how to go round new dvds copy protection?

[simbeb]

Hi,

it seems to be more and more difficult to rip dvds, especially these new dark red/bronze ones. I use dvd decrypter or clad dvd 2.0 or clad dvd net 3.4.1. But whatever the ripping softwares, some dvds are just impossible to decrypt. Do you know of a stronger software, or a way round it?

[gitreel]

try playing the dvd first for a couple of seconds. That should unlock it

[simbeb]

I always do that. But for some DVDs, it just doesn't do the trick!

[gitreel]

sorry. That will usually do the trick because to play it has to be decrypted.

[jeex]

maybe your drive is getting old/weak and cant read dirty/damaged discs too well.

[MOVIEGEEK]

Try SmartRipper.

[handyguy]

AnyDVD is software that takes out the protection. You could try that too. Or as mentioned clean your laser & make sure your disks are absolutely clean.

[noki]

try DVD43...it's free.

[simbeb]

Thank you all guys. T hat gives me plenty of tips to try. Whatever the result, I'll get back to you!

[Cobra]

Basically, if it can be played it can be ripped. It can't be a new type of copy protection, because all DVD players including the very first unit ever sold must be able to decrypt it to play. I use DVD Decryptor - it's a good package but you've already used it so it's pointless pushing it.

Cobra

[simbeb]

Well, thank you all for your advice. But the actual 2 DVDs I want are still not on my Hard drive. I have tried with several copies of the same DVDs, all in good working condition. I have done others successfully in the meantime, so there is obviously nothing wrong with my hardware. I have tried everything you've all told me except for using 'charged for' softwares.
So I still think there's some sort of special protection on them... And I won't get them!

[SLK001]

Why don't you tell us what titles you are trying to rip? Probably, someone else has had success with them - which would mean that your equipment is the problem, or that PEBCAK is affecting you.

[Gazorgan]

Disable AutoRun and uninstall the anti-copying software that got installed without your consent (which is a violation of your rights, so get a lwayer and sue).

[Sasarchiver]

try analyzing the dvd with dvdshrink???