Hi i have a ??? i am using dvd decryptor to rip dvds its my first try at it and i was wondering if somoene can tell me what exactly it does. If i want to copy a movies dvd do i put it in decrypt it and than just use a software to burn it like nero or something like it. Please help i no i must souns lame cause i dont no jack but i am trying. Thanks to those who do help i really appreciate it.

If you just rip a DVD, then chances are it is too big for a normal DVD R/RW disc. You'll need to use software like DVD Shrink to remove extras or recompress the video so that it fits onto a single disc. You can use Nero to burn the files onto a disc.

yes i realize the size problem i am just wondering if i need to do anything else. After using dvd decryptor do i do anything else or do i just burn it using nero etc. Asuming the disc is lets say 4.2 gigs.

Theres not a single dvd writing program that can write coded (css) dvd tracks , so indeed , you have to decrypt the movie first.

If you choose to rip an entire dvd , all the data you need will be in the VIDEO_TS folder. Some decryption tools do not add this particular folder though.

If you fire up Nero (5 or 6 , doesn't matter) and choose the DVD-Movie feature (Disable the wizard , select dvd and select dvd movie) then you will get an explorer-like window with AUDIO_TS and VIDEO_TS folders.

You will only need to drag the contents of your ripped dvd (for instance d:\ripped\coolmovie\unencrypted\video_ts\) to the VIDEO_TS folder of nero and let it burn.

Test with a +/- ReWritable first if you're not sure.