DVD-ROM doesn´t read DVD

[jsilv]

Please, guys, I need your help.
My DVD-ROM doesn´t read the DVD, it tries to read it, but the drive doesn´t end, blinking all the time.

Serching in internet, I found that this is a copy-protect DVD, called Becker hole method. The DVD is not read by DVD writers, only by players. I attached a photo of the DVD, using this method.

Do you know how to by-pass this ?

I thank you in advance.

[CobraPilot]

Where did you find this so-called "Becker Hole" information on the internet? I tried and couldn't find a thing.

Is this a burned DVD vs. a pressed one? Looks like a burned one from the photo.

Have you tried using a permanent marker and darkening the two spots just to see what happens?

[budz]

looks to me it's purposely done to prevent ripping the files.

[Supreme2k]

Are you sure that you're not just fishing for a way to test a copy-protection method that (you think) you came up with? That's kind of an old method, but I haven't had any trouble ripping them with any of the new methods (ie. programs made after 2002).

[VegasBud]

...this is a copy-protect DVD...

No, it isn't. It's a horribly defective disk, made that way (on purpose) by some idiot with a drill.

...called Becker hole method.

What a crock. Drilling holes in a dvd isn't a "method"...it's a symptom of brain damage. Apparently, "Becker" is, in fact, a monkey who couldn't meet the IQ requirement for participation in the excrement fights in the monkey cage where he lives.

Do you know how to by-pass this ?

You don't "by-pass" defects in a defective dvd, you return the dvd for exchange or refund. If a contract is involved (for example to record a wedding), it's time to lawyer up.

[guns1inger]

Apparently, "Becker" is, in fact, a monkey who couldn't meet the IQ requirement for participation in the excrement fights in the monkey cage where he lives

That has to be Videohelp's quote of the day

[OldMan64]

They used to do that with floppies that were "copy protected". I have not seen that with a DVD but if the DVD player can play it, just what is on the disk that needs to be copied? If it is only a video and you are desperate to copy, have you tried using a "capture card" to capture the video from the output jacks of the DVD player? Not the best way but it may suffice.

[jsilv]

Where did you find this so-called "Becker Hole" information on the internet? I tried and couldn't find a thing.

Is this a burned DVD vs. a pressed one? Looks like a burned one from the photo.

Have you tried using a permanent marker and darkening the two spots just to see what happens?

Hi guys, thanks for replying and excuse me if my English isn't clear.

I think it's a burned DVD. I tried to shut/close the mark; although the photo shows a hole, and this works too, they are making just a press on the media.

[jsilv]

looks to me it's purposely done to prevent ripping the files.

That´s right.

[jsilv]

Are you sure that you're not just fishing for a way to test a copy-protection method that (you think) you came up with? That's kind of an old method, but I haven't had any trouble ripping them with any of the new methods (ie. programs made after 2002).

Yes, I'm fishing for a way, but not to test the method and all of you. I'm sorry if that's looks like so, but that´s not the case. I knew that old drives that only reads DVD can read this too; if the drive is a recorder one, it doesn´t read, it remains blinking without end.

Try this: press two marks on a dvd (that was working) like at the photo, put it to play in a PC.

[jsilv]

...this is a copy-protect DVD...

No, it isn't. It's a horribly defective disk, made that way (on purpose) by some idiot with a drill.

...called Becker hole method.

What a crock. Drilling holes in a dvd isn't a "method"...it's a symptom of brain damage. Apparently, "Becker" is, in fact, a monkey who couldn't meet the IQ requirement for participation in the excrement fights in the monkey cage where he lives.

Do you know how to by-pass this ?

You don't "by-pass" defects in a defective dvd, you return the dvd for exchange or refund. If a contract is involved (for example to record a wedding), it's time to lawyer up.

Your words are funny and fit to relax, but doesn't solve the question.

[jsilv]

They used to do that with floppies that were "copy protected". I have not seen that with a DVD but if the DVD player can play it, just what is on the disk that needs to be copied? If it is only a video and you are desperate to copy, have you tried using a "capture card" to capture the video from the output jacks of the DVD player? Not the best way but it may suffice.

That´s a good idea and I will try it.