added "AnyDVD Ripper". This little tool repairs defective DVDs while copying them to your hard disk. It can be started from the menu of the AnyDVD fox icon. It can be started as a stand-alone application from the start menu as well, so it can be used even if AnyDVD is not registered and the trial period has expired. It is identical to FixVTS ([urlhttp://www.videohelp.com/~FixVTS/[/url]) but instead of fixing problems "in place" it copies the files to your hard disk directly from the source DVD. It fixes the problems while the files are copied. Some DVDs, which have severe mastering defects e.g., "Menace II Society" R1 (US) can now be copied with all DVD copy tools (elby CloneDVD, DVDShrink, etc.) Many thanks to the author of FixVTS!"

The “AnyDVD Ripper” function was specifically added to AnyDVD software program so that AnyDVD would be able to work correctly with software programs like DVD Shrink and/or Nero Recode, which the authors have failed to update and improve to handle the newer copy protection schemes. SlySoft has no control over the authors of DVD Shrink an/or Nero Record software program to up date and fix their software programs to handle the new copy protection schemes and the best SlySoft can do is to add the “AnyDVD Ripper” function to the AnyDVD software program. If you do not desire to use the “AnyDVD Ripper” function and rip the DVD to hard drive suggest using newer and up dated DVD backup coping program like CloneDVD that can handle the newer copy protection schemes that do not require ripping the DVD to your hard drive before processing.

Best Regards,
bjkg