DVD copy protection

mrkaras · 2007-12-25, 14:46

as per usual it looks like copy protection is preventing me from using a disk for legitimate purposes. Someone here got the transformers move DVD for Christmas but, as far as I can tell, due to the copy protection Media portal (and all other software) can not play it. anybody know a way around this? I mean to make the PC play this disk, if necessary I will try to copy it to a proper DVD but I would rater play to original (and I wouldn't expect to get much help here on copying breaking copy protection). this is a genuine DVD and all I want to do is play it. I haven't found Sony written on it anywhere but it sounds just like what they would do. I don't think I want anything illegal, or am I no-longer permitted to watch DVD that I buy?

this is a standard DVD, not HDDVD or blueray.

Marcusb · 2007-12-25, 21:07

you can also try DVD43, which does almost the same but is a free alternative.

Do other DVD's play ok? with some copy protection, the free codecs can't play it, but the commercial ones can (PowerDVD or Nvidia codecs for example)

mrkaras · 2007-12-26, 11:08

Other DVDs play fine, I have never had one not pay at all (this one just shows a black screen and won't play on another PC via mediaplayer either). I have used several DVDs some bought some hired.

I am about to look at DVD43 now, it looks like it might help.

OK, I have tried it now. It work perfectly, just what I needed, and without needing to copy the disk. that is the perfect solution by the looks of it, easy and doesn't get in the way.

James · 2007-12-26, 19:16

I would suggest for all such discussions and questions that you vist doom9.net.

Marcusb · 2007-12-26, 22:18

glad it worked well for you

I can imagine the trouble you'd be in if your child couldn't watch their new DVD at Christmas (I'm assuming child).

2007-12-25, 14:46	#1 (permalink)
mrkaras Portal Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 358 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	DVD copy protection as per usual it looks like copy protection is preventing me from using a disk for legitimate purposes. Someone here got the transformers move DVD for Christmas but, as far as I can tell, due to the copy protection Media portal (and all other software) can not play it. anybody know a way around this? I mean to make the PC play this disk, if necessary I will try to copy it to a proper DVD but I would rater play to original (and I wouldn't expect to get much help here on copying breaking copy protection). this is a genuine DVD and all I want to do is play it. I haven't found Sony written on it anywhere but it sounds just like what they would do. I don't think I want anything illegal, or am I no-longer permitted to watch DVD that I buy? this is a standard DVD, not HDDVD or blueray.

2007-12-26, 11:08	#3 (permalink)
mrkaras Portal Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 358 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	Other DVDs play fine, I have never had one not pay at all (this one just shows a black screen and won't play on another PC via mediaplayer either). I have used several DVDs some bought some hired. I am about to look at DVD43 now, it looks like it might help. OK, I have tried it now. It work perfectly, just what I needed, and without needing to copy the disk. that is the perfect solution by the looks of it, easy and doesn't get in the way. Last edited by mrkaras; 2007-12-26 at 12:03. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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2007-12-25, 21:07	#2 (permalink)
Marcusb Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,957 Thanks: 71 Thanked 28 Times in 28 Posts Country: My System	you can also try DVD43, which does almost the same but is a free alternative. Do other DVD's play ok? with some copy protection, the free codecs can't play it, but the commercial ones can (PowerDVD or Nvidia codecs for example)

2007-12-26, 19:16	#4 (permalink)
James Portal Developer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Switzerland Posts: 1,353 Thanks: 4 Thanked 58 Times in 37 Posts	I would suggest for all such discussions and questions that you vist doom9.net.

2007-12-26, 22:18	#5 (permalink)
Marcusb Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,957 Thanks: 71 Thanked 28 Times in 28 Posts Country: My System	glad it worked well for you I can imagine the trouble you'd be in if your child couldn't watch their new DVD at Christmas (I'm assuming child).