DVD X-Copy quit working

[flameout]

For some reason, when I now run DVD X-Copy Xpress, it will read from the original disk, but when it finishes, it no longer goes to the next step, it just exits.

I tried uninstalling it then reinstalling it, but it still will not go to step 2. The main reason I bought this program was to backup some of my DVD's, but after I made a few backups, it no longer works. I haven't use it in a month or so, so I don't know if something else I installed is causing the problem, but doing the uninstall/reinstall didn't help

Has anyone else ever encountered this, and if so, what caused it?

[gitreel]

Do not know, but you should try dvdshrink or dvddecrypter(both free). These programs do a better job than dvd x copy. Dvd x copy sucks

[BIGTIME]

Hello There, Yes this has happened to me also about 3 or 4mnths ago. What version do you currently have? I contacted 321 Studio's the maker of the software, they didn;t have a clue either. I was using the 2.52 version, so I upgraded to 3.25. And haven't had any problems since. Hope this helps you out. LATER.

[sitlet]

i would highly recommend not using dvd x copy. i have heard way too many people have problems with it. i would suggest dvd shrink. its free, and does everything x copy does and more.

[flameout]

I just downloaded and tried dvdshrink. Looked like it was going to work, then with about a minute left in the burning, it ejected the disc and said something about a copy protection error, that the given sector didn't have a valid CSS key. The disc I was trying to backup is Tombstone (I just went and re-bought it, so I don't want this one getting ruined too)

As far as what version of DVD X Copy I have, I don't even know. I tried looking for an 'about' file anywhere to find it. It's a few months old though

[tmaxwell2435]

BBB Info

[gitreel]

You could wait until they release dvd y copy.

[sitlet]

what movie are you trying to backup?

[flameout]

what movie are you trying to backup?

I was hoping to make backups of my most used DVD's, but the one I'm starting with now is "Tombstone" (Widescreen version)

[gitreel]

use dvddecrypter to rip it. Alot of times it will work, where shrink fails. After you have ripped it, then shrink it with dvdshrink.

[kilik777]

Man im sick and tired of all the Dvd X Copy haters out there. It is an excellent program and the results are far superior than Dvd Shrink. Yes i admit it can be a very sensitive program. If you follow all the procedures the company gives you should not have any problems. If you email the technical dept of 321 they will send you a list of ways to make it run smoother. Some examples are turn off any anti-virus programs, delete any dvd rom program like interactual player, get the newest driver....etc. If you follow everything they suggest then it will work perfect. My best quality burns are by far by using Dvd X Copy. For 1 to 1 burns (dvd 5) Dvd decrypter is my favorite program.

[gitreel]

Oh yes......it is such a wonderful program.....NOT. First of all you have to pay for it. Second of all, you usually have to use more than one dvd. Third it will not let you make a copy of a copy, even if you do own the original. Finally, I do not do this but when a dvdrip shows up on the net that used dvd x copy, they can track it back to you. Wonderful program.You have no clue what you are talking about. I used to own x copy then got rid of it because it SUCKS. There are a bunch of free programs that do a better job. A few examples are dvdshrink and dvddecrypter(these are free)

[FOO]

It is an excellent program

Heh

[gitreel]

kilik777, you need to read this about your precious dvd x copy. What a wonderful program.
Warning issued about maker of DVD-copying software
Associated Press
April 20, 2004 DVD0421
ST. LOUIS -- The Better Business Bureau warned consumers Tuesday about the maker of DVD-copying software that is being challenged by Hollywood on copyright grounds.

The bureau urged consumers ``to use caution'' when buying DVD backup, repair and recovery software from 321 Studios Inc.

A consumer advisory from the bureau cited more than 70 complaints about the company since 2002, reporting problems getting promised rebates, poor customer service or software that did not work properly.

The agency said the company had responded that the number of gripes was a small percentage of its client pool and that ``every effort is made to track and answer every case, usually with 100 percent satisfaction.''

Messages left Tuesday with 321 were not immediately returned.

The bureau said a Florida man complained it took five months to get a promised $30 rebate from 321, and ``it took contacting the Better Business Bureau to finally get it.'' A California man told the bureau that since sending off last December for a $40 rebate that the form said would be received in four to eight weeks, he has e-mailed 321 four times to inquire about the reimbursement.

``Each time I am told there is no way to predict when my rebate will be sent and that I must wait in line for my turn to receive my rebate,'' the bureau quotes that man as saying.

The company, based in the St. Louis suburb of Chesterfield, has been at legal odds with Hollywood over certain DVD-copying software that movie studios contend violates the 1998 Digital Millennium Copyright Act. That law bars circumvention of anti-piracy measures used to protect DVDs.

Federal judges in New York and California both have ordered 321 to stop marketing the software, given Hollywood's concerns. The company is appealing those rulings and has been shipping retooled versions that lack a built-in tool for descrambling movies.

The company has argued that its products merely guarantee consumers fair use of the movies they've bought, including backing up expensive copies of children's movies in case the originals get scratched.

[kilik777]

Yes indeed it is a wonderful program. Let me respond to your post. 1.Who cares if you pay for it if its an awesome program. Much better quality than Dvd Shrink 2. Im referring to Dvd X Copy Xpress which compresses the entire movie features and all to one disc. 3. If you need to copy the compressed movie then you just burn it with Dvd Decrypter If you dont need to compress the movie then just rip it and burn it with Dvd Decrypter. No other program is needed

[gitreel]

Read the friggin story moron. Dvd x copy sux. That is why there is a bbb report on the company.

[gitreel]

You probably believe in the easter bunny, and the tooth fairy too. Dvd x copy is not an awesome program.

[kilik777]

So i guess the 200+ dvd's ive backed up with it are my imagination too? I guess i need a therapist!

[gitreel]

Yes you do for believing in dvd x copy. You should be certified. X copy is not better than shrink. I have backed up more than 250 dvd's what's your point?

[kilik777]

Ive burned the exact dvd with dvd x copy xpress and dvd shrink then compared the two, frame by frame, zooming in as much as possible and dvd x copy xpress is the better of the two. Did this to several movies and same result. I rest my case. Bye!

[gitreel]

You have yet to address my other statements. Third it will not let you make a copy of a copy, even if you do own the original. Finally, I do not do this but when a dvdrip shows up on the net that used dvd x copy, they can track it back to you. Wonderful program.You have no clue what you are talking about. I used to own x copy then got rid of it because it SUCKS.

[gitreel]

I repeat you are a moron.

[gitreel]

With dvdshrink you can make a copy of a copy.

[kilik777]

Ok D.A. one last reply. You burn your compressed copy with Dvd decrypter! Do you not know it can burn also? Also if you put movies on the net to download then you should get caught! Im referring to legally backing up your own dvd's that you have bought!

[gitreel]

Yes. I know it can burn. I build computers as a side business. You r the D.A. I do not put my movies on the net. Legality is yet to be decided.

[andyp1]

Ive burned the exact dvd with dvd x copy xpress and dvd shrink then compared the two, frame by frame, zooming in as much as possible and dvd x copy xpress is the better of the two. Did this to several movies and same result. I rest my case.

I personally don't like DVD X Copy , but the whole point of this site is finding something which works for you .
The bottom line is if it works for you, then use it.

Being flamed for using a piece of software that works for you is ridiculous .

Just my 2 cents

[gitreel]

I am not responding to you anymore because you are what we refer to in the it industry as an ID10T.

[Capmaster]

I am not responding to you anymore because you are what we refer to in the it industry as an ID10T.

Why are you getting so upset because not everybody agrees with you? Get over it. Move on.

[Wetmonkey]

I made 2000 copies with my fax machine the quality is perfect and i have complete control over all the aspects.....

If you require a dumbed down 1 solution program, boboed for beginers i pitty the poor consumers you sell your PC's too

taste a lick of DEEZNUTZ
drip drip

[ViRaL1]

I have to agree that it gets pretty old watching people get flamed for using or sticking up for DVD X Copy. It's not a perfect program by any means, but if it works for you, it's pretty much the simplest solution for movie only backups, hands down. I own and have used DVD Shrink and DVD Decrypter and both are excellent programs which are very reliable and make very good backups. But the bulk of my "all I want is just the movie" backups are done with DVD X Copy unless they're very long. With two clicks you can start your rip and burn, and go about your business when there's no need for reauthoring. I use DVD Shrink for my longer movies quite often and it's nice to be able to pick out one or more audio / subtitle tracks and even make subtle adjustments to the compression or parts of the movie. But it still doesn't beat the ease of use for DVD X Copy. When someone already paid for a car, they're not terribly interested in hearing that the trolley can get them where they're going for free, they want to make use of what they've paid for. DVD Shrink is free, that's great, but it doesn't burn. You can use it with Nero, also another great app, but it on the other hand isn't free, albeit cheap. If flameout and kilik already paid for X Copy, got their rebate and are getting the support they need from 321, I doubt it matters that other people aren't. If it works for them (or at least for the most part), why flame them for using it, or b*tch about what a bad company 321 is for having complaints filed with BBB?