Film with menu will not play on VLC.

[Anonymous2]

almost all modern software will try to connect to an update server.

but you cannot use this without it connecting. not impressed. uninstalled

The only problem is that the free DVD decrypters that rip to a DVD structure and do not try to connect to the Internet are unable to deal with some forms of copy protection. ...so if you don't want to use DVD Fab HD Decrypter free, then you will have to live with the inability to copy some movies produced in the last 8 years or so.

So why does it connect , is it in case there is more modern copy protection?
Thanks

[roma_turok]

So why does it connect , is it in case there is more modern copy protection?
Thanks

Explanation from DVDFab: http://www.dvdfab.com/faq/?type=dvdfab9#faq_10

[Anonymous2]

So why does it connect , is it in case there is more modern copy protection?
Thanks

Explanation from DVDFab: http://www.dvdfab.com/faq/?type=dvdfab9#faq_10

thank youLooked at that do not believe that is the reason. They want to keep tabs on their users or get stats as to what type of files they use. If not the program could have a choice to connect if you want.

[usually_quiet]

almost all modern software will try to connect to an update server.

but you cannot use this without it connecting. not impressed. uninstalled

The only problem is that the free DVD decrypters that rip to a DVD structure and do not try to connect to the Internet are unable to deal with some forms of copy protection. ...so if you don't want to use DVD Fab HD Decrypter free, then you will have to live with the inability to copy some movies produced in the last 8 years or so.

So why does it connect , is it in case there is more modern copy protection?
Thanks

Possibly, but that isn't the real issue. While DVD encryption hasn't changed in the 8 years that have passed since development ceased for DVD Shink and DVD Decrypter, there are other forms of copy protection that have come along. Things like bad sector copy protection and various authoring tricks that interfere with the ability of older ripping software to read and copy discs.

So why does it connect , is it in case there is more modern copy protection?
Thanks

Explanation from DVDFab: http://www.dvdfab.com/faq/?type=dvdfab9#faq_10

thank youLooked at that do not believe that is the reason. They want to keep tabs on their users or get stats as to what type of files they use. If not the program could have a choice to connect if you want.

I very much doubt that DVDFab HD's publisher cares about what files you have on your computer unless you use a pirated/cracked copy of the paid version of their software. Here is how I read their explanation of why an Internet connection is required.

1. They want to make sure that the program is updated regularly because Blu-Ray copy protection is still evolving.

2. They want to make sure that you can download their software if you paid for it and have the ability to re-install it if necessary without paying again.

3. They don't want people to be able to use a pirated/cracked copy of the paid version of their software.

4. If not ripping a Blu-Ray disc you can use the free version of DVDFab HD offline.

[Anonymous2]

almost all modern software will try to connect to an update server.

but you cannot use this without it connecting. not impressed. uninstalled

The only problem is that the free DVD decrypters that rip to a DVD structure and do not try to connect to the Internet are unable to deal with some forms of copy protection. ...so if you don't want to use DVD Fab HD Decrypter free, then you will have to live with the inability to copy some movies produced in the last 8 years or so.

So why does it connect , is it in case there is more modern copy protection?
Thanks

Possibly, but that isn't the real issue. While DVD encryption hasn't changed in the 8 years that have passed since development ceased for DVD Shink and DVD Decrypter, there are other forms of copy protection that have come along. Things like bad sector copy protection and various authoring tricks that interfere with the ability of older ripping software to read and copy discs.

So why does it connect , is it in case there is more modern copy protection?
Thanks

Explanation from DVDFab: http://www.dvdfab.com/faq/?type=dvdfab9#faq_10

thank youLooked at that do not believe that is the reason. They want to keep tabs on their users or get stats as to what type of files they use. If not the program could have a choice to connect if you want.

I very much doubt that DVDFab HD's publisher cares about what files you have on your computer unless you use a pirated/cracked copy of the paid version of their software. Here is how I read their explanation of why an Internet connection is required.

1. They want to make sure that the program is updated regularly because Blu-Ray copy protection is still evolving.

2. They want to make sure that you can download their software if you paid for it and have the ability to re-install it if necessary without paying again.

3. They don't want people to be able to use a pirated/cracked copy of the paid version of their software.

4. If not ripping a Blu-Ray disc you can use the free version of DVDFab HD offline.

3 I would say and because some pirate all are checked

[DB83]

Polite mode on:

Interesting and irrelevant discussion.

Do what has been suggested. Rerip the dvd as before (unless you still have the files on your HDD) in file mode. Burn the video_ts folder with imgburn. You have now created an exact copy of your dvd (unless you need to shrink them first). If the original plays in VLC then so will the copy since nothing of importance has changed.

Your burning app may work like Nero and that is known to do odd things with disk sectors. So use something that is known to work properly.

Polite mode off:

[usually_quiet]

I very much doubt that DVDFab HD's publisher cares about what files you have on your computer unless you use a pirated/cracked copy of the paid version of their software. Here is how I read their explanation of why an Internet connection is required.

1. They want to make sure that the program is updated regularly because Blu-Ray copy protection is still evolving.

2. They want to make sure that you can download their software if you paid for it and have the ability to re-install it if necessary without paying again.

3. They don't want people to be able to use a pirated/cracked copy of the paid version of their software.

4. If not ripping a Blu-Ray disc you can use the free version of DVDFab HD offline.

3 I would say and because some pirate all are checked

Someone can still use DVDFab offline for ripping DVDs if desired in case of deep and abiding paranoia about DVDFab's publisher being overly nosy and checking something other than the validity of his/her copy of its software.