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    how to rip from dvd rw to hard drive

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by foosa123, Dec 17, 2008.

  1. foosa123

    foosa123 adsfjldsajflkajsdfa

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    i have a dvd rw with a video file that i need to rip to my hard drive so i'm wondering what program can i use to rip it?

    thx in advance :)
     
    foosa123, Dec 17, 2008
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    qhn Notebook User

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    . What format is this video file?
    . Why don't you just copy the file over direct?

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Dec 17, 2008
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    how can i access the files? if i double click the dvd drive icon from "my computer" then the video just starts
     
    foosa123, Dec 17, 2008
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    qhn Notebook User

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    What does it show as content within Windows Explorer?

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Dec 17, 2008
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    foosa123 adsfjldsajflkajsdfa

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    here is a screenshot of what it looks like:
    [​IMG]

    I've also downloaded a dvd ripper off of "download.com" but its only a trial version.
     
    foosa123, Dec 17, 2008
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    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    Right-Click > Open > Contents ?

    For DVD-Ripping -- [DVD Decrypter|AutoGK]
     
    Andy, Dec 17, 2008
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    qhn Notebook User

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    Ok, so what happens when you highlight the "dvd" on the left pane? Does it show the content?

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Dec 17, 2008
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    ah that works, but the dvd ripper seems to be making it easier cause it rips it and then automatically converts it to whatever format i want, whereas the individual folders within the disc have a lot of files so i think it might be confusing

    thx though :) +rep
     
    foosa123, Dec 17, 2008
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  9. Carrot Muncher

    Carrot Muncher Notebook Evangelist

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    What trial are you using?

    Hopefully it wont leave a watermark on the finished file...
     
    Carrot Muncher, Dec 17, 2008
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