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Ever wanted to back up your expensive DVD collection so you don't lose your investment? There are a handful of programs out there that will allow you to copy your DVDs, assuming you have paid for them *ahem*. I've used the free program, DVDshrink3.2, which works good for older movies, but won't copy newer ones because it doesn't appear to be updated. DVD Decrypter is also free, but it isn't too user friendly, especially for newbies.The best piece of software I've personally used for backing up DVDs is DVDFab. I'll just say that I haven't had a movie I couldn't copy yet with that program. The nice thing about it is you can choose to copy the entire DVD with all the extra features or just the main move (my preference because it takes less space). It allows you to compress an entire 9gb DVD onto a 4.7gb disk.
Another great thing about DVDFab is that it's constantly being updated. At the time of this writing, they're on version 5. Your software will update automatically when one is available. Because of the excellent support, however, this program is not free. You can download the free trial version with all the bells and whistles, but it only lasts for 30 days. If you don't want to pay out, you can use their free version, but it's seriously gimped. The free version doesn't support copying onto 4.7 gb disks so you'll have to buy the more expensive double layered ones.
Conclusion - if you're like me and buy a lot of movies, you're probably going to want to back them up, and the other programs out there just don't cut it. Head over to DVDFab and give it a try! You won't be disappointed.
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