I am trying to copy Toy Story 2 and I get two different error messages one is
recode failed to read from the file VTS_15_1.VOB. From another Toy Story 2 I get this message recode failed to read from file VTS_09_1.vob. AfterI got these messages I got all new updates from Nero 6 and downloaded the newest version of ANY DVD and I still get same message.I also tried to rip it to the hard drive with the new ANY DVD feature but still had no success.You all were so helpful with my last problem and I am hoping someone can help me with this one.
Thanks daletom

Are you able to successfully rip the video_ts folder to your hard drive using anydvd ripper? If not, what error message do you receive? If you are getting errors while ripping (and provided Anydvd is functioning normally on your system), chances are you have a bad original disc (or it's dirty and needs to be cleaned) and should replace it.

What version of Anydvd are you using (please specify version number)?

Copy and paste what's in "show information" please (right click anydvd, select the appropriate drive letter).

Yes I am able to rip Toy Story 2 to hard drive.
I have ANY DVD version 5.9.4.1
In show information now it shows up no disc in drive. I only started getting that message before it would start and the message was Recode 2 failed to read from file VTS_09_1.v0b
I know the drive work because in between all of this I have copied another DVD without any problems.
I also tried to copy yet another one and I cannot rip it to the harddrive so it might be a bad disc as you stated above. I even tried it just straight DVD to DVD but got a message like the one above.
I have Nero 6 and I just today updated. Could that be the problem the updates messed everything up? I hope I have not made this to confusing.
Thanks again for any help.
daletom

Using anydvd ripper (by right clicking on the fox icon in your toolbar and selecting "Rip Video-dvd to harddisk)?

Have you attempted to import the video_ts (ripped by right clicking on the fox icon in your toolbar and selecting "Rip Video-dvd to harddisk") folder (on your hardrive) with Recode?

Was Toy Story 2 in your drive at the time when you checked "show information" from within Anydvd (and you're positive you clicked the tab corresponding with the appropriate drive letter)? If the answer is yes, there's your problem.

What message? "Recode 2 failed to read from file VTS_09_1.v0b" or a different error message?

Before what would start?

Were you importing directly from the disc--or from the ripped folder on your harddrive? By the way, if you are attempting to import directly from the disc, I recommend doing so with the original disc in your burner (Nero Recode has a known issue with importing with an optical drive other than your burner when there is more than one optical drive in a computer).

You just tried to copy Toy Story 2 again--or you just tried to copy a different movie?

It's possible. But I find it more bothersome that Anydvd doesn't appear to recognize that Toy Story 2 is in your drive (but I won't know for sure until you respond).

@ Webslinger,

I am glad to see your above #4 posting. Evidently I am not alone in trying to figure out the incoherent and vague posting information from some Forum Members. I guess these folks think that fellow Forum Members who are attempting to assist them are endowed with some type of inherent divine intervention to decipher their postings.

When you are pulling teeth from these folks do you provide Novocain?

Best Regards,
bjkg

Let me start by saying bjka. Sorry for the confusion and NO I do not think you people have been endowed with some type of inherent divine intervention. You do have to keep in mind that if most people are like me they know very little and they are seeking help from someone who knows a whole lot more than them and its a little hard sometimes to explain something that you know little about. But let me see if I can clear this up.
Yes I right click on the red fox and I hit rip to hard drive. I put it into a folder then I remove the Toy Story Disk and I put a blank dish into another drive which copies my DVD's and I go to Recode and I hit Recode and entire DVD TO DVD then I go to import DVD and that is when I go to the folder on my hard drive and highlight it then I hit next
and then this little box comes up that says please insert disk in drive. Well I have a disk in the drive its like it does not recognize the disk. I then take that disk out and put a new blank dish in and I get same message.
On the show information part. I ma sorry I misunderstood you on that one it does shwo Toy Story 2 in the F: drive its the K: drive that I was referring to that it showed no disk in drive. Yes I am sure I had the right drive selected. I have two drives one is Drive F:that is were I am putting Toy Story in which would be your Source Drive Right? then I put a blank disc in drive K: that would be my Destination drive right?
Ok to clear up the error message I was at first trying to copy form DVD TO DVD with ANYDVD running I go to recode and start the copying process and about half way thru the message would pop up stating Failed to read from file VTS_09_1.VOB. So after that is when I ripped to hard drive and got same message when I started copying and then I started all over. Deleted it from harddrive and rip it again back to hardrive and that is when I got the error that I had no disk in drive.
So just to make sure it was not the computer or me. I took a different DVD titled Robots and I copied it the way I always do from DVD to DVD and had no problem. It just seems to be Toy Story 2 and yes I have two different original copies of Toy Story 2 and I can't get either one to copy.
I hope I have made myself clear enough this time if not I apologize for taking up your time and I will try to explain myself better in the future with other problems which I am sure I will have.
It might just be that I have gotten hold of two bad Toy Story 2 disk maybe I will try a third. You know what they say thrid time is charm.
Thanks again
daletom

If you suspect that AnyDVD is unable to remove a copy protection, you should send the .ifo files to SlySoft support:
http://club.cdfreaks.com/showpost.ph...91&postcount=2
Unfortunately you didn't tell us region and country of your Toy Story II disc, so nobody can verify if they have similar problems.
It is also helpful to post the info from AnyDVD's information window.

someone delete this post...i need to learn to read full posts before i respond!

@ daletom,

My above Forum posting # 5 was addressed to Forum Member Webslinger.

Since you have responded, my comment was not addressing any technical aspects of the art and science of making a backup copy of a Commercial DVD Movie Title. My Forum posting # 5 comment was focused on addressing the inability of some Forum Members to make a posting in a manner that was coherent and easily understandable.

Your most recent Forum posting # 6 is a prime example of what I was referring to.

I hope some knowledgeable Forum Member will be able to make some meaningful sense out of your posting ramblings and be able to provide assistance to you.

Best Regards,
bjkg

Daletrom,

Step 1.

Once again, please copy and paste what's in "show information" (right click anydvd and select the appropriate drive letter with Toy Story 2 in your burner) here--in this thread. Thank you

Step 2.

a) Remove all discs from your system.

b) Ensure Anydvd 5.9.4.1 is running

c) Place Toy Story 2 in your BURNER. That's right; I typed BURNER. This isn't necessary for most applications, but I suggest this is an significant issue with Recode.

d) Run Recode

e) Select "Recode an Entire DVD to DVD"

f) Click "Import DVD"

g) Find the drive letter corresponding to your burner.

h) Click the plus sign to the left of the drive letter for your burner

i) Select video_ts and click "ok"

j) At this point, if there are no error messages, click "Next".

**If you are getting an error message at this point, you better know how to use Anydvd ripper in conjunction with either "Recode Main move to DVD" or "Remake DVD" in Recode (I'm not going to create a guide; I don't have enough spare time), because it's entirely possible the option"Recode an Entire DVD to DVD" will not work properly with a video_ts folder produced by Anydvd Ripper.**

k) Your destination is your burner. Choose the appropriate drive letter.

l) Under dvd book type setting, select "dvd-rom"

m) You can figure out the other options on this page here on your own

n) Click "burn"

o) If you insert a blank disc, and Nero doesn't recognize it at this point, this isn't an issue with Anydvd. It's an issue with your media, your burner (and possibly the firmware version being used), your system (including drivers), Nero Recode, or any combination thereof. I'm sorry, but I don't have the patience to troubleshoot burners not recognizing blank media. Others here may have more patience than I do.

I admit to being confused by some posts.

By the way for step 1 . . .

a) Right click Any-dvd in your toolbar
b) Click "Show information"
c) Click the appropriate tab that corresponds with the drive letter that currently has Toy Story 2 loaded
d) Copy and paste the information shown for me in this thread please

Thanks

I've had similar problems with either DVD Shrink or Recode 2 not being able to read a certain file. This happens sometimes weather you are using AnyDVD or any other decrypter.

Write down the name(s) of the file in question. Open FixVTS. Have the check mark in the box "Remove Unref and Blank Cells". Simply drag the file into FixVTS, click "Cleanup" and a few seconds later it's done. Open DVD shrink or Recode 2 again and everything will be fine. This is a structure issue, not a copy protection issue. You can also use Vobblanker and process the particular file or all the ripped files. These two programs just make further adjustments needed for DVD Shrink or Recode 2 to be able to read non compliant DVD structure. Usually CloneDVD2 does not need these adjustments to be able to process. It's why a lot of people use it instead.

You don't need FixVTS if you have Anydvd and know how to use Anydvd ripper.

from http://www.slysoft.com/download/changes_anydvd.txt

"New: Added "AnyDVD Ripper". This little tool repairs defective DVDs
while copying them to your harddisk. 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 (http://www.videohelp.com/~FixVTS/) but instead of fixing problems "in place" it copies the files to your harddisk 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!"


By the way, the OP's problem appears to be that Recode or his burner is no longer recognizing blank media (in which case, he didn't receive an error message during the actual import process . . . that is, Anydvd worked properly)----or he is pointing to wrong folder/drive during import (possibly trying to import blank media into recode). Regardless, I suspect he didn't use the method I posted a step by step process for, the first time he attempted to copy Toy Story 2.

and

Not always true. I have had 3 DVD movies in the last couple of months where after using the AnyDVD ripper, DVD Shrink still could not open it. Couldn't read a certain .vob error. It's got nothing to do with knowing how to use the ripper, it's a DVD Shrink deal.

It's why I said what I did. I had to do those things (after using the AnyDVD ripper to hard drive). I posted that info to try to show work arounds for those who have occasional problems using DVD Shrink (no matter which decrypter is being used).

That's pretty strange considering Anydvd ripper is described as being "identical to FixVTS" by Slysoft. I would appreciate knowing what titles and regions you were able to backup after using FixVTS but not with Anydvd Ripper version 5.9.4.1. Thank you

The Net 2, Flightplan and Chasing Ghosts. All region 1. I can't explain why but I know it happened. They were all a little different.

Once after using the AnyDVD ripper, DVD Shrink couldn't find a certain .vob (VIDEO_TS.VOB I think). The file was in the original DVD but was not in the ripped folder. For that I processed all the files through Vobblanker and then that file appeared (in the ripped folder). In that instance Recode would process them (without that file being there) but DVD Shrink would not. Another time I got the couldn't read certain .vob file. This time it was there but I had to drop it in FixVTS for DVD Shrink to read it. BTW CloneDVD2 would process all these fine without any adjustments needed.

With still another movie I ripped with DVD Decrypter with the changes made to it to use with AnyDVD (AnyDVD running) and DVD Shrink would not read it. Ran it again using the AnyDVD ripper and DVD Shrink had no problems.

I have seen more of this kind of thing the last few months. The more I burn, the more I see it. It's no big deal really because I've never failed to burn a movie. I've just had to go through some steps to get it done sometimes. If I just used CloneDVD2 I probably would have had none of these issues but I'm not all that fond of the program. Doing the little extra work sometimes is still worth it to me to be able to use the program I prefer. Plus I enjoy the whole process anyway. It's one of the reasons I have mulitiple tools for the job. I like doing things different ways to keep up the practice and it's interesting.

Thank you for this information. My experience is similar to yours: I haven't had to use Vobblanker with Recode in a long time. It seems to me, however, that what you've posted, so far, does not indicate a need to use FixVTS after using Anydvd ripper, but what you've written does imply a need to use Vobblanker with some titles when using Shrink after using Anydvd ripper. Concerning the movies and regions you were having trouble with (and still needed to use Vobblanker when using Shrink), I sincerely (and strongly) recommend passing that information along to Slysoft.

This I find absolutely bizarre. Are you sure you were using Anydvd ripper (5.9.4.1) on this title? The reason I ask is due to the fact Anydvd ripper was altered since its intial release. If you are sure, I again, strongly recommend passing that information along to Slysoft, considering Anydvd ripper is supposed to do, basically, what FixVTS does after dropping the folder in. What movie was this, by the way?

I know with Flightplan, Region 1, Anydvd ripper works with Recode without issue (but I do recognize the difference as you mentioned between Recode and Shrink).

If Slysoft responds and tells you to buy Clonedvd2, then, oh well . . . At least you tried.

I don't know why FixVTS in the AnyDVD ripper would miss something and then having to drop a file in FixVTS to fix it either. I only know it happened. I have had to do this twice. The only reason I used Vobblanker was when the file was not there to drop into FixVTS.

I did pass this to Slysoft awhile back regarding the Net 2 (I also posted it in this forum but got no responses). Although now that I think about it, it was the missing file in the ripped folder so I didn't use FixVTS on that one. I sent in all the .ifo files. Got a response to try this movie with CloneDVD2 and let them know the result. CloneDVD2 processed it fine with no issues. I told them that and heard nothing in return. Maybe they figured it was an isolated incident, dunno.

Heh heh, I think I'm getting mixed up on which ones I used Vobblanker on and which ones I used FixVTS on (sometimes I burn a few in one setting). If this happens again regarding FixVTS, I'll send them a note.