New rougher version of ARCCOS on (R2) CLOSER

[cykedout]

Tried to backup "Closer" which only came out today, but Columbia have gotten rougher and more sneaky with the ARCCOS protection they put on their discs. ried everything, but no go. Tried DVD Shrink, DVD Decrypter, VOB Blanker, tried in two different drives, but nothing.


It seems, that this version not only uses Dummy Sectors, but also Multi-Angles and Interleaved VOB files. DVD Shrink gave me a weird "Out of Memory" error, which I hadn't seen before and whenI tried to read the disc through Reauthor first, it read as FIVE separate versions (angles -- like on some Disney discs, I've seen before) and would not process. VOB Blanker saw Dummy sectors in more than one place in the Cells list and cells were linked back on each other i.e. interleaved and I couldn't preview anything. Really nasty. Decrypter bombed out on the first main VOB (1_1), so it couldn't handle this version of ARCCOS.


Just thought I'd let the posters here know, and if anyone has any suggestions, fixes or comments, please let me know.

[waheed]

Try AnyDVD.

Give it time, DVD Decrypter will soon be updated (hopefully) to rip these dvds.

[fritzi93]

Last time I saw DVDShrink have an out-of-memory error was on "The Forgotten". Whereupon I ripped with DVDDecrypter in ISO Mode, opened Shrink, reauthored, and removed the blank 20 seconds or so at the beginning. That worked fine. My next step would have been to consider trying some combination of these settings in DVDDecrypter:

Settings -> General -> Check for Structure Protection (check) -> Removal Method -> Aggressive. File Mode -> Multiangle Processing -> all options on the right checked. In ISO Read Mode and IFO Mode, all options to remove PUOs checked. CSS -> Options -> Detect Mastering Errors.

Good luck.


Maybe I'll go buy that movie just to see if I can back it up.

[handyguy]

Closer came out today? Are you sure? I think its been in the stores for months. Latest Decrypter should handle it.

[TheUnknownComic]

Amazon lists a release date of March 29, 2005 for "Closer." This website states the most recent DVDDecrypter is March 21.

[Timoleon]

The latest version of AnyDVD handles Closer just fine.

[waheed]

Closer came out today? Are you sure? I think its been in the stores for months. Latest Decrypter should handle it.

Depends on what Region you are in. Here in the UK, the release date is 6/6/05. So its not yet released here.

[BJ_M]

yes - the region 2 of "Closer" uses a new version of ARCCOS


if you notice - the new version of DVDFaB mentions it

[cykedout]

You obviously didn't read the full title of the post. As in most cases, the R1 versions usually come out weeks or mainly months before the R2 releases. I only had a loan of the disc from a friend, before he delivered it to a Video Rental shop, so it's gone now and I can't try again.


Also, I tried with the latest versions of AnyDVD and DVD Decrypter and no go. Although, only with the standard FILE READ settings in Decrypter.

[budz]

I had no problem in backing up "Closer". I used the latest version of DECRYPTER then DVDRB.

[fengtao]

The latest DVD Region+CSS Free handles new ARccOS on Closer, R2.

http://www.dvdidle.com/dvd-region-free.htm

[canadateck]

DVD Rebuilder worked for me,Dont spend Money On software you dont need.

[BJ_M]

DVD Rebuilder worked for me,Dont spend Money On software you dont need.

I doubt you bought the R2 version in canada either

[BJ_M]

I had no problem in backing up "Closer". I used the latest version of DECRYPTER then DVDRB.

I don't think you bought the region 2 version either - you being in the usa and all ...

[BJ_M]

The latest version of AnyDVD handles Closer just fine.

I don't think you bought the region 2 version either - you being in the usa and all ...

[budz]

Nope I didn't buy the region 2 version but at first I did have problems ripping with DECRYPTER using my TOSHIBA DVDROM's. I ended up using my PLEXTOR 708A drive to rip.

[Timoleon]

The latest version of AnyDVD handles Closer just fine.

I don't think you bought the region 2 version either - you being in the usa and all ...

AnyDVD Changelog/Version History:
5.2.2.1, 2005 06 01

- New: Added support for a new version of the "Sony ARccOS protection" as found on "Closer" (Italian) to the option to remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors

[Rich86]

Here's another idea regarding this dvd -

do not buy it or rent it.
let it sit and rot on the store shelves.

[HARRYSPADGE]

Give it time, DVD Decrypter will soon be updated (hopefully) to rip these dvds.

Not any more ????

[waheed]

Give it time, DVD Decrypter will soon be updated (hopefully) to rip these dvds.

Not any more ????

That was before I realise DVD Decrypter site was shut down. Its a pity though. DVD Decrypter is a great tool.

[Rich86]

I rented the "Closer" dvd this evening for $.99.
That is about what it is worth.
Save your money.

[cykedout]

Thanks to the guys at SlySoft and AnyDVD for fixing this so quickly.

[waheed]

I rented the "Closer" dvd this evening for $.99.
That is about what it is worth.
Save your money.

I heard Closer was terrible (ive also seen the trailer) so ive saved money on not even bothering to rent it.

[bdf24]

I only had a loan of the disc from a friend, before he delivered it to a Video Rental shop, so it's gone now and I can't try again.

So you were attempting piracy?

[Rich86]

Maybe just "time shifting" - since the disc had to be returned?
This one deserved rw media, aka - erase it and use it over . . .